Jacob Melanson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jacob Melanson is an NHL right wing for the Seattle Kraken. In the 2025-26 season Jacob Melanson has 2 goals, 3 assists and 5 points in 36 games, worth 0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jacob Melanson, a 23-year-old right wing drafted by the Seattle Kraken, is in the early stages of his NHL career. Over two seasons, he has played 37 career games, with 36 of those coming this season, where he has recorded 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points. His peak GAR and current GAR both stand at 0.6, indicating a modest impact.
Melanson's primary contribution this season has been in even-strength offense, which accounts for +0.4 of his GAR. As a developing prospect, he is currently projecting as a bottom-six forward, showing flashes of offensive potential but still working to establish a consistent role.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Seattle Kraken |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 5, Pick 131 — SEA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -9 | 32 | 33 | 6.1% | 9:22 | 48.9% | 5.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.10 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.5 | -0.1 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 6th, GAR 30th, WAR 30th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.6 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jacob Melanson has been worth 0.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 30th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
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 Melanson's GAR this season?
Jacob Melanson has been worth 0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 30th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jacob Melanson's WAR this season?
Jacob Melanson has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 30th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Jacob Melanson have this season?
Jacob Melanson has 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 36 games this season.
Is Jacob Melanson a good right wing?
Jacob Melanson ranks in the 30th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jacob Melanson's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jacob Melanson has accumulated 0.6 career GAR and 5 points.
When was Jacob Melanson drafted?
Jacob Melanson was drafted in 2021 — Round 5, Pick 131 — SEA.