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 0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
At 37 years old, veteran defenseman Brendan Smith has carved out a long career, playing 15 seasons and appearing in 741 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets. A former first-round pick, his offensive contributions have always been modest, totaling 146 career points, with his peak GAR of 5.3 coming early in his career in 2013-14.
This past season saw Smith in a very limited role, playing just 15 games where he recorded 2 assists. His overall GAR of 0.1 reflects a minimal impact, with his primary value coming from a slight positive contribution in even-strength defense, accounting for +0.2 GAR. He appears to be in the twilight of his career, providing depth in limited minutes.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2007 — Round 1, Pick 27 — DET |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 11 | 10 | 0.0% | 11:05 | 46.5% | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +0.2 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 32 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -1.3 |
| 2022-23 | 60 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -0.8 |
| 2021-22 | 45 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1.8 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0.7 |
| 2019-20 | 62 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3.8 |
| 2018-19 | 63 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 0.6 |
| 2017-18 | 44 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1.4 |
| 2016-17 | 51 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -1.6 |
| 2015-16 | 63 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 3.4 |
| 2014-15 | 76 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 3.0 |
| 2013-14 | 71 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 5.3 |
| 2012-13 | 34 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brendan Smith has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.2 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.3 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 0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brendan Smith's WAR this season?
Brendan Smith has been worth about 0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 (0.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brendan Smith's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brendan Smith has accumulated 10.6 career GAR and 139 points.
When was Brendan Smith drafted?
Brendan Smith was drafted in 2007 — Round 1, Pick 27 — DET.