Aaron Ekblad — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Aaron Ekblad is an NHL defenseman for the Florida Panthers. In the 2025-26 season Aaron Ekblad has 4 goals, 22 assists and 26 points in 72 games, worth -1.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Florida Panthers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 220 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 1, Pick 1 — FLA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 4 | 22 | 26 | -5 | 55 | 98 | 4.1% | 22:29 | 52.1% | 6.1 | 0.3 | -1.7 | -0.31 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | -1.8 | -0.0 | +1.1 |
League percentile rank: points 53th, GAR 26th, WAR 26th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 4 | 22 | 26 | -1.7 |
| 2024-25 | 56 | 3 | 30 | 33 | 1.5 |
| 2023-24 | 51 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 1.5 |
| 2021-22 | 61 | 15 | 42 | 57 | 6.7 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 3.6 |
| 2019-20 | 67 | 5 | 36 | 41 | 6.1 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 13 | 24 | 37 | 0.7 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 16 | 22 | 38 | -3.8 |
| 2016-17 | 68 | 10 | 11 | 21 | -0.6 |
| 2015-16 | 78 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 9.7 |
| 2014-15 | 81 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 10.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Aaron Ekblad has been worth -1.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 26th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+1.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.8).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.6 in 2014-15.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aaron Ekblad's GAR this season?
Aaron Ekblad has been worth -1.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 26th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Aaron Ekblad have this season?
Aaron Ekblad has 4 goals and 22 assists for 26 points in 72 games this season.
Is Aaron Ekblad a good defenseman?
Aaron Ekblad ranks in the 26th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.7) in the 2025-26 season.