Ryan Dzingel

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Ryan Dzingel
Dzingel with the Ottawa Senators during the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs
Born (1992-03-09) March 9, 1992 (age 32)
Wheaton, Illinois, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Centre / Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
Free Agent
NHL Draft
204th overall,
Playing career 2014–present

Ryan Michael Dzingel (born March 9, 1992) is an

2011 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to becoming professional, Dzingel played three seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes where he was named to the 2013–14 All-Big Ten First Team and West First-Team All-American
.

Playing career

Amateur

As a youth, Dzingel played in the 2005 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Chicago Mission minor ice hockey team.[1]

While playing with the Lincoln Stars in the United States Hockey League, Dzingel was drafted 204th overall by the Ottawa Senators and committed to play for the Ohio State University.[2]

On January 10, 2014, Dzingel recorded the first hat trick in Big Ten history to help lead the

Michigan State.[3] Following an outstanding junior year with the Buckeyes, Dzingel was named to the 2013–14 All-Big Ten First Team.[4] Prior to his senior year, Dzingel signed an entry level contract with the Senators on April 2, 2014 and reported to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Binghamton Senators, ending his collegiate career.[5]

Professional

Ottawa Senators

On December 22, 2015, Dzingel made his NHL debut with Ottawa versus the Florida Panthers as a replacement for injured Bobby Ryan.[6] He scored his first career NHL goal on February 16, 2016, in a 2–1 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres.[7]

During the 2016–17 season, his first full year with the Senators, Dzingel recorded 14 goals and 32 points in 81 games. On July 21, 2017, the Senators re-signed Dzingel to a two-year, $3.6 million contract worth $1.8 million annually, avoiding arbitration.[8] During the 2018–19 season, Dzingel played well with new linemate Matt Duchene, scoring 22 goals and 44 points in 57 games. However, he rejected the Senators' contract extension offer and was made available for trade.[9]

Columbus Blue Jackets

On February 24, 2019, Dzingel, along with a

2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.[11]

Carolina Hurricanes

On July 12, 2019, Dzingel signed as an

unrestricted free agent to a two-year, $6.75 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.[11]

Return to Ottawa

In his final year under contract with the Hurricanes in the pandemic delayed 2020–21 season, Dzingel was unable to have the desired impact producing just 2 goals and 4 points in 11 games before he was traded back to the Senators in exchange for Alex Galchenyuk and Cédric Paquette on February 13, 2021.[12] Dzingel played out the remainder of his contract with the Senators, posting 6 goals and 9 points in 29 games.[13]

Arizona Coyotes

On July 28, 2021, as a free agent from the Senators, Dzingel was signed to a one-year, $1.1 million contract with his fourth NHL club, the Arizona Coyotes.[13] He recorded seven points in 26 games with Arizona.[14]

San Jose Sharks

On February 19, 2022, Dzingel was traded along with

2025.[15] The next day, Toronto placed him on waivers.[14] Dzingel was subsequently claimed off waivers by the San Jose Sharks.[16] He added one point in six games with the Sharks.[17]

Return to Carolina

On July 25, 2022, Dzingel returned as a free agent to the Carolina Hurricanes and was signed to a one-year, two-way $750,000 contract.[17] On October 6, 2022, Dzingel was among the final players cut from training camp and assigned to the Chicago Wolves of the AHL.[18] While with the Wolves, Dzingel suffered a serious back injury on November 20, 2022. He returned to action in March 2023.[19]

Personal life

Dzingel was born and raised in Chicago to parents Rick and Linda, along with two siblings.[20] His father Rick played baseball growing up, including within the St. Louis Cardinals organization.[21]

Career statistics

Regular season
Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2007–08 Team Illinois 16U AAA T1EHL 31 6 14 20 20
2008–09 Team Illinois 16U AAA T1EHL 31 18 15 33 30
2009–10 Team Illinois 18U AAA T1EHL 31 19 27 46 28
2009–10 Lincoln Stars USHL 36 11 15 26 38
2010–11 Lincoln Stars USHL 54 23 44 67 8 2 1 0 1 2
2011–12 Ohio State Buckeyes CCHA 33 7 17 24 32
2012–13 Ohio State Buckeyes CCHA 40 16 22 38 22
2013–14 Ohio State Buckeyes B1G 37 22 24 46 34
2013–14 Binghamton Senators AHL 9 2 5 7 9 1 0 0 0 0
2014–15 Binghamton Senators AHL 66 17 17 34 50
2015–16 Binghamton Senators AHL 44 12 24 36 22
2015–16 Ottawa Senators NHL 30 3 6 9 11
2016–17 Ottawa Senators NHL 81 14 18 32 30 15 2 1 3 4
2017–18 Ottawa Senators NHL 79 23 18 41 35
2018–19 Ottawa Senators NHL 57 22 22 44 29
2018–19 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 21 4 8 12 0 9 1 0 1 2
2019–20 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 64 8 21 29 30 4 0 0 0 2
2020–21 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 11 2 2 4 2
2020–21 Ottawa Senators NHL 29 6 3 9 19
2021–22 Arizona Coyotes NHL 26 4 3 7 35
2021–22 San Jose Sharks NHL 6 1 0 1 0
2022–23 Chicago Wolves AHL 22 2 9 11 12
NHL totals 404 87 101 188 191 28 3 1 4 8
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing United States USA
World Junior A Challenge
Gold medal – first place 2010 Penticton

Awards and honors

Award Year
College
All-Big Ten First Team 2014 [22]
AHCA West First-Team All-American 2014

References

  1. ^ "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  2. ^ Brodie, Rob (July 3, 2011). "Senators prospects set to share same hockey path". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved October 11, 2018 – via NHL.com.
  3. ^ "Dzingel Nets Hat Trick as Buckeyes Down Michigan State, 5-3". Ohio State Buckeyes. January 10, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  4. ^ Deibel, Nick (March 28, 2014). "Ohio State hockey's Ryan Dzingel tabbed to All-Big Ten First Team". The Lantern. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  5. ^ "News Release: Senators sign forward Ryan Dzingel to entry-level contract". Ottawa Senators. April 2, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2018 – via NHL.com.
  6. ^ "Barkov scores winner in shootout, Panthers top Senators 2-1". CBS Sports. December 22, 2015. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  7. ^ Wallace, Lisa (February 16, 2016). "Ryan lifts Senators over Sabres for 2-1 shootout win". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  8. ^ Warren, Ken (July 21, 2017). "Ryan Dzingel avoids arbitration, signs two-year, $3.6M deal with Senators". Ottawa Citizen.
  9. ^ Garrioch, Bruce (February 23, 2019). "Ryan Dzingel sent packing as the changes continue". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  10. ^ Garrioch, Bruce. "Ryan Dzingel sent packing as the changes continue". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
  11. ^ a b "Canes, Dzingel agree to two-year contract". Carolina Hurricanes. July 12, 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  12. ^ "Canes Acquire Paquette and Galchenyuk". Carolina Hurricanes. February 13, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  13. ^ a b "Coyotes sign Ryan Dzingel to one-year contract". Arizona Coyotes. July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  14. ^ a b "Maple Leafs place Ryan Dzingel on waivers after trade with Coyotes". Sportsnet. February 20, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  15. ^ "Maple Leafs Acquire Dzingel and Lyubushkin from Arizona". Toronto Maple LEafs. Retrieved February 20, 2022 – via NHL.com.
  16. ^ "Sharks claim Dzingel off waivers from Maple Leafs". TSN. February 21, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  17. ^ a b "Canes agree to terms with Ryan Dzingel". Carolina Hurricanes. July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  18. ^ "Canes Assign Five Players To Chicago". Carolina Hurricanes. October 6, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2023 – via NHL.com.
  19. ^ "Dzingel Ready to Deliver". Chicago Wolves. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  20. ^ Warren, Ken (February 19, 2016). "Senators rookie Ryan Dzingel gives family week to remember". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  21. ^ Brennan, Don (February 7, 2016). "Ottawa Senators winger Ryan Dzingel glad he chose hockey over baseball". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved October 11, 2018. his father, Rick, who played professional baseball in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
  22. ^ "Big Ten Official Athletic Site". www.bigten.org.

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