Hunter Brzustewicz — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Hunter Brzustewicz is an NHL defenseman for the Calgary Flames. In the 2025-26 season Hunter Brzustewicz has 2 goals, 5 assists and 7 points in 34 games, worth 0.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A young blueliner getting his first significant NHL action, 21-year-old Hunter Brzustewicz is in his second professional season, having played 35 career games. In his current campaign, he has skated in 34 games, contributing 7 points.
His overall impact this season registers at -0.5 GAR, indicating a challenging adjustment to the NHL level. Brzustewicz is still working to establish a consistent positive contribution as a developing defenseman.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Calgary Flames |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2023 — Round 3, Pick 75 — VAN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 2 | 5 | 7 | +0 | 4 | 33 | 6.1% | 16:10 | 49.8% | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.9 | -0.16 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | +3.1 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 38th, WAR 38th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.9 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Hunter Brzustewicz has been worth 0.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 38th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunter Brzustewicz's GAR this season?
Hunter Brzustewicz has been worth 0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 38th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Hunter Brzustewicz have this season?
Hunter Brzustewicz has 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points in 34 games this season.
Is Hunter Brzustewicz a good defenseman?
Hunter Brzustewicz ranks in the 38th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.9) in the 2025-26 season.