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 7.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Dylan DeMelo is a long-tenured veteran defenseman, having played 718 career games over 11 seasons. The 33-year-old has primarily focused on the defensive side of the puck, contributing 182 points in his career.
While he posted a strong 11.0 GAR in 2022-23, his current season in 82 games shows a -3.0 GAR, despite contributing +2 GAR through his even-strength defense. This suggests a blueliner whose overall impact has diminished.
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% | 3.3 | 0.2 | 7.1 | -0.56 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | +3.4 | -0.1 | -0.8 |
League percentile rank: points 41th, GAR 18th, WAR 18th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 7.1 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 0.9 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 3 | 28 | 31 | 13.9 |
| 2022-23 | 75 | 6 | 21 | 27 | 15.8 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 18.5 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 4.8 |
| 2019-20 | 59 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 7.8 |
| 2018-19 | 77 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 2.2 |
| 2017-18 | 63 | 0 | 20 | 20 | -0.4 |
| 2016-17 | 25 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1.1 |
| 2015-16 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dylan DeMelo has been worth 7.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 18th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.4 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.5).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 18.5 in 2021-22.
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 7.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 18th percentile of NHL players.
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 18th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.1) in the 2025-26 season.