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 -1.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brendan Gaunce, a center for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has played parts of 10 seasons, but has accumulated just 35 points in 214 career games. Despite being a former first-round draft pick, his peak GAR of 1.9 in 2021-22 suggests a limited overall impact throughout his career.
This past season, Gaunce appeared in 25 games, recording 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points. His current GAR stands at -1.5, indicating a negative contribution. His even-strength offense registered a neutral impact, failing to drive value for his team.
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 | 45.6% | 3.5 | 0.3 | -1.5 | -0.27 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.8 | +0.0 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 9th, WAR 9th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1.5 |
| 2024-25 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.6 |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.4 |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 |
| 2021-22 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.9 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.4 |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.0 |
| 2017-18 | 37 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -1.0 |
| 2016-17 | 57 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -0.9 |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brendan Gaunce has been worth -1.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 9th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.8).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.9 in 2021-22.
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 -1.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 9th percentile of NHL players.
What is Brendan Gaunce's WAR this season?
Brendan Gaunce has been worth about -0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 9th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 9th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brendan Gaunce's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brendan Gaunce has accumulated -1.1 career GAR and 35 points.
When was Brendan Gaunce drafted?
Brendan Gaunce was drafted in 2012 — Round 1, Pick 26 — VAN.