Jacob Trouba — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jacob Trouba is an NHL defenseman for the San Jose Sharks. In the 2025-26 season Jacob Trouba has 10 goals, 25 assists and 35 points in 81 games, worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned defenseman, Jacob Trouba has carved out a lengthy career spanning 13 seasons, accumulating 906 games played with 84 goals and 274 assists. While his peak GAR of 6.9 came early in his tenure, he has consistently contributed offensively from the blueline, amassing 358 career points.
In his current season, Trouba has appeared in 81 games for the San Jose Sharks, posting 10 goals and 25 assists for 35 points. Despite a current GAR of -3.3, his primary value driver remains even-strength offense, contributing a significant +7.5 GAR in that area, indicating he can still generate scoring chances despite overall struggles.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 212 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 9 — WPG |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 10 | 25 | 35 | +0 | 31 | 166 | 6.0% | 22:50 | 46.9% | 7.9 | 0.4 | -1.0 | -0.17 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.7 | -2.7 | -0.3 | -0.8 |
League percentile rank: points 67th, GAR 37th, WAR 37th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 10 | 25 | 35 | -1.0 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -6.7 |
| 2023-24 | 69 | 3 | 19 | 22 | -0.3 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 8 | 22 | 30 | 7.6 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 11 | 28 | 39 | 3.6 |
| 2020-21 | 38 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 1.9 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 7 | 20 | 27 | -0.2 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 8 | 42 | 50 | 1.8 |
| 2017-18 | 55 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 0.5 |
| 2016-17 | 60 | 8 | 25 | 33 | -0.1 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 2.4 |
| 2014-15 | 65 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 0.8 |
| 2013-14 | 65 | 10 | 19 | 29 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jacob Trouba has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 37th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.7 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-2.7).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.6 in 2022-23.
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 Trouba's GAR this season?
Jacob Trouba has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 37th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Jacob Trouba have this season?
Jacob Trouba has 10 goals and 25 assists for 35 points in 81 games this season.
Is Jacob Trouba a good defenseman?
Jacob Trouba ranks in the 37th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.0) in the 2025-26 season.