Brandon Carlo — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brandon Carlo is an NHL defenseman for the St. Louis Blues. In the 2025-26 season Brandon Carlo has 0 goals, 7 assists and 7 points in 55 games, worth -2.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran defenseman with 10 NHL seasons under his belt, Brandon Carlo has logged 692 career games, accumulating 29 goals and 90 assists for 119 points. Now 29, he is currently in a challenging season for the St. Louis Blues, reflected by his -2.6 GAR over 55 games played.
Despite his current overall impact, Carlo has contributed positively to even-strength offense this season, driving 1.2 GAR in that specific area. His career peak GAR of 0.9 came in the 2020-21 season, indicating a shift in his overall value compared to previous years as he continues his extensive career.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | St. Louis Blues |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 227 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 2, Pick 37 — BOS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 0 | 7 | 7 | +4 | 37 | 66 | 0.0% | 19:22 | 37.6% | 2.8 | 0.0 | -2.6 | -0.46 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.1 | +0.1 | -0.0 | +0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 8th, WAR 8th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55 | 0 | 7 | 7 | -2.6 |
| 2024-25 | 83 | 1 | 11 | 12 | -4.3 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -2.8 |
| 2022-23 | 75 | 3 | 13 | 16 | -0.7 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 6 | 9 | 15 | -0.1 |
| 2020-21 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.9 |
| 2019-20 | 67 | 4 | 15 | 19 | -1.5 |
| 2018-19 | 72 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -2.6 |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -6.0 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 6 | 10 | 16 | -5.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brandon Carlo has been worth -2.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 8th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.5 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.1).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.9 in 2020-21.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brandon Carlo's GAR this season?
Brandon Carlo has been worth -2.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 8th percentile of NHL players.
What is Brandon Carlo's WAR this season?
Brandon Carlo has been worth about -0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 8th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Brandon Carlo have this season?
Brandon Carlo has 0 goals and 7 assists for 7 points in 55 games this season.
Is Brandon Carlo a good defenseman?
Brandon Carlo ranks in the 8th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brandon Carlo's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brandon Carlo has accumulated -24.9 career GAR and 119 points.
When was Brandon Carlo drafted?
Brandon Carlo was drafted in 2015 — Round 2, Pick 37 — BOS.