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 -1.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran defenseman for the Florida Panthers, Aaron Ekblad has compiled 406 points across 804 career games over 12 seasons. Drafted first overall in 2014, he posted a career-high 10.7 GAR in his rookie 2014-15 season, showcasing his early potential as a top blueliner.
Now 30, Ekblad's impact has diminished, evidenced by his current season's -1.6 GAR through 72 games, where he has recorded 4 goals and 22 assists for 26 points. His primary positive contribution this season comes from power-play offense, though at a minimal +0.2 GAR.
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 | 97 | 4.1% | 22:29 | 50.3% | 5.7 | 0.3 | -1.6 | -0.29 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | +0.1 | -0.1 | -0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 53th, GAR 17th, WAR 17th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 4 | 22 | 26 | -1.6 |
| 2024-25 | 56 | 3 | 30 | 33 | 3.1 |
| 2023-24 | 51 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 0.5 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 4.1 |
| 2021-22 | 61 | 15 | 42 | 57 | 7.6 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 2.3 |
| 2019-20 | 67 | 5 | 36 | 41 | 5.8 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 13 | 24 | 37 | 1.1 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 16 | 22 | 38 | -1.5 |
| 2016-17 | 68 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 0.2 |
| 2015-16 | 78 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 7.4 |
| 2014-15 | 81 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 10.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Aaron Ekblad has been worth -1.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 17th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.3 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.7 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 -1.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 17th percentile of NHL players.
What is Aaron Ekblad's WAR this season?
Aaron Ekblad has been worth about -0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 17th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 17th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Aaron Ekblad's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Aaron Ekblad has accumulated 39.6 career GAR and 406 points.
When was Aaron Ekblad drafted?
Aaron Ekblad was drafted in 2014 — Round 1, Pick 1 — FLA.