Esa Lindell — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Esa Lindell is an NHL defenseman for the Dallas Stars. In the 2025-26 season Esa Lindell has 6 goals, 26 assists and 32 points in 82 games, worth -1.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Esa Lindell, a reliable 32-year-old defenseman for the Dallas Stars, has established himself as a steady presence on the blueline over 11 seasons. With 766 career games played, he has contributed 60 goals and 189 assists for 249 points. His most impactful season came in 2017-18, when he recorded a solid 5.6 GAR, showcasing his two-way capabilities.
This season, Lindell has been a fixture in the lineup, appearing in all 82 games and tallying 6 goals and 26 assists for 32 points. His current GAR of -1.4 suggests a challenging year overall. However, his primary value continues to be rooted in his even-strength defense, which has contributed a strong +2 GAR, affirming his role as a defensive anchor.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 217 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 3, Pick 74 — DAL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 6 | 26 | 32 | +30 | 20 | 83 | 7.2% | 23:14 | 43.5% | 5.4 | 0.5 | -1.4 | -0.26 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.1 | +2.0 | -0.1 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 63th, GAR 21th, WAR 21th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 6 | 26 | 32 | -1.4 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 0.5 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 1.4 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 4 | 21 | 25 | 0.9 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -0.4 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 3 | 20 | 23 | -2.0 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 11 | 21 | 32 | -4.4 |
| 2017-18 | 80 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 5.6 |
| 2016-17 | 73 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -2.3 |
| 2015-16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Esa Lindell has been worth -1.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 21st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.6 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esa Lindell's GAR this season?
Esa Lindell has been worth -1.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 21st percentile of NHL players.
What is Esa Lindell's WAR this season?
Esa Lindell has been worth about -0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 21st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Esa Lindell have this season?
Esa Lindell has 6 goals and 26 assists for 32 points in 82 games this season.
Is Esa Lindell a good defenseman?
Esa Lindell ranks in the 21st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Esa Lindell's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Esa Lindell has accumulated -0.5 career GAR and 249 points.
When was Esa Lindell drafted?
Esa Lindell was drafted in 2012 — Round 3, Pick 74 — DAL.