Avery Hayes — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Avery Hayes is an NHL right wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Avery Hayes has 5 goals, 0 assists and 5 points in 16 games, worth 1.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Avery Hayes is a raw prospect who has received his first taste of NHL action this season, playing 16 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 23-year-old right wing has shown some early goal-scoring ability, tallying 5 goals and 5 points, all at even strength, contributing to his 1.4 GAR.
In his debut season, Hayes's value is primarily driven by his even-strength offense. With no career assists recorded, he appears to be a pure shooter in the early stages of his development, looking to establish himself as a regular contributor.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Draft | 2021 |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 5 | 0 | 5 | -4 | 12 | 25 | 20.0% | 11:10 | 44.2% | 3.2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 0.25 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.1 | -0.1 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Avery Hayes has been worth 1.4 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avery Hayes's GAR this season?
Avery Hayes has been worth 1.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Avery Hayes's WAR this season?
Avery Hayes has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Avery Hayes have this season?
Avery Hayes has 5 goals and 0 assists for 5 points in 16 games this season.
Is Avery Hayes a good right wing?
Avery Hayes ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (1.4) in the 2025-26 season.
When was Avery Hayes drafted?
Avery Hayes was drafted in 2021.