Joel Nystrom — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joel Nystrom is an NHL defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes. In the 2025-26 season Joel Nystrom has 1 goals, 9 assists and 10 points in 38 games, worth 2.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Joel Nystrom is a rookie defenseman who has made an immediate offensive impact in his debut 2025-26 season, registering 10 points (1 goal, 9 assists) across 38 games. As a seventh-round pick from 2021, his 3.0 GAR in his first professional season is a promising start.
His primary contribution stems from even-strength offense, where he has generated +1.5 GAR. Nystrom's early performance suggests he could develop into an offense-driving blueliner for the Hurricanes, already showing a knack for generating scoring opportunities.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 178 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 7, Pick 219 — CAR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 1 | 9 | 10 | +6 | 6 | 43 | 2.3% | 15:11 | 57.8% | 1.4 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 0.48 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.2 | +0.3 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 71th, WAR 71th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 38 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 2.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Joel Nystrom has been worth 2.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 71st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.2 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
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 Nystrom's GAR this season?
Joel Nystrom has been worth 2.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 71st percentile of NHL players.
What is Joel Nystrom's WAR this season?
Joel Nystrom has been worth about 0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 71st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Joel Nystrom have this season?
Joel Nystrom has 1 goals and 9 assists for 10 points in 38 games this season.
Is Joel Nystrom a good defenseman?
Joel Nystrom ranks in the 71st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.7) in the 2025-26 season.
When was Joel Nystrom drafted?
Joel Nystrom was drafted in 2021 — Round 7, Pick 219 — CAR.