Kevin Bahl — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kevin Bahl is an NHL defenseman for the Calgary Flames. In the 2025-26 season Kevin Bahl has 4 goals, 14 assists and 18 points in 76 games, worth -9.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Standing 6'6" and 230 pounds, Kevin Bahl is a physically imposing defenseman for the Calgary Flames who has faced significant struggles in the current 2025-26 season. In 76 games, he has contributed 4 goals and 14 assists for 18 points, but his overall performance is marked by a notably low -8.0 GAR. This suggests he has been a net negative impact player for his team.
Over his six NHL seasons, Bahl has appeared in 297 career games, tallying 11 goals and 52 assists. His peak GAR of 0.9 in 2023-24 indicates he has rarely been an impactful contributor, and his current season's value driver points to a negative effect on power-play offense. He projects as a depth defenseman who has yet to establish consistent positive value.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Calgary Flames |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 230 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 2, Pick 55 — ARI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 4 | 14 | 18 | +2 | 47 | 57 | 7.0% | 21:57 | 42.6% | 2.7 | 0.2 | -9.0 | -1.62 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3.8 | -0.2 | +0.0 | -1.1 |
League percentile rank: points 40th, GAR 1th, WAR 1th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76 | 4 | 14 | 18 | -9.0 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 3 | 17 | 20 | -4.0 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 1 | 10 | 11 | -3.9 |
| 2022-23 | 42 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1.2 |
| 2020-21 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kevin Bahl has been worth -9.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 1st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-3.8).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.4 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 Kevin Bahl's GAR this season?
Kevin Bahl has been worth -9.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 1st percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Kevin Bahl have this season?
Kevin Bahl has 4 goals and 14 assists for 18 points in 76 games this season.
Is Kevin Bahl a good defenseman?
Kevin Bahl ranks in the 1st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-9.0) in the 2025-26 season.