Ben Jones — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ben Jones is an NHL center for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Ben Jones has 1 goals, 2 assists and 3 points in 28 games, worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Ben Jones is a center who has seen limited NHL action across three seasons since being drafted in the seventh round in 2017. The 27-year-old has played 56 career games, accumulating just 1 goal and 2 assists for 3 points in total.
In the most recent season, Jones appeared in 28 games, scoring 1 goal and adding 2 assists for 3 points. His overall impact registered a 0.2 GAR, which also represents his career peak.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 187 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 7, Pick 189 — VGK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -10 | 0 | 26 | 3.8% | 8:50 | 40.8% | 2.6 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.04 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.1 | -0.0 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 3th, GAR 27th, WAR 27th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.9 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ben Jones has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 27th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.1 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.2 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 Ben Jones's GAR this season?
Ben Jones has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 27th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ben Jones's WAR this season?
Ben Jones has been worth about 0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 27th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ben Jones have this season?
Ben Jones has 1 goals and 2 assists for 3 points in 28 games this season.
Is Ben Jones a good center?
Ben Jones ranks in the 27th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ben Jones's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ben Jones has accumulated -1.1 career GAR and 3 points.
When was Ben Jones drafted?
Ben Jones was drafted in 2017 — Round 7, Pick 189 — VGK.