Michael McCarron — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Michael McCarron is an NHL center for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Michael McCarron has 8 goals, 9 assists and 17 points in 79 games, worth -5.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Michael McCarron is a veteran center with a long career spanning nine seasons and 381 games. Despite his substantial experience, he is currently enduring a very challenging season, registering a -6.2 GAR through 79 games, alongside 17 points (8 goals, 9 assists).
This marks a significant downturn from his peak 3.5 GAR just last season. While his even-strength offense has contributed a modest +0.8 GAR this year, his overall impact has been notably negative, contrasting with his career total of 79 points.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 232 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 25 — MTL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 8 | 9 | 17 | -15 | 93 | 109 | 5.8% | 14:30 | 41.0% | 12.9 | 0.2 | -5.8 | -1.04 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.0 | +2.3 | -0.1 | -1.2 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 2th, WAR 2th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 8 | 9 | 17 | -5.8 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -2.7 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 2.8 |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.6 |
| 2021-22 | 51 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.2 |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
| 2017-18 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1.4 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1.3 |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Michael McCarron has been worth -5.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 2nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.8 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 Michael McCarron's GAR this season?
Michael McCarron has been worth -5.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 2nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Michael McCarron have this season?
Michael McCarron has 8 goals and 9 assists for 17 points in 79 games this season.
Is Michael McCarron a good center?
Michael McCarron ranks in the 2nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-5.8) in the 2025-26 season.