Simon Nemec — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Simon Nemec is an NHL defenseman for the Calgary Flames. In the 2025-26 season Simon Nemec has 11 goals, 15 assists and 26 points in 68 games, worth -2.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A burgeoning talent on the Calgary blue line, Simon Nemec is having a career-best season, registering a 4.8 GAR across 68 games. The 22-year-old defenseman has been a solid contributor offensively with 11 goals and 15 assists, while also providing a slight positive edge in shorthanded defense (+0.2 GAR).
The 2022 second-overall draft pick has quickly established himself, playing three seasons and accumulating 49 career points. This year's performance showcases his potential as a top-four blueliner.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Calgary Flames |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 1, Pick 2 — NJD |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 11 | 15 | 26 | -11 | 26 | 101 | 10.9% | 19:40 | 51.1% | 7.0 | 0.3 | -2.5 | 0.72 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.6 | -1.6 | -0.2 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 53th, GAR 77th, WAR 77th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 11 | 15 | 26 | -2.5 |
| 2024-25 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1.9 |
| 2023-24 | 60 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 4.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Simon Nemec has been worth -2.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 77th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.6 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.6).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.3 in 2023-24.
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 Nemec's GAR this season?
Simon Nemec has been worth -2.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 77th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Simon Nemec have this season?
Simon Nemec has 11 goals and 15 assists for 26 points in 68 games this season.
Is Simon Nemec a good defenseman?
Simon Nemec ranks in the 77th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.5) in the 2025-26 season.