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 -8.9 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 | 45.4% | 3.1 | 0.2 | -8.9 | -0.12 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | +0.3 | -0.1 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 41th, WAR 41th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 57 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -8.9 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Yan Kuznetsov has been worth -8.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 41st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.3 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
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 -8.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 41st percentile of NHL players.
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 41st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-8.9) in the 2025-26 season.