Nazem Kadri — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nazem Kadri is an NHL center for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Nazem Kadri has 16 goals, 34 assists and 50 points in 77 games, worth 8.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nazem Kadri is a seasoned center with 17 NHL seasons under his belt, accumulating 760 points over 1062 career games. He enjoyed a career-best season in 2021-22, achieving an elite 16.1 GAR and establishing himself as a top-tier offensive threat.
Currently, Kadri remains a significant offensive contributor for the Avalanche, posting 16 goals and 34 assists for 50 points in 77 games. His overall GAR is 6.2, with his primary value this season coming from his even-strength offense, which accounts for +7.9 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 185 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 1, Pick 7 — TOR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 16 | 34 | 50 | -30 | 30 | 213 | 6.9% | 19:22 | 56.8% | 24.9 | 0.4 | 8.0 | 1.44 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.8 | -0.7 | +1.8 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 74th, GAR 71th, WAR 71th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 16 | 34 | 50 | 8.0 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 35 | 32 | 67 | 15.9 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 29 | 46 | 75 | 16.0 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 24 | 32 | 56 | 10.1 |
| 2021-22 | 71 | 28 | 59 | 87 | 16.9 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 7.2 |
| 2019-20 | 51 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 6.9 |
| 2018-19 | 73 | 16 | 28 | 44 | 9.7 |
| 2017-18 | 80 | 32 | 23 | 55 | 13.8 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 32 | 29 | 61 | 13.6 |
| 2015-16 | 76 | 17 | 28 | 45 | 13.6 |
| 2014-15 | 73 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 12.5 |
| 2013-14 | 78 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 14.6 |
| 2012-13 | 48 | 18 | 26 | 44 | 14.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nazem Kadri has been worth 8.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 71st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.8 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 16.9 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nazem Kadri's GAR this season?
Nazem Kadri has been worth 8.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 71st percentile of NHL players.
What is Nazem Kadri's WAR this season?
Nazem Kadri has been worth about 1.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 71st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Nazem Kadri have this season?
Nazem Kadri has 16 goals and 34 assists for 50 points in 77 games this season.
Is Nazem Kadri a good center?
Nazem Kadri ranks in the 71st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (8.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Nazem Kadri's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nazem Kadri has accumulated 173.0 career GAR and 741 points.
When was Nazem Kadri drafted?
Nazem Kadri was drafted in 2009 — Round 1, Pick 7 — TOR.