Colin Blackwell — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Colin Blackwell is an NHL center for the Dallas Stars. In the 2025-26 season Colin Blackwell has 4 goals, 11 assists and 15 points in 70 games, worth -2.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Colin Blackwell is a veteran center currently struggling to make a positive impact for the Dallas Stars. In his eighth season, the 33-year-old has posted 4 goals and 11 assists for 15 points across 70 games, contributing to a -2.0 GAR this season. This marks a significant drop from his peak 3.8 GAR in 2019-20.
Over 368 career games, Blackwell has accumulated 45 goals and 61 assists for 106 points. His primary value driver this season comes from even-strength defense, though it only accounts for a modest +0.5 GAR, indicating a limited contribution to his team's overall performance.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Weight | 181 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 7, Pick 194 — SJS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -2 | 40 | 61 | 6.6% | 11:54 | 41.9% | 7.2 | 0.3 | -2.0 | -0.37 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.2 | +0.5 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 6th, WAR 6th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 70 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -2.0 |
| 2024-25 | 63 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 0.9 |
| 2023-24 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 2022-23 | 53 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -0.6 |
| 2021-22 | 58 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 1.4 |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 2.8 |
| 2019-20 | 27 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3.8 |
| 2018-19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Colin Blackwell has been worth -2.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 6th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.5 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.2).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.8 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colin Blackwell's GAR this season?
Colin Blackwell has been worth -2.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 6th percentile of NHL players.
What is Colin Blackwell's WAR this season?
Colin Blackwell has been worth about -0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 6th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Colin Blackwell have this season?
Colin Blackwell has 4 goals and 11 assists for 15 points in 70 games this season.
Is Colin Blackwell a good center?
Colin Blackwell ranks in the 6th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Colin Blackwell's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Colin Blackwell has accumulated 7.0 career GAR and 106 points.
When was Colin Blackwell drafted?
Colin Blackwell was drafted in 2011 — Round 7, Pick 194 — SJS.