Dominic James — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dominic James is an NHL center for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 season Dominic James has 7 goals, 8 assists and 15 points in 43 games, worth 3.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Dominic James made his NHL debut in the 2025-26 season, establishing himself as a young center for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In his first professional campaign, he has played 43 games, tallying 15 points with 7 goals and 8 assists. This performance also marks his peak GAR at 3.0, showcasing immediate impact.
As a rookie, James has demonstrated a capacity for offensive contribution, with his 15 points coming entirely in his current and only season. He contributes to even-strength offense, providing depth scoring and a positive overall GAR in his inaugural year.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 6, Pick 173 — CHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 7 | 8 | 15 | +4 | 8 | 56 | 12.5% | 12:14 | 57.2% | 6.2 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 0.54 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.3 | -0.0 | -0.3 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 53th, WAR 53th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 43 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 3.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dominic James has been worth 3.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 53rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.3 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dominic James's GAR this season?
Dominic James has been worth 3.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 53rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Dominic James's WAR this season?
Dominic James has been worth about 0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 53rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Dominic James have this season?
Dominic James has 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points in 43 games this season.
Is Dominic James a good center?
Dominic James ranks in the 53rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.0) in the 2025-26 season.
When was Dominic James drafted?
Dominic James was drafted in 2022 — Round 6, Pick 173 — CHI.