Brian Halonen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brian Halonen is an NHL left wing for the New Jersey Devils. In the 2025-26 season Brian Halonen has 1 goals, 1 assists and 2 points in 15 games, worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brian Halonen is a young left wing for the New Jersey Devils, still finding his footing at the NHL level. In his third professional season, the 27-year-old has played a total of just 19 career games, accumulating 1 goal and 1 assist for 2 points. This season, in 15 games, he has again posted 1 goal and 1 assist for 2 points, resulting in a -0.5 GAR.
His peak GAR was a negative -0.1 in 2023-24, and his current season continues to show a struggle for positive impact. Halonen's only measurable positive contribution this year is a minor +0.1 GAR from shorthanded defense, indicating a player yet to establish a significant role or consistent offensive output.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2017 |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 9 | 7 | 14.3% | 7:37 | 44.5% | 0.9 | 0.1 | -0.5 | -0.09 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.1 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.5 |
| 2024-25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brian Halonen has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.1 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brian Halonen's GAR this season?
Brian Halonen has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brian Halonen's WAR this season?
Brian Halonen has been worth about -0.1 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 Brian Halonen have this season?
Brian Halonen has 1 goals and 1 assists for 2 points in 15 games this season.
Is Brian Halonen a good left wing?
Brian Halonen ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brian Halonen's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brian Halonen has accumulated -0.8 career GAR and 2 points.
When was Brian Halonen drafted?
Brian Halonen was drafted in 2017.