Michael Kesselring — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Michael Kesselring is an NHL defenseman for the San Jose Sharks. In the 2025-26 season Michael Kesselring has 0 goals, 2 assists and 2 points in 34 games, worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Michael Kesselring is an offense-first defenseman who is currently struggling to replicate his previous impact. While he posted a solid 3.5 GAR last season, his current campaign sees him with a -1.8 GAR through 34 games, registering only two assists.
Across 190 career games, Kesselring has accumulated 55 points (12 goals, 43 assists) from the blueline. His even-strength offense has been a consistent positive, contributing +1.2 GAR this season, indicating his ability to drive play offensively despite his overall negative impact.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 215 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 6, Pick 164 — EDM |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 50 | 46 | 0.0% | 13:24 | 48.2% | 1.9 | 0.1 | -1.2 | -0.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.0 | -0.2 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 1th, GAR 24th, WAR 24th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1.2 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 4.0 |
| 2023-24 | 65 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 0.7 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Michael Kesselring has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 24th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.0 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 -1.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 24th percentile of NHL players.
What is Michael Kesselring's WAR this season?
Michael Kesselring has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 24th percentile of NHL players. 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 2 assists for 2 points in 34 games this season.
Is Michael Kesselring a good defenseman?
Michael Kesselring ranks in the 24th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Michael Kesselring's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Michael Kesselring has accumulated 2.8 career GAR and 55 points.
When was Michael Kesselring drafted?
Michael Kesselring was drafted in 2018 — Round 6, Pick 164 — EDM.