Ian Cole — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ian Cole is an NHL defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks. In the 2025-26 season Ian Cole has 3 goals, 20 assists and 23 points in 82 games, worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran defenseman, Ian Cole has enjoyed a lengthy NHL career spanning 16 seasons and nearly 1000 games. The 37-year-old blueliner has accumulated 38 goals and 195 assists for 233 points, with his most impactful season reaching a peak GAR of 5.8 in 2014-15. He represents a long-standing presence on the backend.
In his current season, Cole has played a full 82 games for the Chicago Blackhawks, contributing 3 goals and 20 assists for 23 points. Despite an overall GAR of -0.5, he continues to provide specific value through his even-strength defense, contributing +1.5 GAR. This indicates a fading veteran whose overall impact has declined, but who still offers defensive reliability.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 237 lb |
| Draft | 2007 — Round 1, Pick 18 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 3 | 20 | 23 | +16 | 50 | 62 | 4.8% | 18:16 | 43.5% | 3.9 | 0.3 | -0.5 | -0.09 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | +1.5 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 48th, GAR 36th, WAR 36th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 3 | 20 | 23 | -0.5 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 1 | 16 | 17 | -1.3 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -1.2 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 3 | 14 | 17 | -1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 75 | 2 | 17 | 19 | -0.7 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1.4 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 0.8 |
| 2018-19 | 71 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -3.9 |
| 2017-18 | 67 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 0.1 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 1.2 |
| 2015-16 | 70 | 0 | 12 | 12 | -3.1 |
| 2014-15 | 74 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 5.8 |
| 2013-14 | 46 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 3.1 |
| 2012-13 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ian Cole has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 36th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.5 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.8 in 2014-15.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ian Cole's GAR this season?
Ian Cole has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 36th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ian Cole's WAR this season?
Ian Cole has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 36th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ian Cole have this season?
Ian Cole has 3 goals and 20 assists for 23 points in 82 games this season.
Is Ian Cole a good defenseman?
Ian Cole ranks in the 36th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ian Cole's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ian Cole has accumulated -2.3 career GAR and 223 points.
When was Ian Cole drafted?
Ian Cole was drafted in 2007 — Round 1, Pick 18 — STL.