Brandon Tanev — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brandon Tanev is an NHL left wing for the Utah Mammoth. In the 2025-26 season Brandon Tanev has 0 goals, 3 assists and 3 points in 56 games, worth -1.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran, Brandon Tanev has carved out an 11-season career as a left wing, accumulating 183 points across 608 games. Now 34 and playing for the Utah Mammoth, his peak GAR of 6.8 in 2022-23 highlights a period of solid contribution, particularly for an undrafted player known for his energy and defensive work.
This season, Tanev has seen a significant drop in offensive production, with only 3 points in 56 games, resulting in a current GAR of -1.3. Despite his overall negative impact, he continues to provide a positive contribution to even-strength defense, which remains his primary value driver this year, showcasing a continued commitment to his defensive role.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Utah Mammoth |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 189 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -15 | 50 | 42 | 0.0% | 9:22 | 47.7% | 4.5 | 0.2 | -1.3 | -0.23 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.6 | +0.6 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 3th, GAR 10th, WAR 10th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 56 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -1.3 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 1.5 |
| 2023-24 | 66 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 0.0 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 16 | 19 | 35 | 6.8 |
| 2021-22 | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 3.1 |
| 2020-21 | 32 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 2.4 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 0.0 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 4.1 |
| 2017-18 | 61 | 8 | 10 | 18 | -0.6 |
| 2016-17 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4.3 |
| 2015-16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brandon Tanev has been worth -1.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 10th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.6 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.6).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.8 in 2022-23.
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 Tanev's GAR this season?
Brandon Tanev has been worth -1.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 10th percentile of NHL players.
What is Brandon Tanev's WAR this season?
Brandon Tanev has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 10th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Brandon Tanev have this season?
Brandon Tanev has 0 goals and 3 assists for 3 points in 56 games this season.
Is Brandon Tanev a good left wing?
Brandon Tanev ranks in the 10th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brandon Tanev's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brandon Tanev has accumulated 11.3 career GAR and 183 points.