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 -2.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran defenseman, Jake McCabe has played 80 games this season, registering 5 goals and 20 assists for 25 points. Despite this offensive contribution, he currently holds a negative GAR of -2.7, indicating a challenging overall impact.
Over his 13-season career, he has accumulated 40 goals and 160 assists for 200 points in 723 games. His shorthanded defense is identified as a positive value driver this season, even amidst his overall negative impact.
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 | 39.2% | 4.0 | 0.2 | -2.7 | -0.49 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.1 | -0.3 | -0.2 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 51th, GAR 6th, WAR 6th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 5 | 20 | 25 | -2.7 |
| 2024-25 | 66 | 2 | 21 | 23 | 0.9 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 3.6 |
| 2022-23 | 76 | 3 | 22 | 25 | 2.6 |
| 2021-22 | 75 | 4 | 18 | 22 | -2.5 |
| 2020-21 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.0 |
| 2019-20 | 66 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -0.4 |
| 2018-19 | 59 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -0.9 |
| 2017-18 | 53 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -1.9 |
| 2016-17 | 76 | 3 | 17 | 20 | -1.5 |
| 2015-16 | 77 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -0.1 |
| 2014-15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 2013-14 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jake McCabe has been worth -2.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 6th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.1).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.6 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 -2.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 6th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jake McCabe's WAR this season?
Jake McCabe has been worth about -0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 6th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 6th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jake McCabe's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jake McCabe has accumulated -2.4 career GAR and 200 points.
When was Jake McCabe drafted?
Jake McCabe was drafted in 2012 — Round 2, Pick 44 — BUF.