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 11.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Alexander Wennberg is a highly experienced NHL center, having played 12 seasons and 869 career games. He boasts a strong offensive resume with 119 goals and 306 assists for 425 points, and reached an elite peak GAR of 13.0 in 2016-17. Now 31, he continues to be a significant contributor, posting a robust 6.2 GAR this season from 55 points in 80 games. His value is largely driven by his exceptional even-strength defense, which accounts for a substantial +4.8 GAR, highlighting his strong two-way game.
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 | 49.7% | 14.9 | 0.5 | 11.9 | 0.89 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | -1.3 | +0.5 | +0.8 |
League percentile rank: points 85th, GAR 62th, WAR 62th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 18 | 37 | 55 | 11.9 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 10 | 25 | 35 | -0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 13 | 25 | 38 | 1.6 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 11 | 26 | 37 | 4.2 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 6.9 |
| 2019-20 | 57 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 2.9 |
| 2018-19 | 75 | 2 | 23 | 25 | 0.1 |
| 2017-18 | 66 | 8 | 27 | 35 | -2.0 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 13 | 46 | 59 | -1.6 |
| 2015-16 | 69 | 8 | 32 | 40 | 5.5 |
| 2014-15 | 68 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 3.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Alexander Wennberg has been worth 11.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 62nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.8 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.3).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.9 in 2025-26.
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 11.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 62nd percentile of NHL players.
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 62nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (11.9) in the 2025-26 season.