Travis Sanheim — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Travis Sanheim is an NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Travis Sanheim has 7 points (1 goals, 6 assists) in 17 games, a 35-point pace over 84 games. He is 4th on the Philadelphia Flyers in scoring. 6 of the 7 came at even strength and 1 on the power play. He is averaging 25:18 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Excelling at suppressing chances at even strength, Travis Sanheim is a first-round defenseman in his prime who plays top-pair minutes and provides a solid impact. He is also effective at getting in front of shots, contributing to defensive stability.
Sanheim also produces points at a high rate, often getting to dangerous scoring areas to generate offense. He has no listed limitations.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 222 lb |
| Born | March 29, 1996 (age 30) in Elkhorn, Canada |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 1, Pick 17 — PHI |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -7 | 12 | 31 | 3.2% | 25:18 | 39.8% | 2.8 | -0.0 | -0.4 | -0.08 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.7 | +0.2 | +0.2 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 69th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Power Play | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 6 | 7 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25:18 | 31 | 3.2% | 4 | 2 | 0.41 | 2.8 | -0.01 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -0.4 |
| 2025-26 | 81 | 11 | 26 | 37 | 2.7 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 8 | 22 | 30 | 4.7 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 10 | 34 | 44 | 4.5 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 0.6 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 2.2 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 1.4 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 4.7 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 9 | 26 | 35 | 6.9 |
| 2017-18 | 49 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 2.2 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Travis Sanheim has been worth -0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.7 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.9 in 2018-19.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Travis Sanheim's GAR this season?
Travis Sanheim has been worth -0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Travis Sanheim's WAR this season?
Travis Sanheim 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 Travis Sanheim have this season?
Travis Sanheim has 1 goals and 6 assists for 7 points in 17 games this season.
Is Travis Sanheim a good defenseman?
Travis Sanheim ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.4) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Travis Sanheim's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Travis Sanheim has accumulated 29.4 career GAR and 257 points.
How tall is Travis Sanheim, and how much does he weigh?
Travis Sanheim is 6'4" tall and weighs 222 lb. Born March 29, 1996 (age 30) in Elkhorn, Canada.
How does Travis Sanheim score across situations in 2026-27?
Travis Sanheim has 6 even-strength points, 1 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Travis Sanheim's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Travis Sanheim has scored on 3.2% of 31 shots in 2026-27.