Emil Heineman — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Emil Heineman is an NHL left wing for the New York Islanders. In the 2025-26 season Emil Heineman has 22 goals, 9 assists and 31 points in 82 games, worth 4.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Emil Heineman has emerged as a middle-six winger for the New York Islanders, currently posting a career-best 4.5 GAR in 82 games. He's found his scoring touch this season with 22 goals and 9 assists for 31 points, significantly contributing to his 49 career points over 148 games.
Beyond his offensive output, Heineman provides value through his shorthanded defensive play, contributing +0.4 GAR in that area. This suggests a versatile forward capable of both scoring and playing a responsible role on the penalty kill.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 204 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 2, Pick 43 — FLA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 22 | 9 | 31 | -13 | 18 | 174 | 12.6% | 16:37 | 52.6% | 20.5 | 0.4 | 4.2 | 0.75 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.9 | +0.7 | -0.5 | +0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 61th, GAR 58th, WAR 58th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 22 | 9 | 31 | 4.2 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 5.6 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Emil Heineman has been worth 4.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 58th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.9 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.6 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 Emil Heineman's GAR this season?
Emil Heineman has been worth 4.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 58th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Emil Heineman have this season?
Emil Heineman has 22 goals and 9 assists for 31 points in 82 games this season.
Is Emil Heineman a good left wing?
Emil Heineman ranks in the 58th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.2) in the 2025-26 season.