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 3.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran left wing, Danton Heinen has played 10 seasons in the NHL, accumulating 612 career games and 253 points. His most impactful season came early in his career, posting a peak GAR of 10.6 in 2017-18. This season, Heinen is operating as a depth forward, contributing 12 points across 46 games.
Heinen's current overall impact registers at 1.2 GAR, with his primary value stemming from even-strength offense, which accounts for +0.4 GAR. His 6 goals and 6 assists this season reflect a limited offensive role, a notable shift from his earlier career performance.
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% | 6.4 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 0.31 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.0 | +3.0 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 46th, WAR 46th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 46 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 3.0 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 9 | 20 | 29 | -1.7 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 17 | 19 | 36 | 7.3 |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 5.8 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 6.7 |
| 2020-21 | 43 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 2.6 |
| 2019-20 | 67 | 10 | 16 | 26 | -1.4 |
| 2018-19 | 77 | 11 | 23 | 34 | 4.1 |
| 2017-18 | 77 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 9.8 |
| 2016-17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Danton Heinen has been worth 3.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 46th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.8 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 3.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 46th percentile of NHL players.
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 46th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.0) in the 2025-26 season.