Schmelzer, Ryan #49 (RW)  - New Jersey Devils - 2026 Playoffs
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 188 lbs.
Shoots: R
Born on: July 28, 1998
Age: 27
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
Salary: $0.775M
Cap Hit: $0.775M
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: Undrafted

Statistics - 2026 Playoffs

GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date News Advice
March 28, 2026 Schmelzer scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Utica's 5-3 win over Cleveland on Saturday. - Schmelzer, the Comets' captain, hasn't done much on offense this season. He has been held to 22 points (three goals, 19 assists) over 57 appearances this season after logging 44 points in 72 regular-season games last year. At this point in his career, the 32-year-old Schmelzer is just an AHL veteran and is unlikely to see much time, if any, at the NHL level. None
Sept. 28, 2025 Schmelzer was moved to waivers Sunday, per PuckPedia. - Schmelzer compiled 23 goals and 44 points in 72 regular-season games for AHL Utica in 2024-25. The 32-year-old forward hasn't had any NHL experience yet, and he will likely begin the 2025-26 campaign in the minors. None
April 30, 2024 Schmelzer agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way contract with New Jersey on Tuesday. - Schmelzer went undrafted coming out of college but spent the last six seasons with the Devils' AHL affiliate without ever signing a two-way deal. The 30-year-old center appears to have finally shown the club enough after racking up 18 goals and 34 helpers in 72 games for the Comets this season. Despite the NHL contract, Schmelzer will likely continue to play the bulk of his minutes in the minors next year. None

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2026-03-29 analysis Schmelzer, the Comets' captain, hasn't done much on offense this season. He has been held to 22 points (three goals, 19 assists) over 57 appearances this season after logging 44 points in 72 regular-season games last year. At this point in his career, the 32-year-old Schmelzer is just an AHL veteran and is unlikely to see much time, if any, at the NHL level.
2026-03-29 update Schmelzer scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Utica's 5-3 win over Cleveland on Saturday.
2025-09-28 analysis Schmelzer compiled 23 goals and 44 points in 72 regular-season games for AHL Utica in 2024-25. The 32-year-old forward hasn't had any NHL experience yet, and he will likely begin the 2025-26 campaign in the minors.
2025-09-28 update Schmelzer was moved to waivers Sunday, per PuckPedia.
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.775M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.775M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-08-08 prospect No Yes
2025-07-04 Active in League No Yes
2025-07-04 Position C RW
2025-07-04 Franchise 2025 2025 Newark Devils