Vinnie Hinostroza — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Vinnie Hinostroza is an NHL center for the Florida Panthers. In the 2025-26 season Vinnie Hinostroza has 6 goals, 12 assists and 18 points in 65 games, worth -6.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Vinnie Hinostroza is a veteran center, now in his eleventh NHL season, who has typically filled a depth role throughout his 477 career games. He recorded his most impactful season in 2018-19 with a 5.5 GAR, showcasing his ability to be a productive bottom-six forward.
This season, Hinostroza has played 65 games, tallying 6 goals and 12 assists for 18 points, but his overall contribution registers at -1.2 GAR. His career offensive totals stand at 65 goals and 114 assists for 179 points, indicating a player whose offensive output has diminished.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Florida Panthers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 183 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 6, Pick 169 — CHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -12 | 31 | 65 | 6.5% | 10:18 | 48.4% | 7.1 | 0.1 | -6.4 | -0.29 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.0 | +3.4 | +0.2 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 14th, WAR 14th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 65 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -6.4 |
| 2024-25 | 38 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -0.6 |
| 2023-24 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1.1 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -0.5 |
| 2021-22 | 62 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 3.1 |
| 2020-21 | 26 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 1.9 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 6.1 |
| 2018-19 | 72 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 1.4 |
| 2017-18 | 50 | 7 | 18 | 25 | -0.4 |
| 2016-17 | 49 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -1.8 |
| 2015-16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Vinnie Hinostroza has been worth -6.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 14th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.4 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.1 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 Vinnie Hinostroza's GAR this season?
Vinnie Hinostroza has been worth -6.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 14th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Vinnie Hinostroza have this season?
Vinnie Hinostroza has 6 goals and 12 assists for 18 points in 65 games this season.
Is Vinnie Hinostroza a good center?
Vinnie Hinostroza ranks in the 14th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-6.4) in the 2025-26 season.