Sam Steel — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Sam Steel is an NHL center for the Dallas Stars. In the 2025-26 season Sam Steel has 12 goals, 21 assists and 33 points in 73 games, worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An established middle-to-bottom six center, Sam Steel is in his eighth NHL season, providing consistent play for the Dallas Stars. The 28-year-old has appeared in 491 career games, registering 61 goals and 114 assists for 175 points.
Steel is currently enjoying a career-best season, with his 3.7 GAR matching his projected peak. In 73 games, he has contributed 12 goals and 21 assists for 33 points, with his most significant impact stemming from his strong even-strength defense, accounting for +2.6 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 185 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 1, Pick 30 — ANA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 12 | 21 | 33 | +3 | 24 | 82 | 14.6% | 16:04 | 43.9% | 14.6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.31 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.9 | +3.6 | +0.3 | -0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 64th, GAR 44th, WAR 44th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 73 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 1.7 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 6 | 19 | 25 | -0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 9 | 15 | 24 | -2.0 |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 10 | 18 | 28 | -0.7 |
| 2021-22 | 68 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -1.0 |
| 2020-21 | 42 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -2.4 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 6 | 16 | 22 | -1.7 |
| 2018-19 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Sam Steel has been worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 44th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.6 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.7 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 Sam Steel's GAR this season?
Sam Steel has been worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 44th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Sam Steel have this season?
Sam Steel has 12 goals and 21 assists for 33 points in 73 games this season.
Is Sam Steel a good center?
Sam Steel ranks in the 44th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.7) in the 2025-26 season.