Joel Hanley — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joel Hanley is an NHL defenseman for the Calgary Flames.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Joel Hanley has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists) in 1 games. He is 21st on the Calgary Flames in scoring. He is averaging 16:18 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Joel Hanley is a defenseman late in his career, playing third-pair or depth minutes. Despite being undrafted, he provides a modest impact, primarily through his ability to suppress chances at even strength.
His offensive contributions are limited, as he rarely shoots, contributes little offence, and seldom generates quality chances.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Calgary Flames |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 186 lb |
| Born | June 8, 1991 (age 35) in Keswick, Canada |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | — | 16:18 | 39.1% | 0.0 | -0.5 | 0.1 | 0.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +0.2 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:18 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 | -0.60 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2025-26 | 68 | 0 | 7 | 7 | -2.1 |
| 2024-25 | 53 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -0.5 |
| 2023-24 | 42 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -0.9 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.4 |
| 2021-22 | 44 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.7 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1.8 |
| 2019-20 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.0 |
| 2018-19 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 2017-18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 2016-17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 2015-16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.9 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Joel Hanley has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.2 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.8 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 Joel Hanley's GAR this season?
Joel Hanley has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Joel Hanley's WAR this season?
Joel Hanley has been worth about 0.0 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 Joel Hanley have this season?
Joel Hanley has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 1 games this season.
Is Joel Hanley a good defenseman?
Joel Hanley ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.1) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Joel Hanley's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Joel Hanley has accumulated 1.0 career GAR and 45 points.
How tall is Joel Hanley, and how much does he weigh?
Joel Hanley is 5'11" tall and weighs 186 lb. Born June 8, 1991 (age 35) in Keswick, Canada.
How does Joel Hanley score across situations in 2026-27?
Joel Hanley has 0 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
Is Joel Hanley finishing above or below expected in 2026-27?
Joel Hanley has scored 0 goals on 0.0 expected goals (-0.0), finishing in line with what the shot locations alone predicted by Hockey Alchemy's model.