Uvis Balinskis — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Uvis Balinskis is an NHL defenseman for the Florida Panthers. In the 2025-26 season Uvis Balinskis has 5 goals, 10 assists and 15 points in 54 games, worth -8.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An undrafted defenseman, Uvis Balinskis has established himself as a regular blueliner over three seasons, currently posting a 1.3 GAR in 54 games. At 29, he has contributed 5 goals and 10 assists this season, building on a career that includes 10 goals and 26 assists in 156 games.
Balinskis had a standout season last year with a 5.2 GAR, demonstrating his capability for higher impact. While his power-play offense has contributed +0.2 GAR this season, he provides a steady presence on the back end for the Panthers.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Florida Panthers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 196 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -13 | 30 | 66 | 7.6% | 16:22 | 52.9% | 4.1 | 0.2 | -8.4 | 0.27 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.8 | -0.3 | +0.6 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 62th, WAR 62th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 54 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -8.4 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 4.2 |
| 2023-24 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Uvis Balinskis has been worth -8.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 62nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.8 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.2 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 Uvis Balinskis's GAR this season?
Uvis Balinskis has been worth -8.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 62nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Uvis Balinskis have this season?
Uvis Balinskis has 5 goals and 10 assists for 15 points in 54 games this season.
Is Uvis Balinskis a good defenseman?
Uvis Balinskis ranks in the 62nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-8.4) in the 2025-26 season.