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 -2.6 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 49.2% | 3.7 | 0.3 | -2.6 | -0.47 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | +0.4 | -0.0 | -0.9 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 8th, WAR 8th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2.6 |
| 2024-25 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1.2 |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.3 |
| 2021-22 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2.0 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.0 |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 2017-18 | 37 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -0.8 |
| 2016-17 | 57 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -1.0 |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brendan Gaunce has been worth -2.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 8th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.4 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.9).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.0 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 -2.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 8th 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 8th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.6) in the 2025-26 season.