Kiefer Sherwood — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kiefer Sherwood is an NHL left wing for the San Jose Sharks. In the 2025-26 season Kiefer Sherwood has 23 goals, 13 assists and 36 points in 72 games, worth 4.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An undrafted veteran, Kiefer Sherwood has established himself as a consistent left winger over eight NHL seasons, playing 337 career games. He's tallied 134 points, including 66 goals and 68 assists, and is currently contributing 23 goals and 13 assists through 72 games. His peak GAR of 7.1 came in 2024-25, indicating his most impactful season.
Sherwood's current 4.7 GAR is largely driven by his even-strength offense, which accounts for +1.3 GAR. This highlights his role as a reliable offensive presence, capable of generating scoring chances in regular play.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 23 | 13 | 36 | -20 | 50 | 172 | 15.6% | 17:32 | 51.7% | 19.6 | 0.6 | 4.8 | 0.86 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.9 | -0.7 | +1.4 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 48th, GAR 55th, WAR 55th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 23 | 13 | 36 | 4.8 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 19 | 21 | 40 | 6.5 |
| 2023-24 | 68 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 5.3 |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -0.5 |
| 2021-22 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1.7 |
| 2020-21 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -1.6 |
| 2019-20 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2.9 |
| 2018-19 | 50 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -2.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kiefer Sherwood has been worth 4.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 55th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.9 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.5 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiefer Sherwood's GAR this season?
Kiefer Sherwood has been worth 4.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 55th percentile of NHL players.
What is Kiefer Sherwood's WAR this season?
Kiefer Sherwood has been worth about 0.9 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 55th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Kiefer Sherwood have this season?
Kiefer Sherwood has 23 goals and 13 assists for 36 points in 72 games this season.
Is Kiefer Sherwood a good left wing?
Kiefer Sherwood ranks in the 55th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Kiefer Sherwood's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Kiefer Sherwood has accumulated 7.8 career GAR and 134 points.