Elmer Soderblom — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Elmer Soderblom is an NHL left wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Elmer Soderblom has 7 goals, 6 assists and 13 points in 59 games, worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Elmer Soderblom is a developing left wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins, currently in his third NHL season. The 25-year-old has played 106 career games, accumulating 32 points.
This season, Soderblom has recorded 13 points (7G-6A) in 59 games, contributing a 1.9 GAR. His value is primarily driven by his even-strength offense, which added +0.6 GAR. While he achieved a peak GAR of 2.3 in 2024-25, he continues to establish himself as a bottom-six forward with some offensive upside.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'8" |
| Weight | 252 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 6, Pick 159 — DET |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -1 | 23 | 69 | 4.8% | 10:41 | 47.3% | 8.2 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 0.34 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.7 | -0.1 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 3th, GAR 19th, WAR 19th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 59 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 1.9 |
| 2024-25 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2.3 |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Elmer Soderblom has been worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 19th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.7 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.3 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmer Soderblom's GAR this season?
Elmer Soderblom has been worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 19th percentile of NHL players.
What is Elmer Soderblom's WAR this season?
Elmer Soderblom has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 19th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Elmer Soderblom have this season?
Elmer Soderblom has 7 goals and 6 assists for 13 points in 59 games this season.
Is Elmer Soderblom a good left wing?
Elmer Soderblom ranks in the 19th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Elmer Soderblom's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Elmer Soderblom has accumulated 4.9 career GAR and 32 points.
When was Elmer Soderblom drafted?
Elmer Soderblom was drafted in 2019 — Round 6, Pick 159 — DET.