Neal Pionk — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Neal Pionk is an NHL defenseman for the Winnipeg Jets. In the 2025-26 season Neal Pionk has 3 goals, 9 assists and 12 points in 51 games, worth -1.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran blueliner, Neal Pionk is navigating a challenging season for the Jets, recording 3 goals and 9 assists for 12 points in 51 games. His overall GAR of -2.1 represents a dip from his career peak of 6.3, achieved in 2019-20.
Despite current struggles, Pionk still offers a specific contribution to the team. His shorthanded defense provides +0.6 GAR, indicating a role in penalty-killing situations across his 9 NHL seasons.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Winnipeg Jets |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 3 | 9 | 12 | +1 | 37 | 97 | 3.1% | 22:43 | 48.9% | 3.3 | 0.3 | -1.7 | -0.30 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.7 | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 16th, WAR 16th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 51 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -1.7 |
| 2024-25 | 69 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 5.3 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 5 | 28 | 33 | -0.4 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 2.5 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 3 | 31 | 34 | 2.9 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 3 | 29 | 32 | 6.9 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 6 | 39 | 45 | 6.7 |
| 2018-19 | 73 | 6 | 20 | 26 | -2.7 |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -1.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Neal Pionk has been worth -1.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 16th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.9 in 2020-21.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neal Pionk's GAR this season?
Neal Pionk has been worth -1.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 16th percentile of NHL players.
What is Neal Pionk's WAR this season?
Neal Pionk has been worth about -0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 16th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Neal Pionk have this season?
Neal Pionk has 3 goals and 9 assists for 12 points in 51 games this season.
Is Neal Pionk a good defenseman?
Neal Pionk ranks in the 16th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Neal Pionk's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Neal Pionk has accumulated 18.0 career GAR and 268 points.