Shane Wright — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Shane Wright is an NHL center for the Nashville Predators.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Shane Wright has 4 points (3 goals, 1 assists) in 15 games, a 22-point pace over 84 games. He is 12th on the Nashville Predators in scoring. All 4 came at even strength. He is averaging 14:14 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Shane Wright, a first-round, fourth overall selection, is a center who provides a solid two-way presence early in his NHL career. He is typically deployed in third-line minutes, where he consistently gets in front of shots and reliably stays out of the penalty box, contributing to his team's defensive efforts.
While Wright brings a dependable work ethic, his game has a clear limitation in his struggles on faceoffs. Despite this, he offers a steady contribution to the lineup.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Nashville Predators |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 192 lb |
| Born | January 5, 2004 (age 22) in Burlington, Canada |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 1, Pick 4 — SEA |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 3 | 1 | 4 | +2 | 4 | 21 | 14.3% | 14:14 | 50.2% | 3.7 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.09 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.9 | -0.1 | -0.2 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 46th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:14 | 21 | 14.3% | 0 | 1 | 0.29 | 3.7 | 0.20 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 2025-26 | 74 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 3.2 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 19 | 25 | 44 | 5.8 |
| 2023-24 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2.3 |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.7 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Shane Wright has been worth 0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.9 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.8 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shane Wright's GAR this season?
Shane Wright has been worth 0.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Shane Wright's WAR this season?
Shane Wright has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Shane Wright have this season?
Shane Wright has 3 goals and 1 assists for 4 points in 15 games this season.
Is Shane Wright a good center?
Shane Wright ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.5) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Shane Wright's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Shane Wright has accumulated 12.6 career GAR and 82 points.
How tall is Shane Wright, and how much does he weigh?
Shane Wright is 6'0" tall and weighs 192 lb. Born January 5, 2004 (age 22) in Burlington, Canada.
How does Shane Wright score across situations in 2026-27?
Shane Wright has 4 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Shane Wright's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Shane Wright has scored on 14.3% of 21 shots in 2026-27.