Reilly Walsh

Reilly Walsh
Walsh with the Utica Comets in 2023
Born (1999-04-21) April 21, 1999 (age 27)
Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 Montreal Canadiens
Laval Rocket (AHL)
New Jersey Devils
Barys Astana
NHL draft 81st overall, 2017
New Jersey Devils
Playing career 2021–present

Reilly Walsh (born April 21, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman for the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the third round, 81st overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 2017 NHL entry draft. Walsh has also previously played for Barys Astana in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Playing career

Professional

Originally selected by the New Jersey Devils in the third round (81st overall) of the 2017 NHL entry draft, Walsh was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the team on August 10, 2020. During the 2021–22 season, he made his NHL debut for the Devils on April 26, 2022, recording his first NHL assist against the Ottawa Senators.

On June 26, 2023, Walsh was traded by the Devils to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Shane Bowers. After a lone season within the Bruins organization, he left as an unrestricted free agent to join the Los Angeles Kings on a one-year, two-way contract in July 2024.

Over the course of the 2024–25 season, Walsh played exclusively with the Kings' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Ontario Reign, posting 32 points through 70 regular season games.

Again a free agent at season's end, Walsh opted to sign his first contract abroad, agreeing to a one-year deal with Kazakhstani-based club Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) on August 18, 2025.

Despite inking a one-year extension with Barys in May 2026, Walsh ultimately had his contract terminated by the team on July 6. Thereafter, he signed with the Montreal Canadiens for the 2026–27 season on July 8.

International play

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  United States
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
Silver medal – second place2016 Slovakia/Czech Republic

Internationally, Walsh represented USA Hockey as part of their national under-18 team at the 2016 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, earning a silver medal.

Personal life

He is the son of Mike Walsh who played a total of 14 NHL games with the New York Islanders from 1987 to 1989.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Proctor Academy USHS 317202718 —————
2014–15 Proctor Academy USHS 3513324538 —————
2015–16 Proctor Academy USHS 2614264026 —————
2015–16 Tri-City Storm USHL 21120 —————
2016–17 Proctor Academy USHS 3030396932 —————
2016–17 Chicago Steel USHL 24281012 —————
2017–18 Harvard University ECAC 337132016 —————
2018–19 Harvard University ECAC 3312193112 —————
2019–20 Harvard University ECAC 30819278 —————
2020–21 Binghamton Devils AHL 335101512 —————
2021–22 Utica Comets AHL 709344316 10220
2021–22 New Jersey Devils NHL 10110 —————
2022–23 Utica Comets AHL 719324140 64150
2023–24 Providence Bruins AHL 609192814 40220
2024–25 Ontario Reign AHL 706263239 20000
2025–26 Barys Astana KHL 6816304624 —————
NHL totals 10110 —————
KHL totals 6816304624 —————

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2016 United States IH18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 50114
Junior totals 50114

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
USHL
CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game 2016
Clark Cup champion 2017
College
ECAC All-Rookie Team 2018
ECAC Third All-Star Team 2019
All-Ivy League Honorable Mention Team 2019, 2020

References

  1. ↑ Stoico, Nick (August 20, 2017). "Reilly Walsh's journey from Concord Youth Hockey to the 81st pick in the NHL draft". Concord Monitor. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  2. ↑ "RELEASE: Devils Sign Reilly Walsh". New Jersey Devils. August 10, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2022 – via NHL.com.
  3. ↑ Chauvancy, Alex (April 27, 2022). "5 Takeaways From Devils' 5-4 Overtime Loss to the Senators". TheHockeyWriters.com. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Bruins Acquire Reilly Walsh from Devils in Exchange for Shane Bowers". Boston Bruins. June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023 – via NHL.com.
  5. ↑ "LA Kings Sign Five Players To NHL Contracts". Los Angeles Kings. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  6. ↑ "Reign Announce Season-Opening Roster". Ontario Reign. October 11, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Reilly Walsh Stats and Player Profile". American Hockey League. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via TheAHL.com.
  8. ↑ "Райли Уолш – Барыс» клубының жаңа ойыншысы" [Riley Walsh is a new player for the Barys club] (in Kazakh). Barys Astana. August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Барыстың үздік қорғаушы-бомбардирі Астанада тағы бір жылға қалды" [Barys's top-scoring defenseman stays in Astana for another year] (in Kazakh). Barys Astana. May 22, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Барыс пен Райли Уолш келісімшартты бұзды" [Barys and Riley Walsh have terminated their contract] (in Kazakh). Barys Astana. July 6, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  11. ↑ "One-year contract for Reilly Walsh". Montreal Canadiens. July 8, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via NHL.com.
  12. ↑ "Team USA Edged By Czech Republic, 4-3, in Hlinka Finals". USA Hockey. August 13, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  13. ↑ Harris, Stephen (June 21, 2017). "Harvard-bound defenseman Reilly Walsh brings sought-after skills, pedigree to NHL draft". Boston Herald. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  14. ↑ Masisak, Corey (February 12, 2019). "Catching up with Devils prospect Reilly Walsh, who's learning from a year packed with adversity". The Athletic. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Roster Unveiled for 2016 AAPG". USA Hockey. August 31, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  16. ↑ Scaglione Jr., Leo (August 15, 2019). "Hangin' Out With … Harvard defenseman Reilly Walsh". New England Hockey Journal. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  17. ↑ "ECAC Hockey Announces All-League and All-Rookie Teams". ECAC Hockey. March 13, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Fox Headlines Five All-ECAC Hockey Selections For Men's Ice Hockey". Harvard University Athletics. March 18, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Men's Ice Hockey All-Ivy, Postseason Awards Announced". Ivy League Athletics. March 13, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Abruzzese Named Ivy League Rookie of the Year; Five Earn All-Ivy Honors". Harvard University Athletics. March 4, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2026.