Ryan Strome

Strome played his minor hockey with the Toronto Marlboros of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) during the 2008–09 season. At the Ontario Hockey League's (OHL) 2009 Priority Selection, he was selected eighth overall by the Barrie Colts.{{cite web|url=http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/draft/fullDraft/2009|title=2009 Priority Selection Results|work=Ontario Hockey League|accessdate=February 2, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150125111207/http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/draft/fullDraft/2009|archivedate=January 25, 2015}} During the 2009–10 season, he was traded to the Niagara IceDogs.{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3949057|work=OurSportsCentral|title=IceDogs acquire highly touted Strome|date=January 8, 2010|accessdate=June 1, 2010}} The IceDogs qualified for the playoffs, but were eliminated in the first round, while the Colts would go on to the OHL Championship Finals. They were eliminated in four (4) games.{{cite web|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/playoffdisplay.php?league=ohl1989&season=2010&leaguenm=OHL|title=2009-10 OHL Playoff Results|work=Internet Hockey Database|accessdate=February 2, 2015}} During the following season, Strome compiled 106 points in just 65 games. He was named "OHL Player of the Month" in January 2011 and selected to the Second All-Star Team at years end.{{cite web|url=http://www.niagaraicedogs.net/article/ryan-strome-named-ohl-player-of-the-month-for-january|title=Strome named OHL player of the month for January|work=Niagara IceDogs|date=February 4, 2011|accessdate=February 1, 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/article/ohl-announces-2010-11-all-star-teams|title=OHL Announces 2010-11 All-Star Teams|work=Ontario Hockey League|accessdate=February 2, 2015}}

After his second season with the IceDogs, Strome became eligible for the National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft. He was selected in the first round, fifth overall, in the 2011 draft by the New York Islanders.{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=567057|title=2011 NHL Entry Draft selections|date=June 25, 2011|work=National Hockey League|accessdate=February 2, 2015}} He was also selected by the Kontinental Hockey League's Amur Khabarovsk in their 2011 draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.eliteprospects.com/draft_other2.php?type=KHL%20Draft&year=2011|title=2011 KHL Draft|work=Elite Prospects|accessdate=February 2, 2015}} After being drafted, Strome spent another season with the IceDogs before joining the Islanders' American Hockey League (AHL) minor league affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the 2012–13 season. Halfway through the following season, on December 11, 2013, he was called up to the Islanders after the team had put Pierre-Marc Bouchard on waivers to make room on their roster.{{cite web|url=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/10/schwartz-can-ryan-strome-help-turn-the-isles-season-around/|date=December 10, 2013|title=Schwartz: Can Ryan Strome Help Turn The Isles' Season Around?|last=Schwartz|first=Peter|work=CBS|accessdate=February 2, 2015}} Before his call-up, he was leading the AHL in points through the first 23 games of the season.{{cite web|url=http://islanders.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=695500|title=Islanders Recall Strome|work=National Hockey League|accessdate=January 7, 2014}} Strome scored his first NHL goal on January 6, 2014, against Kari Lehtonen of the Dallas Stars.{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/dal-vs-nyi/2014/01/06/2013020643|title=Tavares' five-point night leads Islanders past Stars|last=Rosen|first=Dave|date=January 6, 2014|work=National Hockey League|access-date=January 7, 2014}}

File:Ryan Strome - New York Islanders.jpg during the 2014–15 season.]]

On June 22, 2017, Strome was traded by the Islanders to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Jordan Eberle.{{cite web |last1=Wescott |first1=Chris |title=Oilers acquire Strome |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/oilers-acquire-strome/c-290063376 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=June 22, 2017}} Following the trade, Oilers coach Todd McLellan praised Strome's versatility and ability to play many roles on the ice.{{cite web |last1=Van Diest |first1=Derek |title=Strome says 'it's definitely exciting' to be with Oilers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/ryan-strome-excited-by-edmonton-oilers-opportunity/c-290598792 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=August 4, 2017}} Prior to the start of the 2017–18 season, Strome was expected to play on Connor McDavid's right wing or be the second- or third-line center.{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Oilers facing great expectations |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-oilers-season-preview/c-291243956 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=September 24, 2017}} As the month of October continued, Strome often played on the right wing of the second line with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Milan Lucic.{{cite web |last1=Wescott |first1=Chris |title=Oilers need Strome's offensive contributions |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/blog-oilers-need-stromes-offensive-contributions/c-292350442 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=October 27, 2017}} By the end of October, Strome had tallied four goals and seven assists for 11 points through his first 24 games.{{cite web |last1=Van Diest |first1=Derek |title=Disappointed Chiarelli trying to repair Oilers' leaks after slow start |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/peter-chiarelli-trying-to-repair-oilers-after-slow-start/c-293450922 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=November 28, 2017}} He also spent some time on a new line with Leon Draisaitl and Drake Caggiula.{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Draisaitl showing versatility with Oilers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-oilers-leon-draisaitl-has-versatility/c-293643904 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=December 3, 2017}} While playing on this line, Strome tallied the Oilers 10,000th goal in team history during their 5–3 win over the San Jose Sharks on December 18.{{cite web |last1=Wescott |first1=Chris |title=THREE THINGS: 10,000th goal highlights win over Sharks |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/three-things-10000th-goal-highlights-win-over-sharks/c-294172548 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=December 19, 2017}} His production eventually slowed down and he became a mainstay on the Oilers third line between Jujhar Khaira and Michael Cammalleri. By January 19, Strome had accumulated seven goals and 10 assists for 17 points through 46 games. However, due to an injury to Nugent-Hopkins, Strome began to earn more time on the Oiler's power-play unit.{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=Nugent-Hopkins to miss 5-6 weeks for Oilers with cracked ribs |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/ryan-nugent-hopkins-out-with-rib-injury/c-295088770 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=January 19, 2018}} After going pointless through 11 games, Strome accumulated five assists in three games and became a mainstay on the Oiler's top power-play unit.{{cite web |last1=Wescott |first1=Chris |title=3 THINGS: Oilers crush Lightning |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/3-things-oilers-crush-lightning/c-295667822 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=February 6, 2018}} Later in February, he also snapped a 21-game goalless drought by scoring the game-winning goal in a 4–2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.{{cite web |last1=Wescott |first1=Chris |title=THREE THINGS: Oilers halt slump |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/three-things-oilers-halt-slump/c-296113888 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=February 18, 2018}} This subsequently sparked a six-game point streak.{{cite web |last1=Frankson |first1=Ryan |title=GAME STORY: Sharks 5, Oilers 2 |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/game-story-sharks-5-oilers-2/c-296440636 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=February 28, 2018}} He also saw increased time on the Oiler's penalty killing unit, which ranked amongst the league's best while on the road.{{cite web |last1=Gazzola |first1=Paul |title=BLOG: Strome helping improve PK |url=https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/blog-strome-helping-improve-pk/c-296718250?tid=281885062 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=March 7, 2018}} Despite his efforts, the Oilers were eliminated from playoff contention on March 22, 2018.{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Tim |title=Oilers stumbled, took step back after success last season |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/why-edmonton-oilers-are-eliminated-from-nhl-playoffs/c-297195052 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=March 22, 2018}} Strome finished the season recording 13 goals and 21 assists for 34 points through 82 games. As a restricted free agent in the off-season, Strome agreed to two-year, $6.2 million extension with the Oilers on July 6, 2018.{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/release-oilers-sign-strome/c-299426998 | title = Oilers re-sign Strome | website = Edmonton Oilers | date = 2018-07-06 | accessdate = 2018-07-06}}

On November 16, 2018, Strome was traded by the Oilers to the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Ryan Spooner. At the time of the trade, he had tallied one goal and one assist through 18 games.{{cite web |title=Strome traded to Rangers by Oilers for Spooner |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-acquire-ryan-strome-for-ryan-spooner/c-302005940 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=November 16, 2018}} Strome had found out about the trade as he was boarding the Oilers' plane for a road trip.{{cite web |last1=Obernauer |first1=Michael |title=Lundqvist Reaches Another Milestone in 4-2 Win Over Panthers |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/lundqvist-reaches-another-milestone-in-4-2-win-over-panthers/c-302055450 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=November 17, 2018}} Upon joining the team, he made an immediate impact as he quickly began accumulating points.{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes: Rangers vs. Senators 11.26.18 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/postgame-notes-rangers-vs-senators-112618/c-302329512 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=November 26, 2018}} As a result, Strome earned some time on the Rangers' top line in late November.{{cite web |last1=Fraser |first1=Callum |title=Rangers at Senators preview |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-ottawa-senators-game-preview/c-302424048 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=November 29, 2018}} By the end of December, Strome had registered three goals and five assists for eight points through 20 games as a member of the Rangers.{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes: Rangers vs. Penguins 01.02.19 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/postgame-notes-rangers-vs-penguins-010219/c-303493524 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=January 2, 2019}} After scoring his fourth goal of the season in early January, he tied for third on the Rangers in goals and fifth in points.{{cite web |title=Pregame Notes: Rangers at Coyotes 01.06.19 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/pregame-notes-rangers-at-coyotes-010619/c-303613768 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=January 6, 2019}} In his 400th career NHL game on February 23, Strome also posted the fifth multi-goal game of his NHL career. At the time, he had also accumulated three goals and four assists in six of the Rangers' last seven games.{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes: Rangers vs. Devils 02.23.19 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/postgame-notes-rangers-vs-devils-022319/c-305138410 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=February 23, 2019}} By March 13, Strome ranked third on the team in goals with 12{{cite web |title=Pregame Notes: Rangers at Canucks 03.13.19 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/pregame-notes-rangers-at-canucks-031319/c-305739582 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=March 13, 2019}} and fifth on the team with 24 points.{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes: Rangers at Flames 03.15.19 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/postgame-notes-rangers-at-flames-031519/c-305826406 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=March 15, 2019}} On March 23, he tallied his first career overtime goal to lift the Rangers to a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes: Rangers at Maple Leafs 03.23.19 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/postgame-notes-rangers-at-maple-leafs-032319/c-306079758 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=March 23, 2019}} Although the Rangers were shortly thereafter eliminated from playoff contention, Strome helped them win consecutive games for the first time since January 17 by tallying a goal and an assist in a win over the Philadelphia Flyers on March 31.{{cite web |last1=Kimelman |first1=Adam |title=Georgiev makes 29 saves, Rangers shut out Flyers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-philadelphia-flyers-game-recap/c-306312746 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=March 31, 2019}} Strome finished the season with 18 goals and 15 assists for 33 points through 63 games with the Rangers. He subsequently became the first NHL player to tally 18 goals with his new team after being acquired during the 2018–19 season. Strome also became one of two Rangers who skated in all of the team's 63 games from the time he was acquired until the end of the season.{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes: Rangers at Penguins 04.06.19 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/postgame-notes-rangers-at-penguins-040619/c-306535010 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=April 6, 2019}}

File:Adam Fox, Ryan Strome, and Brett Howden (cropped).jpg (left) and Brett Howden (right) in 2019]]

Despite the shortened 2019–20 season, Strome set new career highs in assists and points through 70 games. Strome began the season strong, earning top playing minutes with linemate Artemi Panarin after Mika Zibanejad suffered an upper-body injury. Through their first nine games together, Strome and Panarin combined for 24 points to lead the team in goals, assist, and overall points.{{cite news |last1=Mercogliano |first1=Vincent Z. |title=With Mika Zibanejad inching closer to a return, what does it mean for Ryan Strome? |url=https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/nhl/rangers/2019/11/19/ny-rangers-what-happens-ryan-strome-when-mika-zibanejad-returns/4238238002/ |access-date=March 15, 2023 |publisher=The Journal News |date=November 19, 2019}} This continued into late December and Strome quickly accumulated the second-highest points total on the team with 10 goals and 25 assists for 35 points.{{cite news |last1=Mercogliano |first1=Vincent Z. |title=Postgame analysis: Four points from Ryan Strome lift NY Rangers to back-to-back wins |url=https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/nhl/rangers/2019/12/28/ny-rangers-takeaways-breakout-season-continues-ryan-strome/2755552001/ |access-date=March 15, 2023 |publisher=The Journal News |date=December 28, 2019}} By January 7, Strome had recorded six points through four games to tie for 22nd in the NHL in assists and ninth in primary assists.{{cite web |title=Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Avalanche 01.07.20 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/pregame-notes-rangers-vs-avalanche-010720/c-313546364 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=January 7, 2020}} As linemates, Strome maintained an eight game point streak throughout February while Panarin maintained nine games.{{cite web |last1=Obernauer |first1=Michelle |title=Recap: Bread & Shesterkin Lead Blueshirts Past Sharks |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/recap-bread-and-shesterkin-lead-blueshirts-past-sharks/c-315433226 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=February 23, 2020}} When the NHL paused play due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Strome finished with a new career-high 59 points through 70 games. His plus-21 rating ranked third on the Rangers and his 41 even-strength points are third behind Panarin and Zibanejad.{{cite web |last1=Reese |first1=Rob |title=New York Rangers season snapshot fantasy honors |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-fantasy-hockey-stars-player-analysis/c-316208280 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 15, 2023 |date=April 2, 2020}}

On November 6, 2020, Strome signed a two-year, $9 million contract with the Rangers.{{cite web |title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Ryan Strome |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-ryan-strome/c-319586854 |website=NHL.com |accessdate=November 8, 2020 |date=November 6, 2020}}{{cite web |title=Rangers re-sign forwards Strome, Lemieux |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-icehockey-nhl-nyr-strome-lemieux-idUSKBN27M2AI |website=Reuters |accessdate=November 8, 2020 |date=November 6, 2020}} On February 20, 2021, Strome became the first player in NHL history to record at least 100 points with both the Islanders and Rangers franchises.{{cite web |title=Lafrenière scores 2nd of season, Rangers beat Capitals 4-1 |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=401272371 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=February 23, 2021 |date=February 20, 2021 |quote=With a goal and an assist, Ryan Strome made history as the first player to record 100 points apiece with the Rangers and Islanders.}}

File:Scott Harrington and Ryan Strome.jpg in 2023.]]

Following his fourth season within the Rangers organization, Strome left as a free agent and was signed to a five-year, $25 million contract by the Anaheim Ducks on July 13, 2022.{{cite web |title=Ducks Sign Ryan Strome to Five-Year Contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-sign-ryan-strome-to-five-year-contract/c-334977974 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 14, 2023 |date=July 13, 2022}} Beyond Strome, the Ducks also signed Frank Vatrano and the two were expected to play on the second forward line.{{cite web |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |title=Ducks season preview: Zegras, McTavish lead young core |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-2022-23-season-preview/c-335510100 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 14, 2023 |date=September 12, 2022}} He also played on the Ducks' power play unit once the 2022–23 season began although the unit struggled to produce.{{cite news |last1=Dillman |first1=Lisa |title=Ducks' Ryan Strome: 'The commitment and buy-in isn't an issue' |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2022/11/25/ducks-ryan-strome-the-commitment-and-buy-in-isnt-an-issue/ |access-date=March 14, 2023 |publisher=Orange County Register |date=November 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126015136/https://www.ocregister.com/2022/11/25/ducks-ryan-strome-the-commitment-and-buy-in-isnt-an-issue/ |archive-date=November 26, 2022}} Despite failing to produce on the powerplay, Strome maintained a five game point streak to begin the season, tallying one goal and eight assists over that stretch.{{cite web |last1=Arritt |first1=Dan |title=Reinhart scores twice in third, Panthers hold off Ducks |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/florida-panthers-anaheim-ducks-game-recap/c-337123412 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 14, 2023 |date=November 7, 2022}} By December 3, Strome ranked fourth on the team in goals with six.{{cite web |last1=Weller |first1=Matt |title=Recap: Ducks Can't Find Shootout Winner, Fall 5-4 to Wild |url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/recap-ducks-cant-find-shootout-winner-fall-5-4-to-wild/c-338343072 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=March 14, 2023 |date=December 3, 2022}}

Strome has two brothers who also play hockey, Dylan and Matthew. Dylan currently plays in the National Hockey League with the Washington Capitals organization. The youngest brother Matthew was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2017, and currently plays on the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears. The Strome family had been dubbed as the future Sutters and Staals, families where multiple siblings have gone on to successful ice hockey careers.{{cite web|title=Stromes, McLeods could be hockey's next Sutters, Staals|last=Gerster|first=Jane|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2014/01/07/stromes_mcleods_could_be_hockeys_next_sutters_staals.html|date=January 7, 2014|work=Toronto Star|accessdate=February 2, 2015}} The Strome brothers grew up in the Lorne Park area of Mississauga.

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