Josh Samanski — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Josh Samanski is an NHL center for the Edmonton Oilers.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Josh Samanski has 1 points (0 goals, 1 assists) in 6 games, a 14-point pace over 84 games. He is 16th on the Edmonton Oilers in scoring. It came at even strength. He is averaging 7:44 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Josh Samanski is a center early in his NHL career. He is deployed in a fourth-line or depth role.
This player's profile offers limited details beyond his position and role.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 195 lb |
| Born | March 22, 2002 (age 24) in Erding, Germany |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 8 | 0 | — | 7:44 | 37.0% | 0.1 | -0.0 | -0.7 | -0.12 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | +0.2 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:44 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0.17 | 0.1 | -1.00 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.7 |
| 2025-26 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Josh Samanski has been worth -0.7 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.2 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
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 -0.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Josh Samanski's WAR this season?
Josh Samanski has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Josh Samanski have this season?
Josh Samanski has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 6 games this season.
Is Josh Samanski a good center?
Josh Samanski ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.7) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Josh Samanski's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Josh Samanski has accumulated -0.6 career GAR and 5 points.
How tall is Josh Samanski, and how much does he weigh?
Josh Samanski is 6'2" tall and weighs 195 lb. Born March 22, 2002 (age 24) in Erding, Germany.
How does Josh Samanski score across situations in 2026-27?
Josh Samanski has 1 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
Is Josh Samanski finishing above or below expected in 2026-27?
Josh Samanski has scored 0 goals on 0.1 expected goals (-0.1), finishing in line with what the shot locations alone predicted by Hockey Alchemy's model.