Wyatt Kaiser — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Wyatt Kaiser is an NHL defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks. In the 2025-26 season Wyatt Kaiser has 6 goals, 11 assists and 17 points in 77 games, worth -4.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A young defenseman, Wyatt Kaiser is currently struggling to make a positive impact for the Chicago Blackhawks, reflected in his -4.4 GAR this season. In 77 games, he recorded 6 goals and 11 assists for 17 points, but his overall contribution has been negative.
Over 175 career games, Kaiser has amassed 35 points, with his peak GAR reaching only 1.8 in a previous season. His power-play offense is currently a liability, further contributing to his negative value.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 3, Pick 81 — CHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -16 | 34 | 75 | 8.0% | 19:37 | 41.7% | 4.7 | 0.2 | -4.1 | -0.73 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.8 | -0.5 | -0.1 | -0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 37th, GAR 12th, WAR 12th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -4.1 |
| 2024-25 | 57 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1.2 |
| 2023-24 | 32 | 0 | 7 | 7 | -3.9 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Wyatt Kaiser has been worth -4.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 12th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (-0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.8).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.2 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 Wyatt Kaiser's GAR this season?
Wyatt Kaiser has been worth -4.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 12th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Wyatt Kaiser have this season?
Wyatt Kaiser has 6 goals and 11 assists for 17 points in 77 games this season.
Is Wyatt Kaiser a good defenseman?
Wyatt Kaiser ranks in the 12th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-4.1) in the 2025-26 season.