Alexander
Kerfoot
C · NSH · Defensive · Below average
- PAL
- 31
- WAR
- 0.7
- Value
- 25
- PTS
- 13
2025-26№ 204 / 615
Alexander Kerfoot (Nashville Predators) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Alexander Kerfoot
#14CPlays: Centre · 50% of faceoffs
Nashville Predators
HEIGHT : 180 cm · WEIGHT : 84 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : August 10, 1994 · Vancouver, Canada
Drafted : 2012 · NJD · round 5, pick #150
Contract : $3,500,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Nashville Predators | 17 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | Utah Mammoth | 34 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 23 |
| 2024-25 | Utah Hockey Club | 81 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 14 |
| 2023-24 | Arizona Coyotes | 82 | 13 | 32 | 45 | 26 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 30 |
| 2021-22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 13 | 38 | 51 | 20 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 56 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 12 |
| 2019-20 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 65 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 32 |
| 2018-19 | Colorado Avalanche | 78 | 15 | 27 | 42 | 38 |
| 2017-18 | Colorado Avalanche | 79 | 19 | 24 | 43 | 28 |
| NHL totals | 656 | 107 | 204 | 311 | 229 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Utah Mammoth | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| 2019-20 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Colorado Avalanche | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2017-18 | Colorado Avalanche | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 54 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 28 | |
Alexander Kerfoot: our analysis
2025-26 season: 34 GP, 7 G, 6 A, 13 PTS, 0 +/-, 12:47 TOI. WAR 0.7 (204th of 615) · PAL 31, below average.
In 2025-26, Alexander Kerfoot, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 31 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.7 ranks 204th among 615 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: defense (69, above average). On the other hand, creation (5, among the weakest in the league) and discipline (7, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+2.9); his biggest cost: penalties (-0.7).
A marked decline: his PAL was 50 in 2024-25, against 31 now; his WAR went from 0.9 to 0.7.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 25 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Alexander Kerfoot's story
Growing up in Vancouver, Kerfoot developed through local programs before moving up the junior ranks in British Columbia. Selected in the 12th round of the 2009 WHL bantam draft by Seattle, he instead stayed in midget with the Vancouver NorthWest Giants, where he played alongside Sam Reinhart and led the BCMML in scoring in 2011 with 72 assists and 108 points, earning Telus Cup MVP honours that season.
He graduated to the Coquitlam Express of the BCHL, producing 25 goals and 44 assists for 69 points in 51 games in 2011–12. That campaign brought several league honours — including the Bob Fenton Trophy for sportsmanship — and positioned him for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, where New Jersey selected him in the fifth round, 150th overall. Rather than turning pro immediately, Kerfoot committed to Harvard University, combining an economics degree with four seasons of NCAA hockey.
At Harvard his game matured steadily: 14 points as a freshman, then 30 points in 27 games as a sophomore. He led the Crimson in assists as a junior and earned conference recognition, then served as co-captain in 2016–17 when he scored 45 points in 36 games, helped bring Harvard to the Frozen Four, received the John Tudor Memorial Cup as team MVP, made the ECAC First Team and was named a top-ten finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. He finished his collegiate career with 123 points in 121 games.
After graduating, Kerfoot declined to sign with the Devils and became a free agent, ultimately joining the Colorado Avalanche on an entry-level deal in August 2017. He made the opening-night roster for 2017–18, recorded his first NHL point with an assist on 5 October at Madison Square Garden and netted his first goal on 11 October against Boston. On 1 July 2019 he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs as part of a multi-player deal; he then signed a four-year contract with Toronto. Following that contract he signed a two-year deal with the Arizona Coyotes on 1 July 2023. When the Coyotes’ assets were transferred to the Utah Hockey Club, Kerfoot moved to Utah, where the team later became the Mammoth and he served as an alternate captain. On 1 July 2026 he signed a two-year contract with the Nashville Predators.
Off the ice, Kerfoot comes from a sports-focused family — his father is the majority owner of Vancouver Whitecaps FC — he married Harvard record-holder Marissa Balleza, and his brothers Colton and Daniel have also pursued hockey, Colton following Alexander to Harvard.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 16:13
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:23
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:27
- Pts/GP
- 0.35
- EV points
- 5
- Hits
- 11
- Blocks
- 16
- Takeaways
- 8
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 47.6 %
- Off. zone starts
- 28.7 %
- Faceoffs
- 46.8 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
23between 9 and 37 (80% range)
- Goals
- 9
- Assists
- 14
- Games
- 65
So far: 6 pts in 17 games. The team has played 17 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.36 pts per game (last season: 0.38).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Declining
- Points per game: 0.55 in 23-24, 0.38 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 50 → 31
Outlook, age included
↓ DecliningAge 32: the age when production usually declines
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 80 %
77
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 77
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 80
- Confidence 84 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 68
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 70
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 73
- Confidence 84 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 75
- Confidence 63 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 73
- Confidence 84 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 76
- Confidence 81 %
- PA
- Passing
- 73
- Confidence 80 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 71
- Confidence 80 %
- DF
- Defense
- 81
- Confidence 77 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 59
- Confidence 25 %
- EX
- Experience
- 86
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating77
- Top speed (35 %)36.4 · 78
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)6.665 · 78
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.1 · 68
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.8 · 79
ST — Strength80
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)5.92 · 89
- Body mass (50 %)-1.05 · 62
EN — Endurance68
- Ice time per game (45 %)14.7 · 73
- Total ice time (20 %)425 · 49
- Shift length (15 %)42 · 61
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)12.8 · 70
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.731 · 78
DU — Durability70
- Share of games played (100 %)0.781 · 70
CK — Checking73
- Hits /60 (70 %)3.584 · 73
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.043 · 74
- Season volume (10 %)3.434 · 63
FG — Fighting75
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.828 · 75
DI — Discipline73
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.012 · 72
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.661 · 73
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.73 · 73
FO — Faceoffs76
- Faceoff % (85 %)50.4 · 77
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)30 · 68
PA — Passing73
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.644 · 75
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.401 · 68
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.048 · 76
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.278 · 71
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.44 · 73
SC — Scoring71
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.725 · 72
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.665 · 65
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.115 · 77
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.158 · 70
- xG per shot (10 %)0.083 · 78
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)10.1 · 60
DF — Defense81
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.079 · 83
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.149 · 81
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.538 · 79
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.143 · 62
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.359 · 75
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)57.6 · 77
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.609 · 88
PS — Penalty shot59
- Shootouts (60 %)34.4 · 88
- Penalty shots (40 %)23.2 · 40
EX — Experience86
- Career regular-season games (65 %)91
- Career playoff games (25 %)76
- NHL seasons (10 %)78
OV — Overall77
- SC · Scoring (20 %)71
- PA · Passing (20 %)73
- DF · Defense (20 %)81
- SK · Skating (12 %)77
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)76
- EN · Endurance (8 %)68
- DI · Discipline (5 %)73
- ST · Strength (3 %)80
- CK · Checking (2 %)73
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 77 | 71 | 81 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 79 | 68 | 81 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 79 | 68 | 84 |
| 2022-23 | 84 | 87 | 65 | 94 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.7
wins above replacement
204 of 615
PAL Rating
31/ 100
Performance · Below average
313 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
25/ 100
Poor return
3.00 M$ · expected PAL 54
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 31
- Defense
- 61
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- Offense
- 49
- Creation
- 5
- Shooting
- 51
- Possession
- 50
- Defense
- 69
- Discipline
- 7
- Power play
- 13
- Penalty kill
- 35
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | UTA | 0.7 | 31 | 25 | 3.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | UTA | 0.9 | 50 | 37 | 3.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | ARI | 0.1 | 54 | 40 | 3.50 M$ |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 0.1 | 84 | 74 | 3.50 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
6/ 100
Low
better than 6% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
2/ 100
Low
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
28/ 100
Below average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 397 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 46
- Shot selection
- 24
- Penalties drawn
- 33
- Puck management
- 1
Defense
- Takeaways
- 15
- Discipline
- 24
- Safe zone exits
- 75
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | UTA | 6 | 2 | 28 |
| 2024-25 | UTA | 61 | 34 | 79 |
| 2023-24 | ARI | 76 | 93 | 31 |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 45 | 69 | 29 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.7
wins above replacement
0.0 to 1.3 — 90% interval
204 of 615 forwards
+3.8 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.3
- EV defense
- +0.5
- Power play
- -0.1
- Penalty kill
- -0.3
- Shooting
- +2.9
- Penalties
- -0.7
- Average → replacement
- +1.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | UTA | 34 | 0.7 | 0.0 to 1.3 | 204/615 |
| 2024-25 | UTA | 78 | 0.9 | -0.1 to 1.9 | 165/596 |
| 2023-24 | ARI | 82 | 0.1 | -0.6 to 1.2 | 319/608 |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 82 | 0.1 | -1.0 to 1.3 | 287/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 118.9 km/h13th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 37.7 km/h98th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 3886th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 40.5 %31st percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 73.3 km75th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.44 km80th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.6 %60th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.0 %47th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 41.5 %30th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1335th percentile | 254th percentile | 15.4 %61st percentile |
| High danger | 433rd percentile | 274th percentile | 50.0 %96th percentile |
| Mid range | 334th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %32nd percentile |
| Long range | 272nd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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MINAlexander Kerfoot: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Alexander Kerfoot have in 2026-27?
Alexander Kerfoot has 2 goals and 6 points (4 assists) in 17 games in 2026-27.
How old is Alexander Kerfoot?
Alexander Kerfoot is 32 years old: he was born on August 11, 1994.
How tall is Alexander Kerfoot, and how much does he weigh?
Alexander Kerfoot is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 185 lb (84 kg).
Where is Alexander Kerfoot from?
Canada: Alexander Kerfoot was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What team does Alexander Kerfoot play for?
Alexander Kerfoot plays for the Nashville Predators in the NHL, at C, wearing number 14.
Is Alexander Kerfoot injured?
No: Alexander Kerfoot is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Alexander Kerfoot?
Alexander Kerfoot produced 0.7 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 204th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 31 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Alexander Kerfoot make?
Alexander Kerfoot earns $3.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 25 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Alexander Kerfoot's contract end?
Alexander Kerfoot's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Alexander Kerfoot overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 25 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Alexander Kerfoot a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 204th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Alexander Kerfoot getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 50 in 2024-25 to 31 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Alexander Kerfoot played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Alexander Kerfoot has 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist).
What are Alexander Kerfoot's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Alexander Kerfoot has 656 games, 107 goals, 204 assists and 311 points. His best season: 2021-22, with 51 points in 82 games.
Where was Alexander Kerfoot drafted?
Alexander Kerfoot was drafted 150th overall (round 5) by New Jersey Devils in 2012.
Is Alexander Kerfoot better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.27 points per game at home (3 in 11 games) and 0.50 on the road (3 in 6 games).
How does Alexander Kerfoot perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Alexander Kerfoot has 54 games and 19 points in his career. His pace (0.35 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.47).
Which player is most similar to Alexander Kerfoot?
Max Sasson: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Max Sasson's page →Is Alexander Kerfoot a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 23 points in 2026-27, or 0.35 points per game.
Does Alexander Kerfoot have siblings?
Yes: his brother Colton Kerfoot (plays hockey; mirrored Alexander's path by committing to Harvard and played his freshman season while Alexander was captain in 2016–17), his brother Daniel Kerfoot (plays hockey).
Is Alexander Kerfoot related to anyone famous?
Yes: Greg Kerfoot (father, majority owner of Vancouver Whitecaps FC of MLS).
What is Alexander Kerfoot's nationality?
Alexander Kerfoot is Canadian. Internationally: Selected for Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge; won the gold medal (with Team Canada West).
What awards has Alexander Kerfoot won?
Telus Cup MVP (2010–11 season) ; Coastal Rookie of the Year (BCHL, 2011–12 season) ; Named to the All-Rookie Team (BCHL, 2011–12 season) ; Named to the First All-Star Team (BCHL, 2011–12 season) ; Bob Fenton Trophy (BCHL most sportsmanlike player, 2011–12 season) ; Second All-Ivy Team (2015–16 season) ; ECAC Third All-Star Team (2015–16 season) ; John Tudor Memorial Cup (Harvard MVP, 2016–17 season); and more.
How many championships has Alexander Kerfoot won?
2: BCMML champion with the Vancouver NorthWest Giants (2010–11 season); Gold medal at the World Junior A Challenge with Team Canada West.
Where did Alexander Kerfoot play before turning pro?
Vancouver NorthWest Giants (BCMML); Coquitlam Express (BCHL) — 2010–11, 2011–12 and appeared in 2012–13; Harvard Crimson (NCAA) 2013–2017.
How many points is Alexander Kerfoot projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 23 points in 65 games in 2026-27 (9 to 37 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Nashville Predators teammates
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