Caleb Jones — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Caleb Jones is an NHL defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Caleb Jones has 0 goals, 1 assists and 1 points in 7 games, worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Caleb Jones has seen limited action this season, appearing in just 7 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins and recording a single assist. This follows a career trajectory as a depth defenseman, where he's played 255 games over 8 seasons, accumulating 14 goals and 42 assists for 56 points.
His current GAR stands at -0.1, reflecting his minimal impact in a small sample size. While his peak GAR of 2.3 in 2019-20 suggests a period of slightly greater contribution, his even-strength offense has provided negligible value throughout his career.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 184 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 4, Pick 117 — EDM |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 5 | 0.0% | 17:10 | 41.9% | 0.2 | 0.4 | -0.1 | -0.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.0 | -0.2 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.7 |
| 2022-23 | 73 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -1.1 |
| 2021-22 | 51 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 1.2 |
| 2020-21 | 33 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.4 |
| 2019-20 | 43 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2.3 |
| 2018-19 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Caleb Jones has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.3 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caleb Jones's GAR this season?
Caleb Jones has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Caleb Jones's WAR this season?
Caleb Jones 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 Caleb Jones have this season?
Caleb Jones has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 7 games this season.
Is Caleb Jones a good defenseman?
Caleb Jones ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Caleb Jones's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Caleb Jones has accumulated 2.9 career GAR and 56 points.
When was Caleb Jones drafted?
Caleb Jones was drafted in 2015 — Round 4, Pick 117 — EDM.