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 4.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Josh Manson is a seasoned defenseman, now in his 12th NHL season, who continues to be a reliable presence on the blueline. With 705 career games, he has accumulated 44 goals and 201 points, demonstrating consistent offensive output from the back end.
At 34, Manson remains an impactful player, recording 5 goals and 26 assists for 31 points in 79 games this season, contributing a solid 4.6 GAR. His value is predominantly driven by even-strength offense, where he provides a strong +4.1 GAR.
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 | 54.1% | 6.4 | 0.6 | 4.0 | 0.71 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.5 | +1.5 | -0.1 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 61th, GAR 79th, WAR 79th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 5 | 26 | 31 | 4.0 |
| 2024-25 | 48 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 1.3 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 4.1 |
| 2022-23 | 27 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.8 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 6 | 10 | 16 | -0.6 |
| 2020-21 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -0.1 |
| 2019-20 | 50 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -0.2 |
| 2018-19 | 74 | 3 | 13 | 16 | -4.6 |
| 2017-18 | 80 | 7 | 30 | 37 | 4.5 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 2.6 |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 4.6 |
| 2014-15 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Josh Manson has been worth 4.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 79th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.5 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.6 in 2015-16.
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 4.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 79th percentile of NHL players.
What is Josh Manson's WAR this season?
Josh Manson has been worth about 0.7 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 79th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 79th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Josh Manson's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Josh Manson has accumulated 15.9 career GAR and 201 points.
When was Josh Manson drafted?
Josh Manson was drafted in 2011 — Round 6, Pick 160 — ANA.