Nick Paul — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nick Paul is an NHL left wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the 2025-26 season Nick Paul has 7 goals, 8 assists and 15 points in 51 games, worth 1.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nick Paul is a versatile forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who demonstrated a significant impact last season with a 10.2 peak GAR. While his current season's overall contribution is more modest at 0.9 GAR, he remains a positive presence.
His value driver indicates a slight positive contribution in even-strength defense. Through 51 games this season, Paul has recorded 15 points, continuing to play a role in the middle-six of the lineup.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 234 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 4, Pick 101 — DAL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 7 | 8 | 15 | -15 | 32 | 68 | 10.3% | 13:41 | 54.2% | 8.9 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 0.29 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.5 | +2.0 | +0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 43th, WAR 43th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 51 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 1.6 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 9.1 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 24 | 22 | 46 | 6.9 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 16 | 16 | 32 | -0.2 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 0.3 |
| 2019-20 | 56 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 1.9 |
| 2018-19 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.9 |
| 2017-18 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 2015-16 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nick Paul has been worth 1.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 43rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.1 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nick Paul's GAR this season?
Nick Paul has been worth 1.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 43rd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nick Paul have this season?
Nick Paul has 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points in 51 games this season.
Is Nick Paul a good left wing?
Nick Paul ranks in the 43rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.6) in the 2025-26 season.