Jalen Chatfield — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jalen Chatfield is an NHL defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes. In the 2025-26 season Jalen Chatfield has 2 goals, 15 assists and 17 points in 72 games, worth -2.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jalen Chatfield is a veteran defenseman who has carved out a six-season NHL career, playing 335 games and accumulating 23 goals and 75 points. While he achieved a peak GAR of 8.7 in the 2023-24 season, his current campaign has seen a notable decline, registering a -3.1 GAR over 72 games played.
This season, the 30-year-old has contributed 2 goals and 15 assists for 17 points. His even-strength offense provides a modest +0.1 GAR, indicating limited offensive impact in his current role. Chatfield continues to be a presence on the blueline, despite the dip in his overall value this year.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 209 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 2 | 15 | 17 | +15 | 18 | 100 | 2.0% | 20:08 | 55.1% | 4.9 | 0.2 | -2.7 | -0.28 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | -0.1 | -0.1 | -1.1 |
League percentile rank: points 37th, GAR 29th, WAR 29th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 2 | 15 | 17 | -2.7 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 3.1 |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 10.4 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -0.6 |
| 2021-22 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.4 |
| 2020-21 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jalen Chatfield has been worth -2.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 29th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.6 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-1.1).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.4 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 Jalen Chatfield's GAR this season?
Jalen Chatfield has been worth -2.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 29th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Jalen Chatfield have this season?
Jalen Chatfield has 2 goals and 15 assists for 17 points in 72 games this season.
Is Jalen Chatfield a good defenseman?
Jalen Chatfield ranks in the 29th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.7) in the 2025-26 season.