Mason Appleton — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mason Appleton is an NHL center for the Detroit Red Wings. In the 2025-26 season Mason Appleton has 6 goals, 8 assists and 14 points in 65 games, worth -1.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Mason Appleton is an experienced bottom-six center known for his defensive reliability. Across 465 career games, he has consistently contributed to his team's defensive efforts, highlighted by his even-strength defense providing +1.7 GAR.
Though he once achieved a solid 3.6 GAR in 2020-21, his current season with the Red Wings sees him with a -1.2 GAR. With 14 points in 65 games this year, Appleton's offensive output remains limited, but his primary value continues to stem from his play without the puck.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 196 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 6, Pick 168 — WPG |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -4 | 44 | 63 | 9.5% | 13:30 | 42.4% | 5.5 | 0.1 | -1.8 | -0.32 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.5 | +0.1 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 30th, GAR 8th, WAR 8th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
In the 2025-26 season Mason Appleton has been worth -1.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 8th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.5).
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
What is Mason Appleton's GAR this season?
Mason Appleton has been worth -1.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 8th percentile of NHL players.
What is Mason Appleton's WAR this season?
Mason Appleton has been worth about -0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 8th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Mason Appleton have this season?
Mason Appleton has 6 goals and 8 assists for 14 points in 65 games this season.
Is Mason Appleton a good center?
Mason Appleton ranks in the 8th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Mason Appleton's career GAR?
Across 8 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.