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 -8.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Braden Schneider is currently enduring a challenging season on the New York Rangers' blueline, registering 18 points in 82 games. Across five career seasons, the 24-year-old defenseman has accumulated 87 points in 369 games, with his most impactful season reaching a 1.3 GAR.
His current campaign is marked by a significant -8.6 GAR, suggesting a difficult year in overall contribution. While his power-play offense has provided a slight positive impact at +0.2 GAR, it has not offset other areas of his play.
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% | 4.0 | 0.3 | -8.5 | -1.53 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.7 | -3.9 | -0.7 | -0.8 |
League percentile rank: points 40th, GAR 2th, WAR 2th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 2 | 16 | 18 | -8.5 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 6 | 15 | 21 | -1.8 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 0.9 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 5 | 13 | 18 | -0.3 |
| 2021-22 | 43 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Braden Schneider has been worth -8.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 2nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (-0.7 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-3.9).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.9 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 -8.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 2nd percentile of NHL players.
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 2nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-8.5) in the 2025-26 season.