Paul Cotter — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Paul Cotter is an NHL left wing for the Vancouver Canucks. In the 2025-26 season Paul Cotter has 9 goals, 6 assists and 15 points in 79 games, worth -5.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Paul Cotter is a 6'2" left winger who has carved out a role as a depth forward over five NHL seasons. He has appeared in 296 career games, contributing 47 goals and 35 assists for 82 points, with his best overall performance reflected by a 3.2 GAR in 2024-25.
In the current season, Cotter has been a regular in the lineup, playing 79 games. He has contributed 9 goals and 6 assists for 15 points, but his overall impact is slightly below replacement level, registering a current GAR of -0.3.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 213 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 4, Pick 115 — VGK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 9 | 6 | 15 | -24 | 19 | 61 | 14.8% | 10:41 | 44.1% | 10.5 | 0.2 | -5.0 | -0.16 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.9 | +0.8 | +0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 19th, WAR 19th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 9 | 6 | 15 | -5.0 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 16 | 6 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 7 | 18 | 25 | -1.0 |
| 2022-23 | 55 | 13 | 5 | 18 | -3.6 |
| 2021-22 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Paul Cotter has been worth -5.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 19th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.8 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.9).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.1 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 Paul Cotter's GAR this season?
Paul Cotter has been worth -5.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 19th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Paul Cotter have this season?
Paul Cotter has 9 goals and 6 assists for 15 points in 79 games this season.
Is Paul Cotter a good left wing?
Paul Cotter ranks in the 19th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-5.0) in the 2025-26 season.