Yan Kuznetsov — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Yan Kuznetsov is an NHL defenseman for the Calgary Flames. In the 2025-26 season Yan Kuznetsov has 4 goals, 8 assists and 12 points in 57 games, worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Yan Kuznetsov is a young defenseman in his second NHL season, having played 57 games this year for the Calgary Flames. He contributed 4 goals and 8 assists for 12 points, but his overall impact registered at -1.2 GAR.
Across 58 career games, he has 12 points, and his peak GAR was a modest 0.2. Despite his current negative GAR, even-strength offense is his primary positive value driver, suggesting some offensive upside for the developing blueliner.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Calgary Flames |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 209 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 2, Pick 50 — CGY |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -8 | 28 | 64 | 6.2% | 20:05 | 45.3% | 2.9 | 0.0 | -0.2 | -0.04 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.5 | -1.2 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 40th, WAR 40th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 57 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -0.2 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Yan Kuznetsov has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 40th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.2).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yan Kuznetsov's GAR this season?
Yan Kuznetsov has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 40th percentile of NHL players.
What is Yan Kuznetsov's WAR this season?
Yan Kuznetsov has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 40th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Yan Kuznetsov have this season?
Yan Kuznetsov has 4 goals and 8 assists for 12 points in 57 games this season.
Is Yan Kuznetsov a good defenseman?
Yan Kuznetsov ranks in the 40th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Yan Kuznetsov's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Yan Kuznetsov has accumulated -0.1 career GAR and 12 points.
When was Yan Kuznetsov drafted?
Yan Kuznetsov was drafted in 2020 — Round 2, Pick 50 — CGY.