Cole Smith — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cole Smith is an NHL left wing for the Chicago Blackhawks. In the 2025-26 season Cole Smith has 8 goals, 4 assists and 12 points in 63 games, worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Cole Smith, an undrafted veteran, provides a physical presence on the wing for the Chicago Blackhawks, now in his sixth NHL season. The 30-year-old has played 292 career games, accumulating 25 goals and 39 assists.
In the current campaign, he has 8 goals and 4 assists for 12 points in 63 games. While his even-strength offense contributes a solid +1.6 GAR, his overall impact is a -0.9 GAR, suggesting significant defensive liabilities that outweigh his offensive contributions as a depth forward.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 195 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 8 | 4 | 12 | -7 | 40 | 69 | 11.8% | 14:07 | 42.7% | 10.2 | 0.3 | -0.9 | -0.16 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.6 | +0.3 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 16th, WAR 16th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 63 | 8 | 4 | 12 | -0.9 |
| 2024-25 | 71 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -2.4 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 0.9 |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -1.8 |
| 2021-22 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 |
| 2020-21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cole Smith has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 16th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.6).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.9 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 Cole Smith's GAR this season?
Cole Smith has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 16th percentile of NHL players.
What is Cole Smith's WAR this season?
Cole Smith has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 16th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Cole Smith have this season?
Cole Smith has 8 goals and 4 assists for 12 points in 63 games this season.
Is Cole Smith a good left wing?
Cole Smith ranks in the 16th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Cole Smith's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Cole Smith has accumulated -4.8 career GAR and 64 points.