Zach Whitecloud — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Zach Whitecloud is an NHL defenseman for the Calgary Flames. In the 2025-26 season Zach Whitecloud has 2 goals, 15 assists and 17 points in 78 games, worth -4.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Zach Whitecloud, an undrafted defenseman, is experiencing a challenging season with a -4.6 GAR through 78 games. The 29-year-old has registered 2 goals and 15 assists for 17 points, with his even-strength offense providing a +2.2 GAR, but this has not offset other areas of his play.
In his 8 seasons and 399 career games, Whitecloud has accumulated 23 goals and 65 assists for 88 points. His peak GAR of 7.3 in 2021-22 suggests he has previously demonstrated a more positive overall impact.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Calgary Flames |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 2 | 15 | 17 | -6 | 30 | 67 | 6.1% | 18:46 | 45.7% | 3.5 | 0.2 | -4.2 | -0.79 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.3 | +3.4 | -0.1 | -1.1 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 35th, WAR 35th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 78 | 2 | 15 | 17 | -4.2 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 4.3 |
| 2023-24 | 61 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 5.9 |
| 2022-23 | 59 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -0.8 |
| 2021-22 | 59 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 8.5 |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 1.1 |
| 2019-20 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.6 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Zach Whitecloud has been worth -4.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 35th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.4 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.3).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.5 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zach Whitecloud's GAR this season?
Zach Whitecloud has been worth -4.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 35th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Zach Whitecloud have this season?
Zach Whitecloud has 2 goals and 15 assists for 17 points in 78 games this season.
Is Zach Whitecloud a good defenseman?
Zach Whitecloud ranks in the 35th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-4.2) in the 2025-26 season.