Damon Severson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Damon Severson is an NHL defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Damon Severson has 8 goals, 24 assists and 32 points in 71 games, worth 6.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Damon Severson brings a wealth of experience to the Columbus Blue Jackets' blue line, having played 12 seasons and 855 career games. The right-shot defenseman, drafted in 2012, continues to be a productive presence in his age-32 season, posting a solid 6.0 GAR through 71 games. His peak GAR of 6.7 in 2022-23 demonstrates his consistent ability to contribute at a high level.
Severson's primary value stems from his even-strength offensive contributions, accounting for +2.2 GAR this season. He has tallied 8 goals and 24 assists for 32 points, underscoring his role in driving play and generating scoring chances from the back end.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 204 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 2, Pick 60 — NJD |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 8 | 24 | 32 | +18 | 45 | 93 | 8.6% | 21:04 | 56.0% | 7.6 | 0.5 | 6.0 | 1.08 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.0 | +0.1 | +0.2 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 63th, GAR 88th, WAR 88th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 71 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 6.0 |
| 2024-25 | 70 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 2.2 |
| 2023-24 | 67 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 2.8 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 7 | 26 | 33 | 6.7 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 11 | 35 | 46 | 1.0 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 1.5 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 8 | 23 | 31 | 0.6 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 11 | 28 | 39 | 1.6 |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 3.9 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 3 | 28 | 31 | 4.6 |
| 2015-16 | 72 | 1 | 20 | 21 | 4.7 |
| 2014-15 | 51 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 2.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Damon Severson has been worth 6.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 88th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.7 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Damon Severson's GAR this season?
Damon Severson has been worth 6.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 88th percentile of NHL players.
What is Damon Severson's WAR this season?
Damon Severson has been worth about 1.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 88th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Damon Severson have this season?
Damon Severson has 8 goals and 24 assists for 32 points in 71 games this season.
Is Damon Severson a good defenseman?
Damon Severson ranks in the 88th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Damon Severson's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Damon Severson has accumulated 38.1 career GAR and 348 points.
When was Damon Severson drafted?
Damon Severson was drafted in 2012 — Round 2, Pick 60 — NJD.