Josh Morrissey — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Josh Morrissey is an NHL defenseman for the Winnipeg Jets. In the 2025-26 season Josh Morrissey has 14 goals, 41 assists and 55 points in 77 games, worth 9.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Josh Morrissey is an elite offensive defenseman, currently enjoying a peak season in his 11th year. With 739 career games played, he boasts an impressive 94 goals and 428 points, showcasing his consistent ability to generate offense from the blueline.
This season, Morrissey has been a top performer, recording 14 goals and 41 assists for 55 points in 77 games, resulting in a strong 11.5 GAR. While known for his offensive prowess, he also contributes defensively on the penalty kill, adding +0.8 GAR in shorthanded defense.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Winnipeg Jets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 195 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 13 — WPG |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 14 | 41 | 55 | +6 | 30 | 146 | 9.6% | 24:43 | 52.3% | 7.7 | 0.5 | 9.8 | 1.76 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.1 | +0.1 | +1.8 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 85th, GAR 94th, WAR 94th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 14 | 41 | 55 | 9.8 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 14 | 48 | 62 | 15.3 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 10 | 59 | 69 | 13.3 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 16 | 60 | 76 | 16.3 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 6.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 1.2 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 5 | 26 | 31 | 1.4 |
| 2018-19 | 59 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 2.4 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 7 | 19 | 26 | -0.7 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 2.0 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Josh Morrissey has been worth 9.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 94th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.1 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 16.3 in 2022-23.
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 Morrissey's GAR this season?
Josh Morrissey has been worth 9.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players.
What is Josh Morrissey's WAR this season?
Josh Morrissey has been worth about 1.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Josh Morrissey have this season?
Josh Morrissey has 14 goals and 41 assists for 55 points in 77 games this season.
Is Josh Morrissey a good defenseman?
Josh Morrissey ranks in the 94th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (9.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Josh Morrissey's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Josh Morrissey has accumulated 67.2 career GAR and 428 points.
When was Josh Morrissey drafted?
Josh Morrissey was drafted in 2013 — Round 1, Pick 13 — WPG.