Joel Edmundson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joel Edmundson is an NHL defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings. In the 2025-26 season Joel Edmundson has 2 goals, 21 assists and 23 points in 82 games, worth -0.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A towering veteran defenseman, Joel Edmundson has played over 685 NHL games across 11 seasons, known for his physical presence. He recorded 2 goals and 21 assists for 23 points in 82 games this past season, building on a career total of 153 points.
While his current season GAR stands at -2.3, he still provides a positive impact in even-strength defense, contributing +0.3 GAR in that area. His career high GAR of 2.9 came in the 2024-25 season.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 220 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 2, Pick 46 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 2 | 21 | 23 | +14 | 25 | 104 | 1.9% | 18:29 | 45.5% | 4.7 | 0.2 | -0.0 | -0.00 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | +0.4 | +0.6 | -0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 48th, GAR 45th, WAR 45th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 2 | 21 | 23 | -0.0 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 3.0 |
| 2023-24 | 53 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -2.1 |
| 2022-23 | 61 | 2 | 11 | 13 | -2.4 |
| 2021-22 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.8 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -0.8 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 7 | 13 | 20 | -1.6 |
| 2018-19 | 64 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -2.7 |
| 2017-18 | 69 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 1.6 |
| 2016-17 | 69 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -2.0 |
| 2015-16 | 67 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Joel Edmundson has been worth -0.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 45th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.6 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.0 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel Edmundson's GAR this season?
Joel Edmundson has been worth -0.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 45th percentile of NHL players.
What is Joel Edmundson's WAR this season?
Joel Edmundson has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 45th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Joel Edmundson have this season?
Joel Edmundson has 2 goals and 21 assists for 23 points in 82 games this season.
Is Joel Edmundson a good defenseman?
Joel Edmundson ranks in the 45th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Joel Edmundson's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Joel Edmundson has accumulated -7.8 career GAR and 153 points.
When was Joel Edmundson drafted?
Joel Edmundson was drafted in 2011 — Round 2, Pick 46 — STL.