Braeden Cootes — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Braeden Cootes is an NHL center for the Vancouver Canucks. In the 2025-26 season Braeden Cootes has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 3 games, worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A 2025 first-round selection, Braeden Cootes is a raw 19-year-old center who received his initial NHL exposure in a brief debut season. Across three games, he registered no points and accumulated a -0.6 GAR, reflecting a challenging introduction to the professional level. This limited sample size offers only a preliminary glimpse into his capabilities.
During his short stint, Cootes showed no discernible offensive impact at even strength, with his value driver indicating a -0 GAR in that category. As a recent high draft pick, he remains a significant developmental project for the Canucks, with future seasons crucial for shaping his role and determining his long-term impact as his game matures at the professional level.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 183 lb |
| Draft | 2025 — Round 1, Pick 15 — VAN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | — | 10:47 | 32.3% | — | 0.0 | -0.1 | -0.12 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | -0.1 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Braeden Cootes has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.4).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Braeden Cootes's GAR this season?
Braeden Cootes has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Braeden Cootes have this season?
Braeden Cootes has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 3 games this season.
Is Braeden Cootes a good center?
Braeden Cootes ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.1) in the 2025-26 season.