Brandon Hagel — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brandon Hagel is an NHL left wing for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 season Brandon Hagel has 36 goals, 38 assists and 74 points in 71 games, worth 18.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An exceptionally productive left wing, Brandon Hagel has emerged as a top-six forward with significant offensive prowess. In 446 career games across seven seasons, he has amassed 161 goals and 210 assists for 371 points, showcasing strong scoring and playmaking ability.
His impressive peak GAR of 18.8 marks him as a high-impact player capable of driving significant value.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 186 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 6, Pick 159 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 36 | 38 | 74 | +34 | 58 | 214 | 16.8% | 19:46 | 57.0% | 34.1 | 1.1 | 18.6 | 3.34 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +13.4 | +1.3 | +1.2 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 95th, GAR 98th, WAR 98th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 71 | 36 | 38 | 74 | 18.6 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 35 | 55 | 90 | 18.8 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 26 | 49 | 75 | 15.2 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 30 | 34 | 64 | 11.1 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 25 | 19 | 44 | 7.1 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 6.7 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brandon Hagel has been worth 18.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 98th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+13.4 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 18.8 in 2024-25.
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 Hagel's GAR this season?
Brandon Hagel has been worth 18.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 98th percentile of NHL players.
What is Brandon Hagel's WAR this season?
Brandon Hagel has been worth about 3.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 98th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Brandon Hagel have this season?
Brandon Hagel has 36 goals and 38 assists for 74 points in 71 games this season.
Is Brandon Hagel a good left wing?
Brandon Hagel ranks in the 98th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (18.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brandon Hagel's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brandon Hagel has accumulated 77.2 career GAR and 371 points.
When was Brandon Hagel drafted?
Brandon Hagel was drafted in 2016 — Round 6, Pick 159 — BUF.