Quinn Hughes — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Quinn Hughes is an NHL defenseman for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Quinn Hughes has 7 goals, 69 assists and 76 points in 74 games, worth 20.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Quinn Hughes is an elite, high-impact defenseman for the Minnesota Wild, consistently producing at a top-tier level. In his eight-season career, he has accumulated 485 points (66 goals, 419 assists) in 507 games, including a remarkable 76 points in 74 games this season.
His 25.8 GAR this season highlights his significant overall contribution, driven by a strong +4.8 GAR in even-strength defense. This offensive blueliner provides substantial value on both ends of the ice.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 1, Pick 7 — VAN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 7 | 69 | 76 | -4 | 32 | 187 | 4.4% | 27:54 | 60.2% | 10.7 | 1.0 | 20.1 | 3.60 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +12.0 | +0.2 | +5.5 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 84th, GAR 98th, WAR 98th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 7 | 69 | 76 | 20.1 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 16 | 60 | 76 | 15.8 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 17 | 75 | 92 | 17.6 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 7 | 69 | 76 | 9.2 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 8 | 60 | 68 | 10.7 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 3 | 38 | 41 | 7.7 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 8 | 45 | 53 | 15.4 |
| 2018-19 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Quinn Hughes has been worth 20.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 98th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+12 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 20.1 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quinn Hughes's GAR this season?
Quinn Hughes has been worth 20.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 98th percentile of NHL players.
What is Quinn Hughes's WAR this season?
Quinn Hughes has been worth about 3.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 98th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Quinn Hughes have this season?
Quinn Hughes has 7 goals and 69 assists for 76 points in 74 games this season.
Is Quinn Hughes a good defenseman?
Quinn Hughes ranks in the 98th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (20.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Quinn Hughes's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Quinn Hughes has accumulated 97.3 career GAR and 485 points.
When was Quinn Hughes drafted?
Quinn Hughes was drafted in 2018 — Round 1, Pick 7 — VAN.