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 22.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brandon Hagel is an impactful left wing for the Tampa Bay Lightning, currently in the midst of a highly productive season. At 27 years old, he has posted an elite 21.9 GAR through 71 games, complemented by 36 goals and 38 assists for 74 points. This performance follows his career-best 24.5 GAR season, solidifying his role as a significant offensive force.
Hagel's primary strength lies in his even-strength offense, where he has contributed an impressive +9.5 GAR. Over his seven seasons played, he has accumulated 371 points in 446 career games, demonstrating consistent scoring ability as a top-six forward.
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% | 36.3 | 0.7 | 22.9 | 4.12 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +12.9 | +3.0 | +1.2 | +1.1 |
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 | 22.9 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 35 | 55 | 90 | 22.7 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 26 | 49 | 75 | 15.8 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 30 | 34 | 64 | 11.5 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 25 | 19 | 44 | 6.1 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 6.8 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brandon Hagel has been worth 22.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 98th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+12.9 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+1.1).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 22.9 in 2025-26.
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 22.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 98th percentile of NHL players.
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 (22.9) in the 2025-26 season.