Cole Schwindt — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cole Schwindt is an NHL center for the Florida Panthers. In the 2025-26 season Cole Schwindt has 5 goals, 2 assists and 7 points in 29 games, worth 2.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A defensive-minded center, Cole Schwindt is making an impact for the Panthers with a 2.4 GAR this season, primarily driven by his strong even-strength defense, contributing +1.4 GAR. In 29 games this year, he has recorded 5 goals and 2 assists, indicating a specific role within the lineup.
Over his four seasons, Schwindt has played 78 career games, tallying 6 goals and 9 assists for 15 points. His peak GAR matches his current season, suggesting he is currently playing his most effective hockey in a depth role.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Florida Panthers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 3, Pick 81 — FLA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 5 | 2 | 7 | +2 | 2 | 25 | 20.0% | 10:02 | 48.3% | 3.6 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 0.39 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.7 | +1.4 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 48th, WAR 48th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2.2 |
| 2024-25 | 42 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2.2 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
| 2021-22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cole Schwindt has been worth 2.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 48th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.4 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.2 in 2025-26.
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 Schwindt's GAR this season?
Cole Schwindt has been worth 2.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 48th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Cole Schwindt have this season?
Cole Schwindt has 5 goals and 2 assists for 7 points in 29 games this season.
Is Cole Schwindt a good center?
Cole Schwindt ranks in the 48th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.2) in the 2025-26 season.