Dennis Gilbert — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dennis Gilbert is an NHL defenseman for the Ottawa Senators. In the 2025-26 season Dennis Gilbert has 0 goals, 1 assists and 1 points in 8 games, worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Dennis Gilbert is a veteran defensive blueliner, having played 119 games over seven NHL seasons. His offensive contributions are minimal, with a career total of 3 goals and 21 points, and just 1 assist in 8 games this season.
The 29-year-old's value primarily stems from his even-strength defensive play, which accounts for a +0.4 GAR. His current overall GAR stands at 0.3, with a peak GAR of 1.2 achieved in the 2022-23 season.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Ottawa Senators |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 216 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 3, Pick 91 — CHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% | 12:42 | 49.8% | 0.1 | 0.2 | -0.2 | 0.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.0 | -1.9 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 29 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.4 |
| 2020-21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2019-20 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.0 |
| 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dennis Gilbert has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.9).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.4 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 Dennis Gilbert's GAR this season?
Dennis Gilbert has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Dennis Gilbert have this season?
Dennis Gilbert has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 8 games this season.
Is Dennis Gilbert a good defenseman?
Dennis Gilbert ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.2) in the 2025-26 season.