Dakota Mermis — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dakota Mermis is an NHL defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the 2025-26 season Dakota Mermis has 1 goals, 0 assists and 1 points in 11 games, worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Dakota Mermis is a veteran defenseman, now in his ninth professional season, who has carved out a role as a depth blueliner. Over 89 career NHL games, he has recorded 5 goals and 14 points.
In his current campaign, Mermis has appeared in 11 games, contributing one goal. While his GAR currently sits at 0.0, his peak GAR of 6.0 came in the 2024-25 season, with his value primarily stemming from his even-strength defense.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 197 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 11 | 5 | 20.0% | 13:02 | 46.1% | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.04 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | +3.2 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.1 |
| 2023-24 | 47 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -1.6 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2020-21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2019-20 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017-18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dakota Mermis has been worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.2 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.1 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Mermis's GAR this season?
Dakota Mermis has been worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Dakota Mermis have this season?
Dakota Mermis has 1 goals and 0 assists for 1 points in 11 games this season.
Is Dakota Mermis a good defenseman?
Dakota Mermis ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.3) in the 2025-26 season.