Dennis Cholowski — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dennis Cholowski is an NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils. In the 2025-26 season Dennis Cholowski has 0 goals, 2 assists and 2 points in 17 games, worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A defenseman with seven seasons and 173 games of NHL experience, Dennis Cholowski has struggled to establish a consistent positive impact. His current season sees him with 0 goals, 2 assists, and a -0.1 GAR through 17 games.
The 28-year-old has accumulated 13 goals and 42 points in his career. While his even-strength defense provides a modest +0.2 GAR, this is not enough to offset other areas, leading to his overall negative contribution.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 1, Pick 20 — DET |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -6 | 2 | 12 | 0.0% | 14:40 | 44.1% | 0.5 | -0.2 | -1.2 | -0.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | -0.6 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1.2 |
| 2024-25 | 39 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.0 |
| 2021-22 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.5 |
| 2020-21 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -0.8 |
| 2019-20 | 36 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -0.8 |
| 2018-19 | 52 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dennis Cholowski has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.6).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.8 in 2018-19.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dennis Cholowski's GAR this season?
Dennis Cholowski has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Dennis Cholowski's WAR this season?
Dennis Cholowski has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Dennis Cholowski have this season?
Dennis Cholowski has 0 goals and 2 assists for 2 points in 17 games this season.
Is Dennis Cholowski a good defenseman?
Dennis Cholowski ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Dennis Cholowski's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Dennis Cholowski has accumulated -3.8 career GAR and 42 points.
When was Dennis Cholowski drafted?
Dennis Cholowski was drafted in 2016 — Round 1, Pick 20 — DET.