Nicolas Aube-Kubel — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nicolas Aube-Kubel is an NHL right wing for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Nicolas Aube-Kubel has 0 goals, 2 assists and 2 points in 6 games, worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nicolas Aube-Kubel is a veteran right winger currently playing a limited role for the Minnesota Wild. In his eighth season, the 30-year-old has appeared in only 6 games, recording 2 assists and a 0.1 GAR. His career spans 310 games, where he has totaled 82 points.
His primary value driver this season comes from his even-strength defense, contributing +0.1 GAR. While his peak GAR was 4.0 in 2019-20, Aube-Kubel's current contributions are modest, fitting a depth forward profile.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 213 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 2, Pick 48 — PHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 6 | 5 | 0.0% | 11:37 | 48.2% | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.4 | +0.1 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 60 | 6 | 10 | 16 | -0.8 |
| 2022-23 | 53 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 1.1 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 3.2 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0.5 |
| 2019-20 | 36 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 3.9 |
| 2018-19 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nicolas Aube-Kubel has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.4 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.9 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicolas Aube-Kubel's GAR this season?
Nicolas Aube-Kubel has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Nicolas Aube-Kubel's WAR this season?
Nicolas Aube-Kubel has been worth about 0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Nicolas Aube-Kubel have this season?
Nicolas Aube-Kubel has 0 goals and 2 assists for 2 points in 6 games this season.
Is Nicolas Aube-Kubel a good right wing?
Nicolas Aube-Kubel ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Nicolas Aube-Kubel's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nicolas Aube-Kubel has accumulated 7.2 career GAR and 82 points.
When was Nicolas Aube-Kubel drafted?
Nicolas Aube-Kubel was drafted in 2014 — Round 2, Pick 48 — PHI.