Carson Soucy — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Carson Soucy is an NHL defenseman for the New York Islanders. In the 2025-26 season Carson Soucy has 5 goals, 7 assists and 12 points in 76 games, worth -7.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran defenseman, Carson Soucy has carved out an eight-season NHL career, accumulating 99 points in 441 games since being a fifth-round draft pick. His career-best GAR of 2.9 came in 2019-20, showcasing a period of more consistent positive contributions.
This season, however, has been a significant challenge for the 31-year-old, as evidenced by his -4.8 GAR through 76 games. His offensive output stands at 5 goals and 7 assists, with power-play offense providing a negligible +0.1 GAR contribution.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 211 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 5, Pick 137 — MIN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -6 | 38 | 62 | 7.7% | 17:13 | 39.9% | 3.4 | 0.2 | -7.9 | -0.90 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.2 | +4.5 | -0.1 | -0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 14th, GAR 15th, WAR 15th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -7.9 |
| 2024-25 | 75 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -6.7 |
| 2023-24 | 40 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 3 | 13 | 16 | -13.9 |
| 2021-22 | 64 | 10 | 11 | 21 | -5.8 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 1 | 16 | 17 | -3.8 |
| 2019-20 | 55 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -0.1 |
| 2017-18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Carson Soucy has been worth -7.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 15th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.5 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.2).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.6 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 Carson Soucy's GAR this season?
Carson Soucy has been worth -7.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 15th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Carson Soucy have this season?
Carson Soucy has 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points in 76 games this season.
Is Carson Soucy a good defenseman?
Carson Soucy ranks in the 15th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-7.9) in the 2025-26 season.