Jeffrey Viel — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jeffrey Viel is an NHL left wing for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 season Jeffrey Viel has 3 goals, 7 assists and 10 points in 45 games, worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Undrafted left wing Jeffrey Viel is a depth forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning, currently in his fifth NHL season. The 29-year-old has played 99 career games, tallying 15 points (6 goals, 9 assists), with his highest recorded GAR being -0.3 in 2020-21.
In 45 games this season, Viel has registered 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) and a -0.5 GAR. Despite a positive contribution of +1.3 GAR from his even-strength offense, his overall impact remains in the negative.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 214 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -4 | 79 | 62 | 5.9% | 12:38 | 53.6% | 8.2 | 0.3 | -0.5 | -0.09 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.1 | -1.7 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 27th, WAR 27th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 45 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -0.5 |
| 2024-25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 |
| 2022-23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
| 2021-22 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -1.5 |
| 2020-21 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jeffrey Viel has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 27th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.7).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.3 in 2020-21.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeffrey Viel's GAR this season?
Jeffrey Viel has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 27th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jeffrey Viel's WAR this season?
Jeffrey Viel has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 27th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Jeffrey Viel have this season?
Jeffrey Viel has 3 goals and 7 assists for 10 points in 45 games this season.
Is Jeffrey Viel a good left wing?
Jeffrey Viel ranks in the 27th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jeffrey Viel's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jeffrey Viel has accumulated -3.1 career GAR and 15 points.