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 1.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Colton Parayko is a seasoned defenseman for the St. Louis Blues, now in his eleventh NHL season. The 33-year-old has been a consistent presence on the blueline, having played 800 career games, amassing 81 goals and 232 assists for 313 points. This season, he has contributed 4 goals and 14 assists for 18 points across 77 games, earning a 1.4 GAR.
While his current GAR is modest, Parayko's primary value driver this season stems from his even-strength offense, which accounts for a significant +2.7 GAR. This offensive contribution highlights his ability to generate scoring opportunities, though his impact has tempered since his peak 10.4 GAR in his rookie 2015-16 season.
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 | 42.7% | 5.8 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.24 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | +1.4 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 40th, GAR 60th, WAR 60th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 1.4 |
| 2024-25 | 64 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 7.6 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 2.1 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 0.5 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 6 | 29 | 35 | 2.8 |
| 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 1.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 60th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.4 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
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 1.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 60th percentile of NHL players.
What is Colton Parayko's WAR this season?
Colton Parayko has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 60th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 60th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Colton Parayko's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Colton Parayko has accumulated 55.1 career GAR and 313 points.
When was Colton Parayko drafted?
Colton Parayko was drafted in 2012 — Round 3, Pick 86 — STL.