Ville Heinola — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ville Heinola is an NHL defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Ville Heinola has 1 points (0 goals, 1 assists) in 2 games. He is 18th on the Vegas Golden Knights in scoring. It came at even strength. He is averaging 13:28 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Ville Heinola is a defenseman who has struggled to establish a consistent NHL role over six seasons. Across 58 career games, the 25-year-old has recorded just 1 goal and 11 assists for 12 points. In 2025-26, he appeared in 5 games for the Vegas Golden Knights, registering no points and a 0.3 GAR.
His career-high GAR of 0.5 came in 2019-20, indicating his overall impact has been consistently limited. In 2025-26, his value was primarily driven by a minor contribution in even-strength defense, suggesting a defensive-minded blueliner who has yet to translate that into significant overall impact.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 181 lb |
| Born | March 2, 2001 (age 25) in Honkajoki, Finland |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 1, Pick 20 — WPG |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 13:28 | 24.3% | 0.0 | 0.2 | -0.0 | -0.00 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:28 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0.50 | 0.0 | 0.37 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.0 |
| 2025-26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.1 |
| 2021-22 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -0.2 |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
| 2019-20 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Ville Heinola has been worth -0.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.6 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ville Heinola's GAR this season?
Ville Heinola has been worth -0.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Ville Heinola's WAR this season?
Ville Heinola has been worth about -0.0 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 Ville Heinola have this season?
Ville Heinola has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 2 games this season.
Is Ville Heinola a good defenseman?
Ville Heinola ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.0) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Ville Heinola's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ville Heinola has accumulated 0.2 career GAR and 13 points.
How tall is Ville Heinola, and how much does he weigh?
Ville Heinola is 6'0" tall and weighs 181 lb. Born March 2, 2001 (age 25) in Honkajoki, Finland.
How does Ville Heinola score across situations in 2026-27?
Ville Heinola has 1 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Ville Heinola's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Ville Heinola has scored on 0.0% of 1 shots in 2026-27.