Braden Schneider — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Braden Schneider is an NHL defenseman for the New York Rangers. In the 2025-26 season Braden Schneider has 2 goals, 16 assists and 18 points in 82 games, worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Braden Schneider, a defenseman for the New York Rangers, has become a consistent presence on the blueline, now in his fifth NHL season at just 24 years old. Across 369 career games, he has recorded 20 goals and 67 assists for 87 points, demonstrating steady development since his debut.
This season saw Schneider play a full 82-game schedule, contributing 2 goals and 16 assists for 18 points. However, his overall impact registered at -1.2 GAR, indicating a challenging year defensively. While power-play offense is identified as a value driver, its contribution to his performance this season was not a significant positive factor, suggesting his current role is more focused on even-strength play where he's still finding his footing.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Rangers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 206 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 1, Pick 19 — NYR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 2 | 16 | 18 | -5 | 26 | 102 | 2.0% | 20:27 | 43.3% | 3.6 | 0.2 | -1.2 | -0.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | -0.7 | -0.7 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 40th, GAR 25th, WAR 25th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 2 | 16 | 18 | -1.2 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 1.2 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 1.6 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 2021-22 | 43 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Braden Schneider has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 25th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (-0.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.6 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Braden Schneider's GAR this season?
Braden Schneider has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 25th percentile of NHL players.
What is Braden Schneider's WAR this season?
Braden Schneider has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 25th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Braden Schneider have this season?
Braden Schneider has 2 goals and 16 assists for 18 points in 82 games this season.
Is Braden Schneider a good defenseman?
Braden Schneider ranks in the 25th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Braden Schneider's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Braden Schneider has accumulated 3.7 career GAR and 87 points.
When was Braden Schneider drafted?
Braden Schneider was drafted in 2020 — Round 1, Pick 19 — NYR.