Ryan Lindgren — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan Lindgren is an NHL defenseman for the Seattle Kraken. In the 2025-26 season Ryan Lindgren has 2 goals, 7 assists and 9 points in 76 games, worth -4.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A defensive-minded blueliner, Ryan Lindgren has played 8 seasons, accumulating 111 points in 481 career games. While he achieved a peak GAR of 7.7 in 2022-23, his current season has seen a significant downturn, registering a -6.8 GAR through 76 games.
His primary contribution this season has been a modest +0.2 GAR from even-strength defense, indicating a focus on his own end. However, his overall impact has been notably negative, with only 9 points on 2 goals and 7 assists.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Seattle Kraken |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 2, Pick 49 — BOS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 60 | 48 | 4.2% | 18:20 | 38.7% | 2.8 | -0.1 | -4.3 | -0.77 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3.4 | +0.1 | -0.1 | +0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 17th, GAR 2th, WAR 2th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -4.3 |
| 2024-25 | 72 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 3 | 14 | 17 | -2.5 |
| 2022-23 | 63 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 1.1 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -2.4 |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 0.4 |
| 2019-20 | 60 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -0.8 |
| 2018-19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan Lindgren has been worth -4.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 2nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-3.4).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.1 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryan Lindgren's GAR this season?
Ryan Lindgren has been worth -4.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 2nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Ryan Lindgren's WAR this season?
Ryan Lindgren has been worth about -0.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 2nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ryan Lindgren have this season?
Ryan Lindgren has 2 goals and 7 assists for 9 points in 76 games this season.
Is Ryan Lindgren a good defenseman?
Ryan Lindgren ranks in the 2nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-4.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ryan Lindgren's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ryan Lindgren has accumulated -9.0 career GAR and 111 points.
When was Ryan Lindgren drafted?
Ryan Lindgren was drafted in 2016 — Round 2, Pick 49 — BOS.