Jamie Oleksiak — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jamie Oleksiak is an NHL defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks. In the 2025-26 season Jamie Oleksiak has 5 goals, 10 assists and 15 points in 78 games, worth -3.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A towering veteran defenseman, Jamie Oleksiak has patrolled NHL bluelines for 14 seasons, standing at 6'7" and 252 lbs. While he showed strong form with a peak 11.5 GAR in 2022-23, his current season indicates a notable decline in overall impact.
Through 78 games, Oleksiak has contributed 5 goals and 10 assists for 15 points, but carries a -3.5 GAR. Interestingly, his primary positive contribution comes from even-strength offense, where he adds a respectable +1.7 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'7" |
| Weight | 252 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 1, Pick 14 — DAL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 5 | 10 | 15 | +9 | 36 | 77 | 6.5% | 16:56 | 40.5% | 3.4 | 0.2 | -3.3 | -0.59 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.8 | +4.4 | -0.0 | -1.4 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 17th, WAR 17th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 78 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -3.3 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -6.6 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -4.7 |
| 2022-23 | 75 | 9 | 16 | 25 | -0.6 |
| 2021-22 | 72 | 1 | 16 | 17 | 1.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2.7 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3.7 |
| 2018-19 | 57 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 2.9 |
| 2017-18 | 68 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -1.5 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0.4 |
| 2015-16 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.0 |
| 2014-15 | 36 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -0.2 |
| 2013-14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 2012-13 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jamie Oleksiak has been worth -3.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 17th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.4 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.8).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.7 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamie Oleksiak's GAR this season?
Jamie Oleksiak has been worth -3.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 17th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Jamie Oleksiak have this season?
Jamie Oleksiak has 5 goals and 10 assists for 15 points in 78 games this season.
Is Jamie Oleksiak a good defenseman?
Jamie Oleksiak ranks in the 17th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.3) in the 2025-26 season.