David Jiricek — Stats & Advanced Analytics
David Jiricek is an NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers. In the 2025-26 season David Jiricek has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 26 games, worth -1.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
David Jiricek, a young defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers, is experiencing a challenging season with limited impact. Through 26 games this year, the 22-year-old has yet to register a point, contributing a -1.1 GAR. This follows a career where his peak GAR was -0.6 in his rookie season.
Over his four seasons, Jiricek has played 85 career games, tallying 2 goals and 11 assists for 13 points. His current performance indicates a player still finding his footing in the league, with no significant positive contributions this season.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 204 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 1, Pick 6 — CBJ |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 16 | 16 | 0.0% | 11:43 | 47.0% | 0.5 | -0.1 | -1.1 | -0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | -0.3 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 24th, WAR 24th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.1 |
| 2024-25 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -0.6 |
| 2023-24 | 43 | 1 | 9 | 10 | -1.5 |
| 2022-23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season David Jiricek has been worth -1.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 24th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.6 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 David Jiricek's GAR this season?
David Jiricek has been worth -1.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 24th percentile of NHL players.
What is David Jiricek's WAR this season?
David Jiricek has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 24th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does David Jiricek have this season?
David Jiricek has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 26 games this season.
Is David Jiricek a good defenseman?
David Jiricek ranks in the 24th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is David Jiricek's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, David Jiricek has accumulated -3.7 career GAR and 13 points.
When was David Jiricek drafted?
David Jiricek was drafted in 2022 — Round 1, Pick 6 — CBJ.