Dylan DeMelo — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dylan DeMelo is an NHL defenseman for the Winnipeg Jets. In the 2025-26 season Dylan DeMelo has 3 goals, 16 assists and 19 points in 82 games, worth -3.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran defenseman, Dylan DeMelo has built a long career over eleven seasons, primarily known for his defensive reliability. Drafted in the sixth round in 2011, the 33-year-old has played 718 career games, tallying 23 goals and 159 assists for 182 points. His peak GAR of 4.3 came early in his career, during the 2015-16 season, establishing him as a steady presence on the blueline.
This season, DeMelo appeared in all 82 games for the Jets, recording 3 goals and 16 assists for 19 points. While his even-strength defense contributed a modest +0.4 GAR, his overall current GAR stands at -3.2, suggesting a decline in his overall impact compared to previous seasons.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Winnipeg Jets |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 6, Pick 179 — SJS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 3 | 16 | 19 | +7 | 40 | 75 | 4.0% | 21:27 | 44.8% | 2.9 | 0.2 | -3.2 | -0.57 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.4 | +0.4 | -0.1 | -0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 41th, GAR 5th, WAR 5th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 3 | 16 | 19 | -3.2 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 1.6 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 3 | 28 | 31 | 2.3 |
| 2022-23 | 75 | 6 | 21 | 27 | 1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 1 | 12 | 13 | -2.6 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 0 | 9 | 9 | -2.7 |
| 2019-20 | 59 | 0 | 10 | 10 | -2.3 |
| 2018-19 | 77 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 2.3 |
| 2017-18 | 63 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 3.4 |
| 2016-17 | 25 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1.3 |
| 2015-16 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dylan DeMelo has been worth -3.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 5th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.4 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.4).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.3 in 2015-16.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dylan DeMelo's GAR this season?
Dylan DeMelo has been worth -3.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 5th percentile of NHL players.
What is Dylan DeMelo's WAR this season?
Dylan DeMelo has been worth about -0.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 5th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Dylan DeMelo have this season?
Dylan DeMelo has 3 goals and 16 assists for 19 points in 82 games this season.
Is Dylan DeMelo a good defenseman?
Dylan DeMelo ranks in the 5th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Dylan DeMelo's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Dylan DeMelo has accumulated 6.0 career GAR and 182 points.
When was Dylan DeMelo drafted?
Dylan DeMelo was drafted in 2011 — Round 6, Pick 179 — SJS.