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 4.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran defenseman, Dougie Hamilton brings significant experience to the blueline with over 900 career games played across 14 seasons. He has consistently contributed offensively throughout his career, accumulating 163 goals and 377 assists for 540 points.
This season, Hamilton continues to be an offensive force, tallying 12 goals and 27 assists in 77 games. His primary value driver remains his even-strength offense, where he has contributed a substantial +9 GAR, reflecting his impact in driving play from the back end.
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% | 10.8 | 0.3 | 4.7 | 0.85 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.0 | +1.0 | +1.8 | +1.1 |
League percentile rank: points 72th, GAR 79th, WAR 79th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 4.7 |
| 2024-25 | 64 | 9 | 31 | 40 | 5.8 |
| 2023-24 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 4.0 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 22 | 52 | 74 | 13.4 |
| 2021-22 | 62 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 4.2 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 10 | 32 | 42 | 9.4 |
| 2019-20 | 47 | 14 | 26 | 40 | 8.1 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 12.1 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 17 | 27 | 44 | 11.6 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 13 | 37 | 50 | 11.8 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 6.3 |
| 2014-15 | 72 | 10 | 32 | 42 | 7.0 |
| 2013-14 | 64 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 4.2 |
| 2012-13 | 42 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 3.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dougie Hamilton has been worth 4.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 79th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (+1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 13.4 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 Dougie Hamilton's GAR this season?
Dougie Hamilton has been worth 4.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 79th percentile of NHL players.
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 79th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.7) in the 2025-26 season.