Derek Forbort — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Derek Forbort is an NHL defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks. In the 2025-26 season Derek Forbort has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 2 games, worth 0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Derek Forbort, a seasoned defenseman, brings over 550 games of NHL experience to the Vancouver Canucks. Now 34, his career has spanned eleven seasons, during which he has accumulated 106 points from 19 goals and 87 assists. This season, in a limited two-game appearance, he registered a 0.6 GAR.
Forbort's primary value lies in his defensive contributions, particularly at even strength, where he provides a significant +0.9 GAR. This specialization highlights his role as a shutdown blueliner, focusing on preventing scoring chances rather than generating offense, a consistent theme throughout his lengthy career.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 216 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 1, Pick 15 — LAK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | 13:56 | 26.2% | 0.1 | -0.2 | 0.6 | 0.10 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +0.9 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 |
| 2024-25 | 54 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -2.3 |
| 2023-24 | 35 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -1.8 |
| 2022-23 | 54 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -2.0 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -3.8 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2.2 |
| 2019-20 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -7.4 |
| 2017-18 | 78 | 1 | 17 | 18 | -3.8 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 2 | 16 | 18 | -2.1 |
| 2015-16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Derek Forbort has been worth 0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.9 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.6 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Derek Forbort's GAR this season?
Derek Forbort has been worth 0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Derek Forbort's WAR this season?
Derek Forbort has been worth about 0.1 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 Derek Forbort have this season?
Derek Forbort has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 2 games this season.
Is Derek Forbort a good defenseman?
Derek Forbort ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Derek Forbort's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Derek Forbort has accumulated -24.2 career GAR and 106 points.
When was Derek Forbort drafted?
Derek Forbort was drafted in 2010 — Round 1, Pick 15 — LAK.