Bowen Byram — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Bowen Byram is an NHL defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks. In the 2025-26 season Bowen Byram has 11 goals, 31 assists and 42 points in 82 games, worth 4.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Bowen Byram, a 25-year-old defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, is an offense-first blueliner currently experiencing his most productive season, achieving a career-high 4.3 GAR. In 82 games, he has posted 11 goals and 31 assists for 42 points, significantly contributing to his career totals of 44 goals and 108 assists across 328 games in six seasons.
His even-strength offense is a primary driver of his value, contributing a substantial +1.2 GAR. Byram's ability to generate offense from the backend positions him as a key developing piece for the Blackhawks, showcasing his potential as a top-four defenseman.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 1, Pick 4 — COL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 11 | 31 | 42 | +15 | 48 | 109 | 10.1% | 22:20 | 48.9% | 10.0 | 0.4 | 4.3 | 0.77 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.4 | -0.4 | +0.6 | -0.7 |
League percentile rank: points 75th, GAR 82th, WAR 82th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 4.3 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 7 | 31 | 38 | 1.8 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 3.4 |
| 2022-23 | 42 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 4.0 |
| 2021-22 | 30 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 3.2 |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Bowen Byram has been worth 4.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 82nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.4 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.3 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 Bowen Byram's GAR this season?
Bowen Byram has been worth 4.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 82nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Bowen Byram's WAR this season?
Bowen Byram has been worth about 0.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 82nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Bowen Byram have this season?
Bowen Byram has 11 goals and 31 assists for 42 points in 82 games this season.
Is Bowen Byram a good defenseman?
Bowen Byram ranks in the 82nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Bowen Byram's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Bowen Byram has accumulated 17.5 career GAR and 152 points.
When was Bowen Byram drafted?
Bowen Byram was drafted in 2019 — Round 1, Pick 4 — COL.