Max Jones — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Max Jones is an NHL left wing for the Edmonton Oilers. In the 2025-26 season Max Jones has 3 goals, 2 assists and 5 points in 21 games, worth 1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A 2016 first-round pick, Max Jones has carved out an eight-season career as a left winger, now with the Edmonton Oilers. Across 305 career games, he has recorded 69 points. This season marks a career high in impact, with a GAR of 3.0 through 21 games, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists.
At 28, Jones's primary value driver is his even-strength defense, where he registers a significant +1.7 GAR. This strong defensive play positions him as a reliable bottom-six forward, effectively shutting down opponents in his own zone.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 216 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 1, Pick 24 — ANA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 3 | 2 | 5 | +3 | 9 | 22 | 13.6% | 8:21 | 54.7% | 2.7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.2 | -0.4 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 34th, WAR 34th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.0 |
| 2024-25 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2.2 |
| 2023-24 | 52 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 2.1 |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 9 | 10 | 19 | -0.8 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.9 |
| 2020-21 | 46 | 7 | 4 | 11 | -0.2 |
| 2019-20 | 59 | 8 | 4 | 12 | -1.5 |
| 2018-19 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Max Jones has been worth 1.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 34th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.1 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 Max Jones's GAR this season?
Max Jones has been worth 1.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 34th percentile of NHL players.
What is Max Jones's WAR this season?
Max Jones has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 34th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Max Jones have this season?
Max Jones has 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 21 games this season.
Is Max Jones a good left wing?
Max Jones ranks in the 34th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Max Jones's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Max Jones has accumulated -2.1 career GAR and 69 points.
When was Max Jones drafted?
Max Jones was drafted in 2016 — Round 1, Pick 24 — ANA.