Luca Pinelli — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Luca Pinelli is an NHL center for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Luca Pinelli has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 3 games, worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Luca Pinelli is a young center who, at 21, has just begun his NHL career, making his debut in the 2025-26 season. He has appeared in 3 games, registering no points but showing a positive early impact with a GAR of 0.4.
This fourth-round pick is a developing prospect getting his first taste of professional hockey. His brief stint reflects a small but positive contribution, as he works to transition his game to the NHL level.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Weight | 176 lb |
| Draft | 2023 — Round 4, Pick 114 — CBJ |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 6 | 0.0% | 13:46 | 54.7% | 0.7 | 0.0 | -0.1 | 0.08 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.7 | -0.4 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Luca Pinelli has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.7 GAR), while his even-strength defense 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 Luca Pinelli's GAR this season?
Luca Pinelli has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Luca Pinelli have this season?
Luca Pinelli has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 3 games this season.
Is Luca Pinelli a good center?
Luca Pinelli ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.1) in the 2025-26 season.