Dennis Cholowski — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dennis Cholowski is an NHL defenseman for the New York Rangers.
Player Overview
Dennis Cholowski, a former first-round draft pick by Detroit in 2016, has spent seven seasons navigating the NHL landscape, now with the New York Rangers. The defenseman has appeared in 173 career games, bringing experience to the blueline.
His career offensive production includes 13 goals and 29 assists for 42 points. Notably, Cholowski's peak GAR of 0.8 came in his rookie season of 2018-19, suggesting a career path that has seen him primarily fill a depth role rather than living up to his initial draft pedigree.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Rangers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 1, Pick 20 — DET |
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
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 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.