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 26.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned defenseman, Ian Cole has carved out a lengthy NHL career, appearing in nearly 1,000 games over 16 seasons. While his career peak GAR of 6.3 in 2022-23 showcased a strong impact, his current season with the Blackhawks indicates a decline in overall effectiveness.
At 37, Cole has registered 23 points in 82 games this season, but his overall GAR is a negative -2.4. Despite this, he still contributes positively through even-strength offense, which remains his primary value driver with a +4.4 GAR in that category.
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 | 43.8% | 4.1 | 0.2 | 26.5 | -0.38 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.4 | +1.6 | -0.1 | -1.1 |
League percentile rank: points 48th, GAR 24th, WAR 24th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 26.5 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 1 | 16 | 17 | -1.6 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 24.1 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 22.9 |
| 2021-22 | 75 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 11.9 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2.3 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 12.4 |
| 2018-19 | 71 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 17.2 |
| 2017-18 | 67 | 5 | 15 | 20 | -2.8 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 14.8 |
| 2015-16 | 70 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 1.4 |
| 2014-15 | 74 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 5.6 |
| 2013-14 | 46 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 2.6 |
| 2012-13 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ian Cole has been worth 26.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 24th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.6 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-1.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 26.5 in 2025-26.
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 26.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 24th percentile of NHL players.
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 24th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (26.5) in the 2025-26 season.