Dante Fabbro — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dante Fabbro is an NHL defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Dante Fabbro has 5 goals, 6 assists and 11 points in 74 games, worth 4.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Dante Fabbro is a right-shot defenseman for the Blue Jackets, a blueliner who has demonstrated offensive capabilities over his 451-game career. While his current season has seen him register 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists) across 74 games, resulting in a -1.3 GAR, he has previously achieved a significant 8.9 GAR in 2024-25, showcasing a higher potential impact.
The 6'0", 200-pound defenseman's primary value driver stems from his even-strength offense, contributing a +6 GAR in that area. Over eight professional seasons, Fabbro has accumulated 30 goals and 79 assists for 109 total points, suggesting a role as an offense-leaning presence on the backend.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 1, Pick 17 — NSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -16 | 33 | 68 | 7.4% | 16:34 | 44.3% | 2.1 | 0.2 | 4.8 | -0.15 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.1 | +1.2 | -0.1 | -0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 22th, GAR 39th, WAR 39th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 4.8 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 7.8 |
| 2023-24 | 56 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 1.7 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -3.4 |
| 2021-22 | 66 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 4.2 |
| 2020-21 | 40 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 1.1 |
| 2019-20 | 64 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 1.6 |
| 2018-19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dante Fabbro has been worth 4.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 39th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.2 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.8 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 Dante Fabbro's GAR this season?
Dante Fabbro has been worth 4.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 39th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Dante Fabbro have this season?
Dante Fabbro has 5 goals and 6 assists for 11 points in 74 games this season.
Is Dante Fabbro a good defenseman?
Dante Fabbro ranks in the 39th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.8) in the 2025-26 season.