Sam Dickinson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Sam Dickinson is an NHL defenseman for the San Jose Sharks. In the 2025-26 season Sam Dickinson has 1 goals, 13 assists and 14 points in 72 games, worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Rookie defenseman Sam Dickinson has been given significant exposure in his debut NHL season, appearing in 72 games. The young blueliner has contributed 14 points, tallying one goal and 13 assists.
Despite some positive even-strength offensive contributions (+1.6 GAR), his overall impact for the season is a challenging -2.8 GAR, reflecting the typical adjustments for a first-year player.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2024 — Round 1, Pick 11 — SJS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -4 | 22 | 72 | 138.9% | 16:45 | 45.6% | 4.8 | 0.0 | -1.0 | -0.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | -1.3 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 30th, GAR 29th, WAR 29th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Sam Dickinson has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 29th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.3 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.3).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Dickinson's GAR this season?
Sam Dickinson has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 29th percentile of NHL players.
What is Sam Dickinson's WAR this season?
Sam Dickinson has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 29th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Sam Dickinson have this season?
Sam Dickinson has 1 goals and 13 assists for 14 points in 72 games this season.
Is Sam Dickinson a good defenseman?
Sam Dickinson ranks in the 29th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.0) in the 2025-26 season.
When was Sam Dickinson drafted?
Sam Dickinson was drafted in 2024 — Round 1, Pick 11 — SJS.