Brendan Gaunce — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brendan Gaunce is an NHL center for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Brendan Gaunce has 2 goals, 4 assists and 6 points in 25 games, worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brendan Gaunce, a 32-year-old center for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has spent 10 seasons in the NHL, accumulating 214 career games. His career high in GAR was a modest 2.7, highlighting his role as a depth forward throughout his tenure.
In his current campaign, Gaunce played 25 games, recording 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points. His overall GAR for the season stands at -3.1, indicating a challenging year where he struggled to provide positive value.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 222 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 26 — VAN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 12 | 29 | 6.9% | 11:54 | 45.4% | 3.6 | 0.3 | -1.2 | -0.29 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | +0.3 | -0.0 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 14th, WAR 14th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1.2 |
| 2024-25 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.6 |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.1 |
| 2021-22 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.1 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.1 |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.4 |
| 2017-18 | 37 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5.1 |
| 2016-17 | 57 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3.6 |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brendan Gaunce has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 14th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.1 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brendan Gaunce's GAR this season?
Brendan Gaunce has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 14th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Brendan Gaunce have this season?
Brendan Gaunce has 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 25 games this season.
Is Brendan Gaunce a good center?
Brendan Gaunce ranks in the 14th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.2) in the 2025-26 season.