Joseph LaBate — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joseph LaBate is an NHL center for the Vancouver Canucks. In the 2025-26 season Joseph LaBate has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 1 games, worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Joseph LaBate is a veteran center whose NHL career has been marked by very limited opportunities. Now 33 years old, he has appeared in just 20 games across three seasons, recording a single assist as his only point.
In his most recent season, he played just one game and registered a GAR of -0.1. His overall career trajectory suggests a depth player who has struggled to establish a consistent impact at the NHL level.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 4, Pick 101 — VAN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 9:32 | 38.5% | 0.4 | 0.1 | -0.2 | -0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.1 | -0.2 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.4 |
| 2016-17 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Joseph LaBate has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.2 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph LaBate's GAR this season?
Joseph LaBate has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Joseph LaBate's WAR this season?
Joseph LaBate has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Joseph LaBate have this season?
Joseph LaBate has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 1 games this season.
Is Joseph LaBate a good center?
Joseph LaBate ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Joseph LaBate's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Joseph LaBate has accumulated -1.4 career GAR and 1 points.
When was Joseph LaBate drafted?
Joseph LaBate was drafted in 2011 — Round 4, Pick 101 — VAN.