Brandon Saad — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brandon Saad is an NHL left wing for the Vegas Golden Knights. In the 2025-26 season Brandon Saad has 3 goals, 6 assists and 9 points in 49 games, worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran nearing 1000 career games, Brandon Saad has had a long tenure as a reliable left wing. Once a significant contributor, he posted a strong 16.4 GAR in 2014-15. Now at 33, his current season with the Golden Knights sees him struggling to produce, with just 9 points (3 goals, 6 assists) through 49 games, a notable dip from his career average of 538 points over 984 games.
His overall impact this season registers at -1.9 GAR, indicating a significant net negative contribution to the team. While his even-strength offense still provides a modest +1.9 GAR, it's insufficient to offset other areas of his game, reflecting a player whose role and effectiveness have diminished as he enters the later stages of his 15-season career.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 2, Pick 43 — CHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -7 | 14 | 78 | 3.8% | 13:23 | 48.1% | 10.2 | 0.1 | -0.3 | -0.06 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.4 | +2.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 17th, GAR 26th, WAR 26th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 49 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 72 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 6.7 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 26 | 16 | 42 | 6.3 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 19 | 18 | 37 | 3.7 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 24 | 25 | 49 | 5.2 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 5.3 |
| 2019-20 | 58 | 21 | 12 | 33 | 6.9 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 23 | 24 | 47 | 6.9 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 18 | 17 | 35 | 8.8 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 24 | 29 | 53 | 16.6 |
| 2015-16 | 78 | 31 | 22 | 53 | 15.5 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 23 | 29 | 52 | 15.3 |
| 2013-14 | 78 | 19 | 28 | 47 | 13.8 |
| 2012-13 | 46 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 10.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brandon Saad has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 26th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 16.6 in 2016-17.
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 Saad's GAR this season?
Brandon Saad has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 26th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Brandon Saad have this season?
Brandon Saad has 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points in 49 games this season.
Is Brandon Saad a good left wing?
Brandon Saad ranks in the 26th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.3) in the 2025-26 season.