Danton Heinen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Danton Heinen is an NHL left wing for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Danton Heinen has 6 goals, 6 assists and 12 points in 46 games, worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Danton Heinen, a veteran left wing, is currently providing limited offensive output for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Through 46 games this season, the 31-year-old has recorded 6 goals and 6 assists for 12 points, contributing a modest 1.8 GAR. This marks a significant drop from his career-best 10.0 GAR achieved early in his career during the 2017-18 season.
Over his 10 seasons in the league, Heinen has accumulated 102 goals and 151 assists across 612 career games. His current performance suggests a player in a depth role, with his overall impact being marginal compared to his earlier career.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 187 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 4, Pick 116 — BOS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 6 | 6 | 12 | +6 | 16 | 44 | 16.7% | 11:13 | 52.2% | 6.3 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.32 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.2 | +0.0 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 44th, WAR 44th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 46 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 1.8 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 9 | 20 | 29 | -0.6 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 17 | 19 | 36 | 5.1 |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 3.0 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 7.5 |
| 2020-21 | 43 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 2.5 |
| 2019-20 | 67 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 2.2 |
| 2018-19 | 77 | 11 | 23 | 34 | 7.8 |
| 2017-18 | 77 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 10.0 |
| 2016-17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Danton Heinen has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 44th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.2 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.0 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danton Heinen's GAR this season?
Danton Heinen has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 44th percentile of NHL players.
What is Danton Heinen's WAR this season?
Danton Heinen has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 44th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Danton Heinen have this season?
Danton Heinen has 6 goals and 6 assists for 12 points in 46 games this season.
Is Danton Heinen a good left wing?
Danton Heinen ranks in the 44th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Danton Heinen's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Danton Heinen has accumulated 38.7 career GAR and 253 points.
When was Danton Heinen drafted?
Danton Heinen was drafted in 2014 — Round 4, Pick 116 — BOS.