Jake McCabe — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jake McCabe is an NHL defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the 2025-26 season Jake McCabe has 5 goals, 20 assists and 25 points in 80 games, worth 14.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran presence on the Toronto Maple Leafs' blueline, Jake McCabe brings 13 seasons of NHL experience. The 32-year-old defenseman has played 80 games in his current season, contributing 5 goals and 20 assists for 25 points.
Over his 723 career games, he has accumulated 40 goals and 160 assists for 200 points. While his peak GAR reached 7.3, his current season shows a -3.4 GAR, with his primary value driver coming from even-strength defense at +3 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 2, Pick 44 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 5 | 20 | 25 | +3 | 64 | 77 | 6.5% | 22:24 | 39.3% | 4.0 | 0.3 | 14.5 | -0.87 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.4 | +4.9 | -0.2 | -1.3 |
League percentile rank: points 51th, GAR 7th, WAR 7th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 14.5 |
| 2024-25 | 66 | 2 | 21 | 23 | 1.9 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 20.2 |
| 2022-23 | 76 | 3 | 22 | 25 | 15.4 |
| 2021-22 | 75 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 10.4 |
| 2020-21 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4.7 |
| 2019-20 | 66 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 11.3 |
| 2018-19 | 59 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 7.8 |
| 2017-18 | 53 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3.6 |
| 2016-17 | 76 | 3 | 17 | 20 | -3.1 |
| 2015-16 | 77 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -2.4 |
| 2014-15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.0 |
| 2013-14 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jake McCabe has been worth 14.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 7th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.9 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.4).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 20.2 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jake McCabe's GAR this season?
Jake McCabe has been worth 14.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 7th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Jake McCabe have this season?
Jake McCabe has 5 goals and 20 assists for 25 points in 80 games this season.
Is Jake McCabe a good defenseman?
Jake McCabe ranks in the 7th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (14.5) in the 2025-26 season.