Nate Danielson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nate Danielson is an NHL center for the Detroit Red Wings. In the 2025-26 season Nate Danielson has 2 goals, 5 assists and 7 points in 28 games, worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nate Danielson, a first-round draft pick, is a young center for the Detroit Red Wings who is just beginning his NHL career. At 21 years old, he played 28 games in his debut season, contributing 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points, resulting in a 0.5 GAR.
His initial professional impact has been modest, with no significant contribution from power-play offense. Danielson's first taste of the NHL suggests he is a developing prospect finding his footing at the top level.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 195 lb |
| Draft | 2023 — Round 1, Pick 9 — DET |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -6 | 4 | 31 | 6.5% | 11:01 | 51.1% | 5.5 | 0.2 | -0.9 | 0.13 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.9 | -0.5 | +0.3 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 35th, WAR 35th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 28 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -0.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nate Danielson has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 35th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.9 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.5).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nate Danielson's GAR this season?
Nate Danielson has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 35th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nate Danielson have this season?
Nate Danielson has 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points in 28 games this season.
Is Nate Danielson a good center?
Nate Danielson ranks in the 35th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.9) in the 2025-26 season.