Elias Salomonsson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Elias Salomonsson is an NHL defenseman for the Winnipeg Jets. In the 2025-26 season Elias Salomonsson has 1 goals, 4 assists and 5 points in 32 games, worth 0.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Elias Salomonsson is a young defenseman getting his first taste of NHL action with the Winnipeg Jets. In his rookie season, the 22-year-old blueliner has played 32 games.
During this initial stint, Salomonsson has registered 5 points (1G-4A) and a 0.8 GAR. His primary contribution stems from his even-strength offense, which accounts for his entire positive GAR. He is a raw, offense-first prospect beginning to make his mark at the professional level.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Winnipeg Jets |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 172 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 2, Pick 55 — WPG |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -6 | 12 | 37 | 2.7% | 17:58 | 50.3% | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.14 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | +0.1 | +0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 6th, GAR 53th, WAR 53th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 32 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Elias Salomonsson has been worth 0.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 53rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.6 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elias Salomonsson's GAR this season?
Elias Salomonsson has been worth 0.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 53rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Elias Salomonsson's WAR this season?
Elias Salomonsson has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 53rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Elias Salomonsson have this season?
Elias Salomonsson has 1 goals and 4 assists for 5 points in 32 games this season.
Is Elias Salomonsson a good defenseman?
Elias Salomonsson ranks in the 53rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.8) in the 2025-26 season.
When was Elias Salomonsson drafted?
Elias Salomonsson was drafted in 2022 — Round 2, Pick 55 — WPG.