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 0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
With 15 NHL seasons and 984 career games, Brandon Saad is a long-tenured veteran left wing. The 33-year-old for the Vegas Golden Knights has a balanced career offensive record of 269 goals and 269 assists, totaling 538 points, showcasing a lengthy and productive career.
This season, in 49 games, Saad has registered 3 goals and 6 assists, resulting in a 0.1 GAR, indicating a fading overall impact. While his overall contribution is minimal, he still drives 1.2 GAR in even-strength offense. His career peak GAR of 16.3 came during the 2016-17 season, highlighting a significant decline from his prime.
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 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | -0.1 | -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 | 0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 72 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 6.3 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 26 | 16 | 42 | 6.2 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 19 | 18 | 37 | 3.7 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 24 | 25 | 49 | 6.2 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 5.3 |
| 2019-20 | 58 | 21 | 12 | 33 | 6.6 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 23 | 24 | 47 | 7.0 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 18 | 17 | 35 | 8.7 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 24 | 29 | 53 | 16.3 |
| 2015-16 | 78 | 31 | 22 | 53 | 15.5 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 23 | 29 | 52 | 15.2 |
| 2013-14 | 78 | 19 | 28 | 47 | 13.8 |
| 2012-13 | 46 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 10.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brandon Saad has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 26th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.6 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 16.3 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 0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 26th percentile of NHL players.
What is Brandon Saad's WAR this season?
Brandon Saad has been worth about 0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 26th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 (0.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brandon Saad's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brandon Saad has accumulated 120.9 career GAR and 538 points.
When was Brandon Saad drafted?
Brandon Saad was drafted in 2011 — Round 2, Pick 43 — CHI.