Michael Kesselring — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Michael Kesselring is an NHL defenseman for the San Jose Sharks.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Michael Kesselring has 3 points (0 goals, 3 assists) in 16 games, a 16-point pace over 84 games. He is 11th on the San Jose Sharks in scoring. All 3 came at even strength. He is averaging 19:12 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Michael Kesselring's impact as a defenseman is declining, and he is seeing a shrinking role. Though in his prime, he is primarily deployed for third-pair or depth minutes.
His play is limited by a tendency to take penalties often, and he rarely blocks shots, which restricts his overall effectiveness. He provides modest contributions from the backend.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 215 lb |
| Born | January 13, 2000 (age 26) in Florence, United States |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 6, Pick 164 — EDM |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 13 | 20 | 0.0% | 19:12 | 42.5% | 1.0 | -0.1 | -0.6 | -0.11 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.1 | -0.2 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 37th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:12 | 20 | 0.0% | 1 | 2 | 0.19 | 1.0 | -0.12 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.6 |
| 2025-26 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.9 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 5.1 |
| 2023-24 | 65 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 2.1 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Michael Kesselring has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.1 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Kesselring's GAR this season?
Michael Kesselring has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Michael Kesselring's WAR this season?
Michael Kesselring has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Michael Kesselring have this season?
Michael Kesselring has 0 goals and 3 assists for 3 points in 16 games this season.
Is Michael Kesselring a good defenseman?
Michael Kesselring ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.6) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Michael Kesselring's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Michael Kesselring has accumulated 5.0 career GAR and 58 points.
How tall is Michael Kesselring, and how much does he weigh?
Michael Kesselring is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 lb. Born January 13, 2000 (age 26) in Florence, United States.
How does Michael Kesselring score across situations in 2026-27?
Michael Kesselring has 3 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Michael Kesselring's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Michael Kesselring has scored on 0.0% of 20 shots in 2026-27.