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 -1.0 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 | -1.0 | -0.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | -0.7 | +0.2 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 12th, WAR 12th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 65 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -1.0 |
| 2024-25 | 38 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -0.7 |
| 2023-24 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1.1 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 1.1 |
| 2021-22 | 62 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 2.8 |
| 2020-21 | 26 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 1.5 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 1.4 |
| 2018-19 | 72 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 6.9 |
| 2017-18 | 50 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 5.0 |
| 2016-17 | 49 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 0.7 |
| 2015-16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Vinnie Hinostroza has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 12th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+0.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 11 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 Vinnie Hinostroza's GAR this season?
Vinnie Hinostroza has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 12th percentile of NHL players.
What is Vinnie Hinostroza's WAR this season?
Vinnie Hinostroza has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 12th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 12th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Vinnie Hinostroza's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Vinnie Hinostroza has accumulated 16.3 career GAR and 179 points.
When was Vinnie Hinostroza drafted?
Vinnie Hinostroza was drafted in 2012 — Round 6, Pick 169 — CHI.