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 2.9 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 | 48.4% | 6.0 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 0.52 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.1 | +0.1 | +0.1 | -0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 51th, GAR 74th, WAR 74th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 2.9 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 3.5 |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Simon Edvinsson has been worth 2.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 74th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.1 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.5 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 Simon Edvinsson's GAR this season?
Simon Edvinsson has been worth 2.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 74th percentile of NHL players.
What is Simon Edvinsson's WAR this season?
Simon Edvinsson has been worth about 0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 74th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 74th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Simon Edvinsson's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Simon Edvinsson has accumulated 7.5 career GAR and 60 points.
When was Simon Edvinsson drafted?
Simon Edvinsson was drafted in 2021 — Round 1, Pick 6 — DET.