Drew O'Connor — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Drew O'Connor is an NHL left wing for the Vancouver Canucks. In the 2025-26 season Drew O'Connor has 17 goals, 12 assists and 29 points in 82 games, worth 2.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An undrafted success story, Drew O'Connor has carved out a role as a reliable left wing for the Vancouver Canucks. In his six-season career, he has played 323 games, recording 51 goals and 53 assists for 104 points.
This season, the 28-year-old has played a full 82-game schedule, contributing 17 goals and 12 assists for 29 points, resulting in a 2.5 GAR. His primary value comes from even-strength offense, accounting for +0.6 GAR, showcasing his ability to contribute consistently in a middle-six role.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 209 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 17 | 12 | 29 | -12 | 47 | 136 | 12.5% | 14:35 | 46.3% | 18.1 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 0.45 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.1 | -1.1 | -0.3 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 57th, GAR 49th, WAR 49th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 2.5 |
| 2024-25 | 84 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 16 | 17 | 33 | 4.5 |
| 2022-23 | 46 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2.3 |
| 2021-22 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.7 |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Drew O'Connor has been worth 2.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 49th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.1).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.5 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drew O'Connor's GAR this season?
Drew O'Connor has been worth 2.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 49th percentile of NHL players.
What is Drew O'Connor's WAR this season?
Drew O'Connor has been worth about 0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 49th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Drew O'Connor have this season?
Drew O'Connor has 17 goals and 12 assists for 29 points in 82 games this season.
Is Drew O'Connor a good left wing?
Drew O'Connor ranks in the 49th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Drew O'Connor's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Drew O'Connor has accumulated 10.8 career GAR and 104 points.