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 1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran defenseman, Brendan Smith has logged 15 seasons and 741 career games in the NHL. Now 37, his peak GAR of 4.8 came early in his career, establishing him as a reliable, if not high-scoring, presence on the blue line.
This season, Smith appeared in 15 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets, contributing 2 assists and no goals for 2 points. His overall GAR of 0.3 reflects a minimal but positive impact in a limited role.
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 | 45.8% | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 0.21 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | -0.5 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.2 |
| 2024-25 | 32 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -2.9 |
| 2022-23 | 60 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -0.2 |
| 2021-22 | 45 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2.3 |
| 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 1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.3 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.5).
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 1.2 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 (1.2) in the 2025-26 season.