Dougie Hamilton — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dougie Hamilton is an NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils. In the 2025-26 season Dougie Hamilton has 12 goals, 27 assists and 39 points in 77 games, worth 4.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran blueliner with 14 seasons under his belt, Dougie Hamilton continues to be a significant offensive presence for the New Jersey Devils. Over 912 career games, he has amassed 163 goals and 377 assists for 540 points.
In his current campaign, the 33-year-old defenseman has played 77 games, recording 12 goals and 27 assists for 39 points, contributing 4.6 GAR. His primary strength lies in even-strength offense, which accounts for +1.5 GAR of his value. While not at his peak of 12.5 GAR from 2022-23, he remains an offense-first defenseman.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 230 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 1, Pick 9 — BOS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 12 | 27 | 39 | -2 | 50 | 203 | 5.9% | 21:32 | 54.6% | 10.3 | 0.4 | 4.6 | 0.83 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.2 | +0.3 | +1.8 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 72th, GAR 84th, WAR 84th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 4.6 |
| 2024-25 | 64 | 9 | 31 | 40 | 6.6 |
| 2023-24 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 3.3 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 22 | 52 | 74 | 12.5 |
| 2021-22 | 62 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 4.5 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 10 | 32 | 42 | 9.6 |
| 2019-20 | 47 | 14 | 26 | 40 | 7.6 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 12.1 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 17 | 27 | 44 | 12.0 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 13 | 37 | 50 | 12.3 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 6.4 |
| 2014-15 | 72 | 10 | 32 | 42 | 7.4 |
| 2013-14 | 64 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 4.3 |
| 2012-13 | 42 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 3.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dougie Hamilton has been worth 4.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 84th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.2 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.2).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.5 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 Dougie Hamilton's GAR this season?
Dougie Hamilton has been worth 4.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 84th percentile of NHL players.
What is Dougie Hamilton's WAR this season?
Dougie Hamilton has been worth about 0.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 84th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Dougie Hamilton have this season?
Dougie Hamilton has 12 goals and 27 assists for 39 points in 77 games this season.
Is Dougie Hamilton a good defenseman?
Dougie Hamilton ranks in the 84th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Dougie Hamilton's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Dougie Hamilton has accumulated 106.5 career GAR and 540 points.
When was Dougie Hamilton drafted?
Dougie Hamilton was drafted in 2011 — Round 1, Pick 9 — BOS.