Ryan O'Reilly

Ryan O'Reilly is a Canadian ice hockey professional player and alternate captain for the Nashville Predators in the National Hockey League (NHL). Throughout his career in the NHL, O’Reilly has played for various teams including the Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, and the Toronto Maple Leafs. O’Reilly is recognized as one of the NHL's premier two-way forwards, earning the Frank J. Selke Trophy in 2019.

O’Reilly was selected 33rd overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2009 NHL entry level draft. He began his career with the Avalanche and stayed there for six seasons before he was traded to the Buffalo Sabres in 2015, where he spent three seasons and then joined the St. Louis Blues in 2018. O’Reilly won the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019 against the Boston Bruins and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy for being the most valuable player in the playoffs. O’Reilly joined his current team, the Nashville Predators, on July 1, 2023, after signing a $18 million contract with them.

Ryan O'Reilly's Personal Information

Ryan O'Reilly's Early Life

Ryan O'Reilly grew up playing hockey around his hometown and started his hockey career with the Seaforth Stars in the Ontario Minor Hockey League Association where he progressed to the AAA level, with the Huron-Perth Lakers. O’Reilly stayed with the Lakers for six years before spending a season with the Toronto Jr. Canadians.

He was later selected by the Erie Otters in the 2007 OHL Draft, marking the beginning of his major junior career in hockey. He contributed an impressive 52 points in his rookie season. O’Reilly was named the Otters Rookie of the Year and also earned a nomination for the Bobby Smith Trophy.

Ryan O'Reilly's Personal Life

Ryan O'Reilly has Irish heritage through his paternal grandparents. He also shares a strong connection with his family as he grew up in an athletic-influenced family, his older brother Cal O'Reilly is a professional hockey player who plays for the Milwaukee Admirals in the American Hockey League (AHL). His sister, Tara was also involved with the sport. Additionally, Ryan O'Reilly is surrounded by his wife and three kids.

In his spare time, Ryan O'Reilly contributes a lot to charity work. Ryan O'Reilly started the 90's Mighty RO'R program. The initiative is to help compassionate and respectful youth with unforgettable Nashville Predators game experiences, encouraging positive impact and connections within the community. O'Reilly is also involved with Jumpstart, a Canadian charity program created by Canadian Tire Corporation. This charity aims to provide financial assistance to children from families in need.

Ryan O'Reilly's Family Background

Ryan O'Reilly was born to parents Brian and Bonnie O’Reilly on February 7, 1991, in Clinton, Ontario. The couple also has three more children.

Brian O'Reilly has been a high performance life coach for more than 40 years. He has been hired to train high-profile CEOs and employees at hundreds of big companies. Brian O'Reilly has also worked with athletes from more than 20 different sports. Ryan’s mother Bonnie O’Reilly usually keeps her life private from the public eye. Some portals also suggest that she and her husband are social workers.

Cal O’Reilly was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the fifth round ( 150th overall) of the 2005 NHL entry level draft. Cal played 85 games for the Predators between 2008-12. He currently plays for the Milwaukee Admirals in the AHL. Cal has also played for the Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild and the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. Their sister, Tara, served as the captain of the Carleton Ravens women's ice hockey program in 2009. Ryan O'Reilly also has another sister whose name is not known.

Ryan O'Reilly's Wife

Ryan O'Reilly is married to Dayna Douros, a native of Toronto, Canada. She is a yoga instructor and she started her fitness career in Denver, Colorado, after earning a yoga teaching degree at Samadhi Yoga Center, a famous yoga studio in Denver.

The couple dated for several years before getting married. Dayna and Ryan are currently embracing their parenthood. Even though she was born in Toronto, Dayana currently holds US citizenship.

Ryan O'Reilly's Kids

The couple has three children together, Jameson (5), Declan (3), and Willa Rose (1).

Jameson started kindergarten this year and has already started showing an interest in their dad's sport, with Jameson learning to play hockey. The family lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ryan O'Reilly's Social Media

Unfortunately, Ryan O'Reilly is not available on social media.

Ryan O'Reilly's Net Worth

Ryan O'Reilly's net worth in 2024 is estimated to be around $15.4 million. Throughout his career, he has earned an estimated amount of $76,725,365 ( as per CapFriendly). His daily cap hit stands at $23.4K.

Ryan O'Reilly as a Brand Ambassador

Unfortunately, there is no information about Ryan O'Reilly's endorsements nor has he posted anything on his Instagram which suggests otherwise. Usually celebrity athletes announce their brand deals on their social media but O’Reilly has shown nothing in his endorsements portfolio.

Ryan O'Reilly's Investments

There is no information about Ryan O'Reilly's investments. Players like O’Reilly usually keep their investments confidential.

Ryan O'Reilly's Achievements

Ryan O'Reilly has had a pretty long career till now. His career has been marked by individual and team brilliance which has brought in many accolades to his name, some of them are shown below:

The table includes all his achievements at all levels and at all stages.

Ryan O'ReillCareer Stats

Ryan O'Reilly's entire career stats are presented below in a table format for better understanding.

Ryan O'Reilly's Diet

O’Reilly has made some significant changes in his diet, adopting a semi-vegetarian diet. He likes to eat fresh green vegetables and fresh fruits and occasionally treats himself to seafood and burgers. O’Reilly has also reduced the consumption of red meat and poultry intake to feel light.

Ryan O'Reilly's Contracts

After his selection in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Ryan O'Reilly has signed five contracts in his career till now.

The first contract he signed was with the Colorado Avalanche for $2,700,000 on September 21, 2009. The contract was an entry level contract of three-years. His next contract was a two-year contract with the Avalanche for $10,000,000 signed on February 28, 2013. The third contract he signed was again with the Colorado Avalanche. The contract was worth $12,000,000 for a duration of two-years. However, he was traded to the Buffalo Sabres on June 26, 2015. On July 3, 2015, he signed a seven-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres for $52,500,000 with a cap hit of $7,500,000.

His fifth and current contract is a four-year contract with the Nashville Predators for $18,000,000 with a cap hit of $4,500,000. The accumulated value of all his contracts stand at $95,200,000.

Ryan O'Reilly's House

Ryan O’Reilly used to live in the Delaware District, where he owned a custom built home with 5,600 square feet of extraordinary living space. The place had 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, spa, and a fireplace. O’Reilly listed the place for $1.9 million. However, he was only able to fetch $1.4 million for the residence.

O’Reilly currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee as he is playing with the Nashville Predators.

Ryan O'Reilly's Cars

Ryan O’Reilly has not posted any pictures with his cars, so his car collection remains hidden.