Brendan Smith — Stats & Advanced Analytics

Brendan Smith is an NHL defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Brendan Smith has 0 goals, 2 assists and 2 points in 15 games, worth -0.0 Goals Above Replacement.

Player Profile

PositionDefenseman
TeamColumbus Blue Jackets
Shoots / CatchesL
Height6'2"
Weight200 lb
Draft2007 — Round 1, Pick 27 — DET

2025-26 Season Stats

GPGAP+/-PIMShotsS%TOI/GPCF%xGGame ScoreGARWAR
15022-111100.0%11:0545.1%0.90.1-0.0-0.01

GAR Component Breakdown

Even-Strength OffenseEven-Strength DefensePower-Play OffenseShorthanded Defense
+0.4-0.4+0.0-0.3

Career by Season (Regular Season)

SeasonGPGAPGAR
2025-2615022-0.0
2024-2532156-0.4
2023-246351015-2.3
2022-2360055-0.8
2021-22454483.0
2020-214855100.8
2019-2062358-4.5
2018-19634913-3.4
2017-1844178-2.2
2016-17513690.0
2015-1663312152.5
2014-157649133.0
2013-1471514195.1
2012-13340881.5

Analysis

In the 2025-26 season Brendan Smith has been worth -0.0 Goals Above Replacement.

His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.4 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.4).

Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.1 in 2013-14.

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 Smith's GAR this season?

Brendan Smith has been worth -0.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.

How many points does Brendan Smith have this season?

Brendan Smith has 0 goals and 2 assists for 2 points in 15 games this season.

Is Brendan Smith a good defenseman?

Brendan Smith ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.0) in the 2025-26 season.