Kyle Palmieri — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kyle Palmieri is an NHL center for the New York Islanders. In the 2025-26 season Kyle Palmieri has 6 goals, 12 assists and 18 points in 25 games, worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran and former first-round pick, Kyle Palmieri has compiled an extensive 16-season career, appearing in 925 games. He has been a consistent offensive contributor throughout, tallying 545 career points, with his peak GAR of 12.3 coming in 2015-16.
This season, in 25 games, he has registered 18 points (6 goals, 12 assists) and a 1.0 GAR. His even-strength offense remains a positive factor, contributing 1.1 GAR, showcasing his continued ability to produce.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 192 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 1, Pick 26 — ANA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -2 | 8 | 71 | 8.5% | 18:53 | 55.7% | 8.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.23 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.8 | -0.0 | +0.3 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 36th, WAR 36th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 1.3 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 5.6 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 30 | 24 | 54 | 13.9 |
| 2022-23 | 55 | 16 | 17 | 33 | 6.8 |
| 2021-22 | 69 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 6.4 |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 3.9 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 25 | 20 | 45 | 10.6 |
| 2018-19 | 74 | 27 | 23 | 50 | 10.6 |
| 2017-18 | 62 | 24 | 20 | 44 | 10.8 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 26 | 27 | 53 | 11.2 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 30 | 27 | 57 | 13.9 |
| 2014-15 | 57 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 5.4 |
| 2013-14 | 71 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 7.6 |
| 2012-13 | 42 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 7.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kyle Palmieri has been worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 36th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.8 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 13.9 in 2015-16.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyle Palmieri's GAR this season?
Kyle Palmieri has been worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 36th percentile of NHL players.
What is Kyle Palmieri's WAR this season?
Kyle Palmieri has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 36th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Kyle Palmieri have this season?
Kyle Palmieri has 6 goals and 12 assists for 18 points in 25 games this season.
Is Kyle Palmieri a good center?
Kyle Palmieri ranks in the 36th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Kyle Palmieri's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Kyle Palmieri has accumulated 115.0 career GAR and 537 points.
When was Kyle Palmieri drafted?
Kyle Palmieri was drafted in 2009 — Round 1, Pick 26 — ANA.