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 1.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Cole Schwindt has carved out a role as a defensively sound bottom-six center for the Florida Panthers. The 25-year-old has played 78 career games across four seasons, with 29 appearances in the current campaign.
He has registered 5 goals and 2 assists for 7 points this season, achieving a career-high 1.7 GAR. His primary value driver is his even-strength defense, contributing +0.6 GAR, highlighting his responsible play in his own zone.
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 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.30 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.8 | +0.6 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 41th, WAR 41th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.7 |
| 2024-25 | 42 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1.2 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 |
| 2021-22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cole Schwindt has been worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 41st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.8 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.7 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 1.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 41st percentile of NHL players.
What is Cole Schwindt's WAR this season?
Cole Schwindt has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 41st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 41st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Cole Schwindt's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Cole Schwindt has accumulated 2.1 career GAR and 15 points.
When was Cole Schwindt drafted?
Cole Schwindt was drafted in 2019 — Round 3, Pick 81 — FLA.