Brett Kulak — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brett Kulak is an NHL defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Brett Kulak has 1 goals, 11 assists and 12 points in 83 games, worth -2.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned blueliner for the Colorado Avalanche, Brett Kulak is currently enduring a difficult season, reflected in his -2.7 GAR across 83 games. Now 32, he has amassed 663 career games over 12 seasons, with his most impactful year seeing a 5.6 GAR in 2018-19. This season, he has contributed 1 goal and 11 assists for 12 points.
Kulak's value driver this year comes from his even-strength defense, adding a minor +0.2 GAR. However, this contribution is overshadowed by his overall negative performance, indicating a player who is struggling to provide consistent defensive reliability and offensive output in his current role.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 192 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 4, Pick 105 — CGY |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 1 | 11 | 12 | -6 | 38 | 95 | 0.0% | 17:42 | 44.8% | 3.3 | -0.0 | -2.7 | -0.49 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.6 | +0.2 | -0.1 | -0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 1th, GAR 20th, WAR 20th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 83 | 1 | 11 | 12 | -2.7 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 4.0 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 2.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 0.9 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 2.4 |
| 2020-21 | 46 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3.3 |
| 2019-20 | 56 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 4.4 |
| 2018-19 | 57 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 5.6 |
| 2017-18 | 71 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3.0 |
| 2016-17 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.1 |
| 2015-16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
| 2014-15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brett Kulak has been worth -2.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 20th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.2 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.6).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.6 in 2018-19.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brett Kulak's GAR this season?
Brett Kulak has been worth -2.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 20th percentile of NHL players.
What is Brett Kulak's WAR this season?
Brett Kulak has been worth about -0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 20th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Brett Kulak have this season?
Brett Kulak has 1 goals and 11 assists for 12 points in 83 games this season.
Is Brett Kulak a good defenseman?
Brett Kulak ranks in the 20th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brett Kulak's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brett Kulak has accumulated 23.7 career GAR and 137 points.
When was Brett Kulak drafted?
Brett Kulak was drafted in 2012 — Round 4, Pick 105 — CGY.