Joe Veleno — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joe Veleno is an NHL center for the New York Rangers.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Joe Veleno has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists) in 4 games. He is 19th on the New York Rangers in scoring. He is averaging 11:37 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Joe Veleno, a first-round pick, is a center in his prime who plays a physical, hitting game. He is typically deployed in fourth-line or depth minutes, where his overall impact is limited.
Veleno contributes little offence, seldom generating quality chances and rarely shooting the puck.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Rangers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 201 lb |
| Born | January 13, 2000 (age 26) in Montréal, Canada |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 1, Pick 30 — DET |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% | 11:37 | 46.9% | 0.1 | 0.1 | -0.5 | -0.09 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | -0.1 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 9th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:37 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.1 | -0.04 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 |
| 2025-26 | 61 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -4.3 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 8 | 9 | 17 | -1.6 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 12 | 16 | 28 | -0.4 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 9 | 11 | 20 | -1.7 |
| 2021-22 | 66 | 8 | 7 | 15 | -2.5 |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Joe Veleno has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.4 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 Joe Veleno's GAR this season?
Joe Veleno has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Joe Veleno's WAR this season?
Joe Veleno has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Joe Veleno have this season?
Joe Veleno has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 4 games this season.
Is Joe Veleno a good center?
Joe Veleno ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.5) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Joe Veleno's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Joe Veleno has accumulated -11.5 career GAR and 86 points.
How tall is Joe Veleno, and how much does he weigh?
Joe Veleno is 6'1" tall and weighs 201 lb. Born January 13, 2000 (age 26) in Montréal, Canada.
How does Joe Veleno score across situations in 2026-27?
Joe Veleno has 0 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Joe Veleno's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Joe Veleno has scored on 0.0% of 2 shots in 2026-27.