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 4.6 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 46.2% | 14.4 | 0.3 | 4.6 | 0.83 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.7 | +4.5 | +0.2 | -1.1 |
League percentile rank: points 64th, GAR 61th, WAR 61th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 73 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 4.6 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 6 | 19 | 25 | -0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 9 | 15 | 24 | -0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 10 | 18 | 28 | -1.0 |
| 2021-22 | 68 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -0.5 |
| 2020-21 | 42 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -1.1 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 6 | 16 | 22 | -0.9 |
| 2018-19 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 1.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Sam Steel has been worth 4.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 61st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.5 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-1.1).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.6 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 4.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 61st 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 61st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.6) in the 2025-26 season.