Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ryan Lindgren

How Ryan Lindgren built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Ryan Lindgren is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Seattle Kraken in the NHL. He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the second round of the 2016 NHL entry draft. Prior to joining the Kraken, Lindgren played for the New York Rangers in the NHL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Rangers Defensemen

In 2015, Lindgren would become the fifth Rangers defensemen to record a three-assist game.

2015: World U-17 Hockey Challenge

In 2015, Ryan Lindgren began his international career as the United States captain at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge.

2016: World U18 Championships

In 2016, Ryan Lindgren captained the under-18 team in the World U18 Championships, helping his team to third place.

2016: Drafted by Boston Bruins

In 2016, Ryan Lindgren was drafted by the Boston Bruins with the 49th pick in the second round of the NHL entry draft.

2017: World Junior Championships gold medal

In 2017, Ryan Lindgren was on the gold-winning junior team in the World Junior Championships.

February 25, 2018: Traded to the New York Rangers

On February 25, 2018, Ryan Lindgren was acquired by the New York Rangers, along with a 2018 first-round pick, forwards Ryan Spooner and Matt Beleskey, and a 2019 seventh-round pick, from the Bruins in an exchange for forward Rick Nash.

2018: Season with the Wolf Pack

In 2018, Ryan Lindgren spent the first half of the season with the Hartford Wolf Pack before being called up by the Rangers.

2018: World Junior Championships bronze medal

In 2018, Ryan Lindgren was an alternate captain of the bronze-winning junior team in the World Junior Championships.

January 15, 2019: Called up by the New York Rangers

On January 15, 2019, Ryan Lindgren was called up by the New York Rangers for a game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

2019: Draft pick from the Bruins

In 2019, Ryan Lindgren was traded to the New York Rangers along with a seventh-round draft pick from the Bruins.

May 10, 2021: Signed three-year contract with the Rangers

On May 10, 2021, Ryan Lindgren signed a three-year contract with the New York Rangers.

November 30, 2022: Career-high three-assist game

On November 30, 2022, during a game against the Ottawa Senators, Ryan Lindgren recorded a career-high three-assist/point game.

July 30, 2024: Re-signed with the Rangers

On July 30, 2024, the Rangers re-signed Ryan Lindgren to a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension.

March 1, 2025: Traded to the Colorado Avalanche

On March 1, 2025, the Rangers traded Ryan Lindgren, Jimmy Vesey and prospect Hank Kempf, to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Calvin de Haan, Juuso Pärssinen, and two conditional draft picks in 2025.