Max Shabanov — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Max Shabanov is an NHL right wing for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Max Shabanov has 5 goals, 13 assists and 18 points in 44 games, worth 2.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Making his NHL debut this season with the New York Islanders, undrafted right winger Max Shabanov has quickly made an impact. Through 44 games, the 25-year-old has recorded 18 points with 5 goals and 13 assists, achieving a solid 2.7 GAR in his inaugural campaign.
This strong start positions Shabanov as a promising offensive depth forward. While his primary value driver, power-play offense, registers a modest +0.1 GAR, his overall production and positive GAR suggest he is effectively contributing in his first professional season.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Weight | 167 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 5 | 13 | 18 | -5 | 2 | 56 | 8.9% | 13:41 | 49.3% | 6.2 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 0.41 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.8 | -0.1 | +0.4 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 40th, GAR 46th, WAR 46th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 44 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 2.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Max Shabanov has been worth 2.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 46th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.8 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
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 Shabanov's GAR this season?
Max Shabanov has been worth 2.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 46th percentile of NHL players.
What is Max Shabanov's WAR this season?
Max Shabanov has been worth about 0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 46th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Max Shabanov have this season?
Max Shabanov has 5 goals and 13 assists for 18 points in 44 games this season.
Is Max Shabanov a good right wing?
Max Shabanov ranks in the 46th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.3) in the 2025-26 season.