Josh Samanski — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Josh Samanski is an NHL center for the Edmonton Oilers. In the 2025-26 season Josh Samanski has 2 goals, 2 assists and 4 points in 24 games, worth 0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Josh Samanski is a rookie right wing for the Edmonton Oilers, making his debut in the 2025-26 season. In his first 24 career games, the 24-year-old has recorded 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points.
Despite limited offensive numbers, Samanski's current GAR of 1.6 is primarily driven by his strong even-strength defensive play, contributing +2.2 GAR. He provides value as a defensive-minded forward in his initial NHL looks.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 195 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 6 | 9 | 22.2% | 10:33 | 49.6% | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.26 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | +1.8 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 42th, WAR 42th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Josh Samanski has been worth 0.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 42nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.8 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.4).
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 Samanski's GAR this season?
Josh Samanski has been worth 0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 42nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Josh Samanski have this season?
Josh Samanski has 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points in 24 games this season.
Is Josh Samanski a good center?
Josh Samanski ranks in the 42nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.6) in the 2025-26 season.