Joel Hanley — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joel Hanley is an NHL defenseman for the Calgary Flames. In the 2025-26 season Joel Hanley has 0 goals, 7 assists and 7 points in 68 games, worth -5.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Joel Hanley is an undrafted veteran defenseman who has carved out an 11-season NHL career, playing 314 games. Primarily a defensive blueliner, he contributed 7 assists in 68 games this past season, bringing his career point total to 45.
Despite a current GAR of -0.7, Hanley's value is evident in his even-strength defensive play, where he contributed +2.1 GAR. His career-high GAR of 1.8 was recorded in the 2020-21 season, showcasing his defensive reliability.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Calgary Flames |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 186 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 0 | 7 | 7 | -5 | 44 | 43 | 0.0% | 14:40 | 51.0% | 1.7 | 0.1 | -5.4 | -0.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.6 | +2.7 | -0.0 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 36th, WAR 36th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 0 | 7 | 7 | -5.4 |
| 2024-25 | 53 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 42 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.8 |
| 2021-22 | 44 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1.7 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 2019-20 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.2 |
| 2018-19 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 |
| 2017-18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2016-17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.0 |
| 2015-16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Joel Hanley has been worth -5.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 36th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.7 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.6).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.7 in 2021-22.
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 Hanley's GAR this season?
Joel Hanley has been worth -5.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 36th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Joel Hanley have this season?
Joel Hanley has 0 goals and 7 assists for 7 points in 68 games this season.
Is Joel Hanley a good defenseman?
Joel Hanley ranks in the 36th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-5.4) in the 2025-26 season.