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 -0.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran defenseman with limited NHL exposure, Dakota Mermis has played 89 career games over nine seasons. At 32 years old, he has spent much of his career as a depth option, contributing 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points in his time in the league.
Mermis's impact this season has been minimal, with a single goal and a current GAR of -0.0 through 11 games. His even-strength defense provides a minor +0.1 GAR, but this contribution is largely offset by other factors, resulting in a negligible overall impact. He serves as an organizational depth piece for the Maple Leafs.
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 | -0.1 | -0.0 | -0.00 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +0.1 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.0 |
| 2024-25 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.7 |
| 2023-24 | 47 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 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 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dakota Mermis has been worth -0.0 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.7 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 -0.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Dakota Mermis's WAR this season?
Dakota Mermis has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 (-0.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Dakota Mermis's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Dakota Mermis has accumulated 0.7 career GAR and 14 points.