Cole McWard — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cole McWard is an NHL defenseman for the New York Islanders. In the 2025-26 season Cole McWard has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 3 games, worth 0.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Cole McWard is an undrafted 25-year-old defenseman who has had very limited NHL exposure across three seasons. He has appeared in only 9 career games, registering a single goal and one point, indicating he is still striving to establish himself at the professional level.
Currently, McWard's impact is marginal, with 0 goals and 0 assists in 3 games this season, resulting in a -0.3 GAR. His peak GAR of 0.4 came in his 2022-23 debut. At 6'2" and 196 pounds, he possesses the size but has yet to translate it into consistent NHL production or positive value.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 196 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 13:44 | 35.2% | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | -0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +5.8 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.0 |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cole McWard has been worth 0.0 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+5.8 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.4 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 GAR this season?
Cole McWard has been worth 0.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Cole McWard have this season?
Cole McWard has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 3 games this season.
Is Cole McWard a good defenseman?
Cole McWard ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.0) in the 2025-26 season.