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 -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran presence with 11 seasons and 552 career games under his belt, Derek Forbort has seen extremely limited action this season for the Canucks. In just two appearances, the 34-year-old defenseman has registered no points and a current GAR of -0.4, indicating a challenging year.
Forbort's most impactful season came in 2021-22, when he posted a 7.0 GAR. However, his current role and production suggest a player whose contributions have significantly diminished, struggling to maintain a consistent spot in the lineup.
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 | -0.1 | -0.2 | 0.17 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +3.5 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 54 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -3.7 |
| 2023-24 | 35 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 54 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 2.5 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -3.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 2019-20 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -4.5 |
| 2017-18 | 78 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 2.2 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 9.1 |
| 2015-16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Derek Forbort has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.5 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.1 in 2016-17.
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 -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
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 (-0.2) in the 2025-26 season.