Joe Veleno — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joe Veleno is an NHL center for the New York Rangers. In the 2025-26 season Joe Veleno has 2 goals, 3 assists and 5 points in 61 games, worth -4.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Joe Veleno, a former first-round pick, is currently enduring a challenging season, posting a -5.1 GAR through 61 games. His offensive output has been limited to just 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists) this year, contributing to a career total of 86 points in 367 games.
Despite his struggles, Veleno has shown some positive impact in even-strength defense, where he has generated +1 GAR this season. However, his overall impact has been negative since his debut, with a career-high GAR of -0.9 in 2020-21, indicating a player yet to consistently find his role.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Rangers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 201 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 1, Pick 30 — DET |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -12 | 19 | 52 | 3.8% | 12:05 | 41.5% | 6.2 | 0.2 | -4.8 | -0.86 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3.6 | -0.0 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 6th, GAR 0th, WAR 0th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 61 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -4.8 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 8 | 9 | 17 | -1.3 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 9 | 11 | 20 | -2.1 |
| 2021-22 | 66 | 8 | 7 | 15 | -2.4 |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Joe Veleno has been worth -4.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 0th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-3.6).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.6 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 Joe Veleno's GAR this season?
Joe Veleno has been worth -4.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 0th percentile of NHL players.
What is Joe Veleno's WAR this season?
Joe Veleno has been worth about -0.9 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 0th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Joe Veleno have this season?
Joe Veleno has 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 61 games this season.
Is Joe Veleno a good center?
Joe Veleno ranks in the 0th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-4.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Joe Veleno's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Joe Veleno has accumulated -10.6 career GAR and 86 points.
When was Joe Veleno drafted?
Joe Veleno was drafted in 2018 — Round 1, Pick 30 — DET.