Ryker Evans — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryker Evans is an NHL defenseman for the Seattle Kraken. In the 2025-26 season Ryker Evans has 8 goals, 9 assists and 17 points in 67 games, worth 0.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Ryker Evans is a developing defenseman who has consistently been in the lineup, playing 67 games this season and 176 career games over three seasons. He has contributed 8 goals and 9 assists for 17 points this year.
His overall 1.5 GAR is notably supported by his even-strength defense, which accounts for +0.4 GAR. Evans is solidifying his role as a blueliner who can contribute defensively.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Seattle Kraken |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 195 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 2, Pick 35 — SEA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 8 | 9 | 17 | +5 | 40 | 46 | 17.4% | 17:48 | 42.8% | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.12 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.9 | -0.3 | -0.0 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 37th, GAR 52th, WAR 52th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 67 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 0.7 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 5 | 20 | 25 | -1.4 |
| 2023-24 | 36 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 1.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryker Evans has been worth 0.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 52nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.9 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.6 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryker Evans's GAR this season?
Ryker Evans has been worth 0.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 52nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Ryker Evans's WAR this season?
Ryker Evans has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 52nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ryker Evans have this season?
Ryker Evans has 8 goals and 9 assists for 17 points in 67 games this season.
Is Ryker Evans a good defenseman?
Ryker Evans ranks in the 52nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ryker Evans's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ryker Evans has accumulated 0.9 career GAR and 51 points.
When was Ryker Evans drafted?
Ryker Evans was drafted in 2021 — Round 2, Pick 35 — SEA.