Jacob Bryson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jacob Bryson is an NHL defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings. In the 2025-26 season Jacob Bryson has 2 goals, 6 assists and 8 points in 50 games, worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jacob Bryson is currently enjoying his most impactful season for the Winnipeg Jets, posting a 3.1 GAR through 50 games. The 28-year-old defenseman primarily contributes through his even-strength defensive play, where he has generated +0.6 GAR. This marks his peak performance in the NHL.
Over his six-season career, Bryson has accumulated 304 games, tallying 6 goals and 45 assists for 51 points. While not an offensive blueliner, his consistent presence and defensive contributions highlight his role as a reliable, established defenseman.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Weight | 177 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 4, Pick 99 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -9 | 10 | 22 | 16.7% | 10:02 | 46.9% | 1.4 | 0.1 | -0.3 | 0.45 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.1 | +3.2 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 6th, GAR 62th, WAR 62th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 50 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 48 | 0 | 7 | 7 | -1.6 |
| 2023-24 | 36 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -0.3 |
| 2022-23 | 59 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -0.2 |
| 2021-22 | 73 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 1.9 |
| 2020-21 | 38 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jacob Bryson has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 62nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.2 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.9 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacob Bryson's GAR this season?
Jacob Bryson has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 62nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Jacob Bryson have this season?
Jacob Bryson has 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points in 50 games this season.
Is Jacob Bryson a good defenseman?
Jacob Bryson ranks in the 62nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.3) in the 2025-26 season.