Brady Skjei — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brady Skjei is an NHL defenseman for the Nashville Predators.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Brady Skjei has 5 points (0 goals, 5 assists) in 15 games, a 28-point pace over 84 games. He is 9th on the Nashville Predators in scoring. All 5 came at even strength. He is averaging 19:49 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Brady Skjei is a veteran defenseman whose impact is declining, now providing a modest overall contribution while playing top-pair minutes. His influence on the game has lessened, even as he continues to log significant ice time in a key role.
Skjei's main strength is his willingness to shoot from everywhere on the ice. Despite his reduced impact, he remains a presence on the top defensive pair.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Nashville Predators |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
| Born | March 26, 1994 (age 32) in Lakeville, United States |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 28 — NYR |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -5 | 2 | 14 | 0.0% | 19:49 | 39.3% | 0.7 | 0.1 | -0.8 | -0.15 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.1 | -0.1 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 52th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:49 | 14 | 0.0% | 3 | 2 | 0.33 | 0.7 | -0.06 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -0.8 |
| 2025-26 | 82 | 3 | 23 | 26 | -2.6 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 2.2 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 13 | 34 | 47 | 8.6 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 4.3 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 9 | 30 | 39 | 3.7 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -1.0 |
| 2019-20 | 67 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 0.4 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 1.5 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 4 | 21 | 25 | 3.2 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 5 | 34 | 39 | 5.7 |
| 2015-16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.7 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Brady Skjei has been worth -0.8 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.6 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 Brady Skjei's GAR this season?
Brady Skjei has been worth -0.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Brady Skjei's WAR this season?
Brady Skjei has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Brady Skjei have this season?
Brady Skjei has 0 goals and 5 assists for 5 points in 15 games this season.
Is Brady Skjei a good defenseman?
Brady Skjei ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.8) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Brady Skjei's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brady Skjei has accumulated 24.5 career GAR and 311 points.
How tall is Brady Skjei, and how much does he weigh?
Brady Skjei is 6'3" tall and weighs 210 lb. Born March 26, 1994 (age 32) in Lakeville, United States.
How does Brady Skjei score across situations in 2026-27?
Brady Skjei has 5 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Brady Skjei's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Brady Skjei has scored on 0.0% of 14 shots in 2026-27.