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Ryan McDonagh

2010–present · Defenceman on the Tampa Bay Lightning roster (checked 2026-09-25). Roster record only — no verified honours data yet. Born 1989 — identity confirmed on Wikidata (2026-09-25). Official NHL season-by-season record (points) checked 2026-09-25.

Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
49.4
In-sport score
56.1
Cross-sport score
49.4
Cultural & brand footprint 48/100 · total legacy 54.7
NHL games
1,058
NHL goals
86
NHL assists
355
NHL points
441
NHL award: Stanley Cup
2
Number
27

Category profile

Dominance
47.2
Peak
62.4
Longevity
75
Honours
32
Statistics
69.7

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
20109
201132
201219
201343
201433
201534
201642
201729
201846
201912
202012
202126
202220
202332
202431
202521

Data sources

  • https://www.nhl.com/player/8474151
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_McDonagh
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template%3ATampa_Bay_Lightning_roster
  • https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2094838

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Ryan McDonagh ranks #348 in Ice Hockey

Ryan McDonagh ranks #348 in Ice Hockey and #4438 of 5056 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 56.1/100.

The verified career covers 2010–present and 16 documented seasons. Peak is 62.4/100, with Longevity the strongest category at 75/100 (20% weight). Key metrics: NHL games 1058, NHL goals 86, NHL assists 355, NHL points 441.

Nearest context: ahead Artemi Panarin (56.1); behind Bryan Rust (56.0). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Ryan McDonagh GOAT Score explained

Dominance47.2/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 47.2/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak62.4/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 62.4/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity75/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 75/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours32/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 32/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics69.7/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 69.7/100, based on the verified career record.

Ryan McDonagh — frequently asked

Is Ryan McDonagh the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Ryan McDonagh ranks #348 in Ice Hockey with a GOAT Score of 56.1/100, behind Wayne Gretzky (97.8).
What is Ryan McDonagh's GOAT Score?
56.1/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 47.2 (25%), Peak 62.4 (20%), Longevity 75 (20%), Honours 32 (20%), Statistics 69.7 (15%).
Where does Ryan McDonagh rank all time?
#4438 of 5056 eligible athletes across all sports and #348 in Ice Hockey.
Ryan McDonagh vs Artemi Panarin: who ranks higher?
Ryan McDonagh ranks higher at 56.1 versus Artemi Panarin at 56.1, a margin of 0.0 points.

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