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 -1.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A young defenseman at 22 years old, David Jiricek is still developing his game at the NHL level. Across 85 career games over four seasons, he has registered 13 points, with a peak GAR of -0.4 in his rookie year.
Currently, Jiricek is struggling to establish a positive impact. In 26 appearances this season, he has yet to record a point and holds a -1.4 GAR, indicating he is a liability on the ice.
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 | -0.0 | -1.6 | -0.28 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | +5.6 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 30th, WAR 30th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.6 |
| 2024-25 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 43 | 1 | 9 | 10 | -1.4 |
| 2022-23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season David Jiricek has been worth -1.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 30th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+5.6 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.5 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 -1.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 30th percentile of NHL players.
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 30th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.6) in the 2025-26 season.