Mason Appleton — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mason Appleton is an NHL center for the Detroit Red Wings. In the 2026-27 season Mason Appleton has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 2 games.
Player Overview
A veteran presence in the bottom-six, Mason Appleton completed his eighth NHL season in 2025-26 with the Detroit Red Wings. The 30-year-old center played 65 games, contributing 6 goals and 8 assists for 14 points. His overall GAR for 2025-26 was -1.8, a dip from his peak GAR of 3.9 achieved in 2023-24, highlighting a challenging season.
Over his 465 career games, Appleton has accumulated 63 goals and 89 assists for 152 points. In 2025-26, his primary value driver was his even-strength defensive play, contributing +0.1 GAR in that area, underscoring his role as a defensive-minded forward despite the overall negative impact.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 196 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 6, Pick 168 — WPG |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 9:50 | 49.1% | 0.0 | 0.2 | — | — |
League percentile rank: points 43th, GAR —th, WAR —th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025-26 | 65 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -1.8 |
| 2024-25 | 71 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 3.0 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 14 | 22 | 36 | 3.9 |
| 2022-23 | 41 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 1.8 |
| 2021-22 | 68 | 8 | 13 | 21 | -0.5 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 3.5 |
| 2019-20 | 46 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -1.2 |
| 2018-19 | 36 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0.9 |
Analysis
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.9 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points does Mason Appleton have this season?
Mason Appleton has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 2 games this season.
What is Mason Appleton's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Mason Appleton has accumulated 9.7 career GAR and 152 points.
When was Mason Appleton drafted?
Mason Appleton was drafted in 2015 — Round 6, Pick 168 — WPG.