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 3.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jacob Trouba, a first-round pick and veteran defenseman, has enjoyed a long and productive career, now spanning 13 seasons with 906 career games. For the San Jose Sharks, he continues to be a consistent presence on the blueline, accumulating 358 career points (84 goals, 274 assists). His peak GAR of 5.0 in 2022-23 highlights his significant impact.
This season, Trouba has played 81 games, contributing 10 goals and 25 assists for 35 points, and maintaining a solid GAR of 3.0. His primary value driver is even-strength offense, which accounts for a robust +6.3 GAR, solidifying his role as an offense-first top-pairing blueliner.
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% | 7.6 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 0.54 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.2 | -0.5 | -0.3 | -0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 67th, GAR 75th, WAR 75th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 3.0 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -2.6 |
| 2023-24 | 69 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 8 | 22 | 30 | 5.0 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 11 | 28 | 39 | 3.2 |
| 2020-21 | 38 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 1.9 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 7 | 20 | 27 | -1.1 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 8 | 42 | 50 | 1.6 |
| 2017-18 | 55 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 0.8 |
| 2016-17 | 60 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 0.5 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 2.6 |
| 2014-15 | 65 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 1.2 |
| 2013-14 | 65 | 10 | 19 | 29 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jacob Trouba has been worth 3.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 75th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.0 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 3.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 75th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jacob Trouba's WAR this season?
Jacob Trouba has been worth about 0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 75th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 75th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jacob Trouba's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jacob Trouba has accumulated 17.1 career GAR and 358 points.
When was Jacob Trouba drafted?
Jacob Trouba was drafted in 2012 — Round 1, Pick 9 — WPG.