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 11.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Damon Severson is a long-tenured offensive defenseman, now in his twelfth NHL season, who continues to be a significant contributor from the blueline. With 855 career games, he has amassed an impressive 81 goals and 348 points.
At 31 years old, he is enjoying a peak season, recording 8 goals and 32 points in 71 games, resulting in a robust GAR of 11.7. His primary value driver is his exceptional even-strength offense, where he consistently generates scoring opportunities.
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 | 55.8% | 7.8 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 2.14 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.9 | +7.0 | +0.2 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 63th, GAR 94th, WAR 94th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 71 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 11.9 |
| 2024-25 | 70 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 1.7 |
| 2023-24 | 67 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 4.6 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 7 | 26 | 33 | 10.2 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 11 | 35 | 46 | 3.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 1.4 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 8 | 23 | 31 | 1.1 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 11 | 28 | 39 | 1.8 |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 3.6 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 3 | 28 | 31 | 4.1 |
| 2015-16 | 72 | 1 | 20 | 21 | 4.7 |
| 2014-15 | 51 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 2.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Damon Severson has been worth 11.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 94th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+7 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0.2).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.9 in 2025-26.
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 11.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players.
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 94th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (11.9) in the 2025-26 season.