Nate Schmidt — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nate Schmidt is an NHL defenseman for the Utah Mammoth. In the 2025-26 season Nate Schmidt has 5 goals, 17 assists and 22 points in 82 games, worth 2.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nate Schmidt, an undrafted veteran defenseman, continues to be a reliable presence on the blueline for the Utah Mammoth, now in his 13th NHL season. At 34 years old, he played all 82 games, contributing 5 goals and 17 assists for 22 points, accumulating a solid 4.7 GAR.
His primary value comes from his even-strength offense, which accounts for a significant +5.2 GAR. This consistent offensive output from the backend has been a hallmark of his long career, with his peak GAR of 6.9 coming just last season.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Utah Mammoth |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 197 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 5 | 17 | 22 | +31 | 22 | 86 | 5.8% | 19:42 | 50.9% | 5.0 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 0.86 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.3 | +2.7 | -0.5 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 46th, GAR 79th, WAR 79th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 2.6 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 5.8 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 5.0 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 1.5 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 4 | 28 | 32 | 7.5 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -1.4 |
| 2019-20 | 59 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 5.8 |
| 2018-19 | 61 | 9 | 21 | 30 | -2.3 |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 5 | 31 | 36 | 8.6 |
| 2016-17 | 60 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 3.9 |
| 2015-16 | 72 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 0.4 |
| 2014-15 | 39 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2.7 |
| 2013-14 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nate Schmidt has been worth 2.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 79th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.7 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.6 in 2017-18.
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 Schmidt's GAR this season?
Nate Schmidt has been worth 2.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 79th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nate Schmidt have this season?
Nate Schmidt has 5 goals and 17 assists for 22 points in 82 games this season.
Is Nate Schmidt a good defenseman?
Nate Schmidt ranks in the 79th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.6) in the 2025-26 season.