Nick Seeler — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nick Seeler is an NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers. In the 2025-26 season Nick Seeler has 4 goals, 6 assists and 10 points in 80 games, worth -1.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Veteran defenseman Nick Seeler contributes primarily with his defensive play, despite a challenging current season. Through 80 games, the 33-year-old has recorded 10 points on 4 goals and 6 assists, with a current GAR of -1.7. His career has spanned 8 seasons, accumulating 72 points over 453 games.
Seeler's value driver lies in his even-strength defense, where he has provided +2.2 GAR this season. This defensive focus was more pronounced in 2022-23, when he achieved a career-high 4.5 GAR, highlighting his past reliability as a defensive-minded blueliner for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 197 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 5, Pick 131 — MIN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 4 | 6 | 10 | +1 | 38 | 94 | 4.3% | 17:41 | 45.0% | 4.0 | 0.2 | -1.1 | -0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.9 | +1.0 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 27th, WAR 27th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -1.1 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 0.2 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 77 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 0.5 |
| 2021-22 | 43 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -0.4 |
| 2019-20 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 2018-19 | 71 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -1.0 |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nick Seeler has been worth -1.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 27th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.9).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.1 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 Nick Seeler's GAR this season?
Nick Seeler has been worth -1.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 27th percentile of NHL players.
What is Nick Seeler's WAR this season?
Nick Seeler has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 27th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Nick Seeler have this season?
Nick Seeler has 4 goals and 6 assists for 10 points in 80 games this season.
Is Nick Seeler a good defenseman?
Nick Seeler ranks in the 27th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Nick Seeler's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nick Seeler has accumulated 1.5 career GAR and 72 points.
When was Nick Seeler drafted?
Nick Seeler was drafted in 2011 — Round 5, Pick 131 — MIN.