Josh Manson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Josh Manson is an NHL defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Josh Manson has 5 goals, 26 assists and 31 points in 79 games, worth 7.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 218 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 6, Pick 160 — ANA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 5 | 26 | 31 | +42 | 91 | 128 | 3.9% | 17:47 | 57.3% | 6.9 | 0.3 | 7.7 | 1.39 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.9 | +4.8 | -0.1 | +0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 61th, GAR 87th, WAR 87th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 5 | 26 | 31 | 7.7 |
| 2024-25 | 48 | 1 | 14 | 15 | -0.1 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 3.9 |
| 2022-23 | 27 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 1.3 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 6 | 10 | 16 | -0.1 |
| 2020-21 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -0.7 |
| 2019-20 | 50 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -4.0 |
| 2018-19 | 74 | 3 | 13 | 16 | -4.9 |
| 2017-18 | 80 | 7 | 30 | 37 | 2.8 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -1.2 |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 5.4 |
| 2014-15 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -1.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Josh Manson has been worth 7.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 87th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.9 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.7 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 Josh Manson's GAR this season?
Josh Manson has been worth 7.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 87th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Josh Manson have this season?
Josh Manson has 5 goals and 26 assists for 31 points in 79 games this season.
Is Josh Manson a good defenseman?
Josh Manson ranks in the 87th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.7) in the 2025-26 season.