Jaycob Megna — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jaycob Megna is an NHL defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights. In the 2025-26 season Jaycob Megna has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 4 games, worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A towering veteran defenseman, Jaycob Megna has logged 197 career games over eight seasons, primarily in a depth role. His offensive contributions have been minimal, with 27 points (4 goals, 23 assists) across his career.
Currently, he has played only four games this season with no points, and his overall GAR stands at -0.2. While his even-strength defense shows a slight positive contribution (+0.1 GAR), his limited ice time and overall impact suggest he is currently a fringe player.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 214 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 7, Pick 210 — ANA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | 10:37 | 53.5% | 0.0 | -0.4 | -0.2 | -0.04 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | +0.1 | +0.0 | -0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 44 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4.6 |
| 2022-23 | 54 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 1.3 |
| 2021-22 | 44 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -0.5 |
| 2018-19 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1.2 |
| 2017-18 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.5 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jaycob Megna has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.3 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 Jaycob Megna's GAR this season?
Jaycob Megna has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jaycob Megna's WAR this season?
Jaycob Megna has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Jaycob Megna have this season?
Jaycob Megna has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 4 games this season.
Is Jaycob Megna a good defenseman?
Jaycob Megna ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jaycob Megna's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jaycob Megna has accumulated -6.2 career GAR and 27 points.
When was Jaycob Megna drafted?
Jaycob Megna was drafted in 2012 — Round 7, Pick 210 — ANA.