Ville Ottavainen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ville Ottavainen is an NHL defenseman for the Seattle Kraken.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Ville Ottavainen has 1 points (1 goals, 0 assists) in 8 games, a 10-point pace over 84 games. He is 18th on the Seattle Kraken in scoring. It came at even strength. He is averaging 11:40 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Ville Ottavainen is a young defenseman who has had a single brief NHL appearance. In his lone career game during the 2024-25 season, the 24-year-old recorded one assist and a 0.1 GAR. This single game represents his entire NHL experience to date, with no further statistics provided for 2025-26.
As a raw prospect, Ottavainen's limited exposure means he is still very much an unknown quantity at the professional level. His career peak GAR of 0.1 reflects the minimal opportunity he has had to make an impact with the Seattle Kraken.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Seattle Kraken |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
| Born | August 12, 2002 (age 24) in Oulu, Finland |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 4, Pick 99 — SEA |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 2 | 13 | 7.7% | 11:40 | 47.3% | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.07 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | -0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:40 | 13 | 7.7% | 0 | 0 | 0.12 | 0.5 | 0.62 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Ville Ottavainen has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.6 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (-0).
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 Ottavainen's GAR this season?
Ville Ottavainen has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Ville Ottavainen's WAR this season?
Ville Ottavainen 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 Ville Ottavainen have this season?
Ville Ottavainen has 1 goals and 0 assists for 1 points in 8 games this season.
Is Ville Ottavainen a good defenseman?
Ville Ottavainen ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.4) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Ville Ottavainen's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ville Ottavainen has accumulated 0.6 career GAR and 2 points.
How tall is Ville Ottavainen, and how much does he weigh?
Ville Ottavainen is 6'5" tall and weighs 210 lb. Born August 12, 2002 (age 24) in Oulu, Finland.
How does Ville Ottavainen score across situations in 2026-27?
Ville Ottavainen has 1 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Ville Ottavainen's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Ville Ottavainen has scored on 7.7% of 13 shots in 2026-27.