Simon Edvinsson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Simon Edvinsson is an NHL defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings. In the 2025-26 season Simon Edvinsson has 9 goals, 16 assists and 25 points in 72 games, worth 12.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A cornerstone on the Detroit blue line, Simon Edvinsson is delivering a standout season with a 7.3 GAR across 72 games. The 23-year-old defenseman's elite even-strength defensive contributions are his primary value driver, accounting for an impressive +4.2 GAR.
The 2021 sixth-overall pick also provides offensive support, tallying 9 goals and 16 assists this season. In just four career seasons, he has established himself as a significant presence, with this year marking his peak performance.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 222 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 1, Pick 6 — DET |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 9 | 16 | 25 | +12 | 75 | 88 | 10.2% | 22:21 | 48.5% | 6.6 | 0.3 | 12.8 | 1.29 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.1 | +4.0 | +0.1 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 51th, GAR 87th, WAR 87th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 12.8 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 4.0 |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.2 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Simon Edvinsson has been worth 12.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 87th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.8 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 Simon Edvinsson's GAR this season?
Simon Edvinsson has been worth 12.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 87th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Simon Edvinsson have this season?
Simon Edvinsson has 9 goals and 16 assists for 25 points in 72 games this season.
Is Simon Edvinsson a good defenseman?
Simon Edvinsson ranks in the 87th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (12.8) in the 2025-26 season.