Cole McWard — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cole McWard is an NHL defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Scouting Report
Despite spanning three seasons, defenseman Cole McWard's NHL experience with the New York Islanders remains quite limited. The 25-year-old right-shot blueliner has appeared in just nine career games, registering a single goal and one point in total.
An undrafted player, McWard recorded his peak GAR of 0.6 in his first season, 2022-23. He continues to work towards establishing a more consistent role at the NHL level, having played only a handful of games across his career.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 196 lb |
| Born | June 9, 2001 (age 25) in Fenton, United States |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.2 |
Analysis
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.2 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cole McWard's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Cole McWard has accumulated 0.1 career GAR and 1 points.
How tall is Cole McWard, and how much does he weigh?
Cole McWard is 6'2" tall and weighs 196 lb. Born June 9, 2001 (age 25) in Fenton, United States.