Colton Parayko — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Colton Parayko is an NHL defenseman for the St. Louis Blues. In the 2025-26 season Colton Parayko has 4 goals, 14 assists and 18 points in 77 games, worth 5.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned blueliner for the St. Louis Blues, Colton Parayko has compiled 81 goals and 232 assists over 800 career games across 11 seasons. At 33 years old, he continues to be a fixture on the backend.
While his current 2.7 GAR is a step down from his peak 10.1 GAR in 2017-18, he remains a significant defensive presence. His primary value this season stems from his robust even-strength defense, contributing +4.4 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | St. Louis Blues |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 228 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 3, Pick 86 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 4 | 14 | 18 | -6 | 23 | 105 | 3.8% | 22:12 | 42.6% | 6.4 | 0.3 | 5.6 | 1.00 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | +3.9 | -0.1 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 40th, GAR 79th, WAR 79th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 5.6 |
| 2024-25 | 64 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 8.1 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 0.5 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 4 | 23 | 27 | -0.6 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 6 | 29 | 35 | 2.2 |
| 2020-21 | 32 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 2.2 |
| 2019-20 | 64 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 4.6 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 7.4 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 6 | 29 | 35 | 9.9 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 4 | 31 | 35 | 6.2 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 9 | 24 | 33 | 10.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Colton Parayko has been worth 5.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 79th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.9 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.4 in 2015-16.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colton Parayko's GAR this season?
Colton Parayko has been worth 5.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 79th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Colton Parayko have this season?
Colton Parayko has 4 goals and 14 assists for 18 points in 77 games this season.
Is Colton Parayko a good defenseman?
Colton Parayko ranks in the 79th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (5.6) in the 2025-26 season.