Austin Watson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Austin Watson is an NHL left wing for the Detroit Red Wings.
Player Overview
Austin Watson is a veteran left wing, having carved out an extensive 11-season NHL career that spans 528 games. Known for his depth contributions, he has accumulated 121 points over his tenure, scoring 63 goals and adding 58 assists, indicative of a reliable, albeit low-scoring, bottom-six forward.
His most effective season came in 2016-17, when he posted a peak GAR of 3.2. This highlights a period where he provided significant value to his team, underscoring his role as a consistent, experienced presence in the lineup.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 203 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 1, Pick 18 — NSH |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.1 |
| 2023-24 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.4 |
| 2022-23 | 75 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 2.5 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 0.4 |
| 2020-21 | 34 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 1.3 |
| 2019-20 | 53 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -1.2 |
| 2018-19 | 37 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 0.5 |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 2.2 |
| 2016-17 | 77 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 4.4 |
| 2015-16 | 57 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3.4 |
| 2012-13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.3 |
Analysis
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.4 in 2016-17.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.