Colton White — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Colton White is an NHL defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Colton White has 0 goals, 4 assists and 4 points in 23 games, worth -0.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Colton White is a 29-year-old defenseman who has spent six seasons in the league. In 107 career games, he has recorded 14 assists but has yet to score a goal. This season, playing 23 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets, he has contributed 4 assists.
His overall impact has been consistently negative, with a peak GAR of -0.1 in 2020-21 and a current GAR of -0.8. White appears to be a depth blueliner who provides minimal offensive or defensive value.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 187 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 4, Pick 97 — NJD |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 4 | +2 | 2 | 14 | 0.0% | 12:15 | 46.6% | 0.4 | 0.1 | -0.8 | -0.14 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | -0.7 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 32th, WAR 32th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -0.8 |
| 2022-23 | 46 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -2.6 |
| 2021-22 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -0.3 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
| 2019-20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.6 |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Colton White has been worth -0.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 32nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+0 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.1 in 2020-21.
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 White's GAR this season?
Colton White has been worth -0.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 32nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Colton White's WAR this season?
Colton White has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 32nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Colton White have this season?
Colton White has 0 goals and 4 assists for 4 points in 23 games this season.
Is Colton White a good defenseman?
Colton White ranks in the 32nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Colton White's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Colton White has accumulated -4.5 career GAR and 14 points.
When was Colton White drafted?
Colton White was drafted in 2015 — Round 4, Pick 97 — NJD.