Alexander Wennberg — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Alexander Wennberg is an NHL center for the San Jose Sharks. In the 2025-26 season Alexander Wennberg has 18 goals, 37 assists and 55 points in 80 games, worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Alexander Wennberg has enjoyed a lengthy and productive career as a center, spanning 12 seasons and 869 games. He has accumulated 119 goals and 306 assists for 425 career points, highlighted by an elite peak GAR of 15.3 in the 2016-17 season.
While no longer at his peak, Wennberg remains a valuable contributor, posting 18 goals and 37 assists for 55 points in 80 games this season, with a GAR of 1.9, significantly bolstered by his strong even-strength defense, which provided +1.6 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 14 — CBJ |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 18 | 37 | 55 | -24 | 18 | 93 | 19.4% | 20:27 | 49.8% | 14.3 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 0.34 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | +1.6 | +0.5 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 85th, GAR 42th, WAR 42th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 18 | 37 | 55 | 1.9 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 10 | 25 | 35 | -1.6 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 10 | 20 | 30 | -2.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 13 | 25 | 38 | -2.3 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 11 | 26 | 37 | -1.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 2.4 |
| 2019-20 | 57 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 0.2 |
| 2018-19 | 75 | 2 | 23 | 25 | -1.8 |
| 2017-18 | 66 | 8 | 27 | 35 | 5.1 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 13 | 46 | 59 | 15.3 |
| 2015-16 | 69 | 8 | 32 | 40 | 10.4 |
| 2014-15 | 68 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 1.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Alexander Wennberg has been worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 42nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.6 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 15.3 in 2016-17.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Wennberg's GAR this season?
Alexander Wennberg has been worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 42nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Alexander Wennberg's WAR this season?
Alexander Wennberg has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 42nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Alexander Wennberg have this season?
Alexander Wennberg has 18 goals and 37 assists for 55 points in 80 games this season.
Is Alexander Wennberg a good center?
Alexander Wennberg ranks in the 42nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Alexander Wennberg's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Alexander Wennberg has accumulated 27.9 career GAR and 425 points.
When was Alexander Wennberg drafted?
Alexander Wennberg was drafted in 2013 — Round 1, Pick 14 — CBJ.