Alexander
Wennberg
C · SJS · Defensive · Above average
- PAL
- 66
- WAR
- 1.6
- Value
- 53
- PTS
- 55
2025-26№ 95 / 615
Alexander Wennberg (San Jose Sharks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Alexander Wennberg
#21CPlays: Centre · 86% of faceoffs
San Jose Sharks
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 86 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : September 21, 1994 · Stockholm, Sweden
Drafted : 2013 · CBJ · round 1, pick #14
Contract : $6,000,000 · 2026-27 → 2028-29 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $2,000,000NTC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | San Jose Sharks | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | San Jose Sharks | 80 | 18 | 37 | 55 | 18 |
| 2024-25 | San Jose Sharks | 77 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 14 |
| 2023-24 | New York Rangers | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Seattle Kraken | 60 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 14 |
| 2022-23 | Seattle Kraken | 82 | 13 | 25 | 38 | 20 |
| 2021-22 | Seattle Kraken | 80 | 11 | 26 | 37 | 28 |
| 2020-21 | Florida Panthers | 56 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 8 |
| 2019-20 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 57 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 16 |
| 2018-19 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 75 | 2 | 23 | 25 | 12 |
| 2017-18 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 66 | 8 | 27 | 35 | 12 |
| 2016-17 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 80 | 13 | 46 | 59 | 21 |
| 2015-16 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 69 | 8 | 32 | 40 | 2 |
| 2014-15 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 68 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 22 |
| NHL totals | 878 | 119 | 309 | 428 | 187 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | New York Rangers | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | Seattle Kraken | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | Florida Panthers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 58 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 10 | |
Alexander Wennberg: our analysis
2025-26 season: 80 GP, 18 G, 37 A, 55 PTS, -25 +/-, 20:27 TOI. WAR 1.6 (95th of 615) · PAL 66, above average.
In 2025-26, Alexander Wennberg, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 66 out of 100 (above average), and his WAR of 1.6 ranks 95th among 615 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: defense (98, among the best in the league), discipline (81, well above average) and power play (67, above average). On the other hand, penalty kill (2, among the weakest in the league) and creation (20, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+4.1); his biggest cost: EV offense (-3.7).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 47 in 2024-25 to 66; his WAR went from 1.0 to 1.6.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 53 (fair value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Alexander Wennberg's story
Raised in the Swedish club system, Wennberg moved through Djurgården’s junior ranks after beginnings at Boo IF, gaining early exposure to international underage tournaments and senior professional hockey in Sweden. Those seasons laid a technical foundation and familiarity with high-level competition before he crossed the Atlantic.
His pathway into the NHL began at the 2013 draft when Columbus selected him 14th overall; he signed an entry-level deal in 2014 and debuted in the league on 9 October 2014, recording his first assist in that game. He scored his first NHL goal on 22 December 2014. The initial stage of his North American career included time in the AHL and recalls to the Blue Jackets until he established himself in the NHL lineup.
Wennberg agreed to a six-year, $29.4 million contract with Columbus in 2017, then was placed on waivers in October 2020 and bought out, leading to a one-year contract with the Florida Panthers the next day. As a free agent he signed a three-year, $13.5 million deal with the expansion Seattle Kraken in July 2021. Seattle traded him to the New York Rangers on 6 March 2024 for draft picks; he debuted for the Rangers on 9 March, adding an assist. He then signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the San Jose Sharks in the 2024 off-season.
Internationally, Wennberg has been a regular presence for Sweden at World Championships, tallying eight points in 2016 and ten points in 2019, and contributing four points during Sweden’s bronze-medal run in 2025. He was also named to Sweden’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
On the ice, Wennberg is best described as a cerebral centre: he brings playmaking instincts, reliable puck distribution and a two-way approach that allows coaches to slot him into different roles. His combination of offensive vision and defensive responsibility has defined his role on multiple clubs and international teams.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 20:00
- PP TOI/GP
- 4:08
- SH TOI/GP
- 1:33
- Pts/GP
- 0.33
- EV points
- 2
- Hits
- 1
- Blocks
- 8
- Takeaways
- 3
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 50.6 %
- Off. zone starts
- 31.3 %
- Faceoffs
- 46.8 %
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2026-27 projection
Projected points
41between 21 and 61 (80% range)
- Goals
- 12
- Assists
- 29
- Games
- 67
So far: 3 pts in 9 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.65 pts per game (last season: 0.69).
Three straight seasons of growth. Since 2018, of 97 players in that spot, 23 kept improving the next season; on average, their pace fell back to 90% of their best season.
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
Trending up
- Points per game: 0.38 in 23-24, 0.69 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 47 → 66
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 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.
Injured reserve· Upper Body· expected back November 9
OV · OverallConfidence 85 %
78
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 66
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 63
- Confidence 88 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 86
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 88
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 60
- Confidence 88 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 53
- Confidence 66 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 88
- Confidence 88 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 70
- Confidence 93 %
- PA
- Passing
- 72
- Confidence 85 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 70
- Confidence 85 %
- DF
- Defense
- 86
- Confidence 83 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 60
- Confidence 20 %
- EX
- Experience
- 90
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating66
- Top speed (35 %)36.5 · 81
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)4.266 · 65
- Distance /60 (20 %)15.1 · 37
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.4 · 75
ST — Strength63
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.017 · 64
- Body mass (50 %)-0.526 · 72
EN — Endurance86
- Ice time per game (45 %)17.8 · 86
- Total ice time (20 %)1,561 · 89
- Shift length (15 %)48.5 · 84
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)16.6 · 85
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)4.294 · 92
DU — Durability88
- Share of games played (100 %)0.883 · 88
CK — Checking60
- Hits /60 (70 %)1.874 · 57
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.675 · 61
- Season volume (10 %)3.367 · 62
FG — Fighting53
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.658 · 53
DI — Discipline88
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.063 · 87
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.373 · 89
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.743 · 75
FO — Faceoffs70
- Faceoff % (85 %)47.4 · 66
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)49.5 · 85
PA — Passing72
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.764 · 79
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.479 · 74
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.119 · 56
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.569 · 58
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.488 · 76
SC — Scoring70
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.639 · 66
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.559 · 50
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.252 · 82
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.276 · 76
- xG per shot (10 %)0.087 · 87
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)7.957 · 42
DF — Defense86
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.135 · 89
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.216 · 85
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.516 · 80
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.355 · 48
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-0.283 · 97
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)57.7 · 77
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.656 · 89
PS — Penalty shot60
- Shootouts (60 %)30.5 · 58
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience90
- Career regular-season games (65 %)95
- Career playoff games (25 %)77
- NHL seasons (10 %)87
OV — Overall78
- SC · Scoring (20 %)70
- PA · Passing (20 %)72
- DF · Defense (20 %)86
- SK · Skating (12 %)66
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)70
- EN · Endurance (8 %)86
- DI · Discipline (5 %)88
- ST · Strength (3 %)63
- CK · Checking (2 %)60
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 78 | 66 | 70 | 86 |
| 2024-25 | 69 | 65 | 62 | 81 |
| 2023-24 | 64 | 61 | 59 | 81 |
| 2022-23 | 68 | 64 | 63 | 80 |
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
1.6
wins above replacement
95 of 615
PAL Rating
66/ 100
Performance · Above average
146 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
53/ 100
Fair value
5.00 M$ · expected PAL 63
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 47
- Defense
- 81
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- Offense
- 60
- Creation
- 20
- Shooting
- 58
- Possession
- 34
- Defense
- 98
- Discipline
- 81
- Power play
- 67
- Penalty kill
- 2
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 | SJS | 1.6 | 66 | 53 | 5.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | SJS | 1.0 | 47 | 27 | 5.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | NYR | 0.6 | 32 | 18 | 4.50 M$ |
| 2022-23 | SEA | -0.0 | 44 | 23 | 4.90 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
87/ 100
Very good
better than 87% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
83/ 100
Very good
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
66/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Why 87, higher than both scores? Overall IQ isn't an average, it's a rank: 54 of 424 forwards. Few players are good at both ends at once; being so puts Alexander Wennberg ahead of almost everyone else.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 81
- Shot selection
- 93
- Penalties drawn
- 43
- Puck management
- 21
Defense
- Takeaways
- 94
- Discipline
- 89
- Safe zone exits
- 3
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 | SJS | 87 | 83 | 66 |
| 2024-25 | SJS | 98 | 64 | 99 |
| 2023-24 | NYR | 48 | 61 | 40 |
| 2022-23 | SEA | 79 | 78 | 69 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.6
wins above replacement
0.7 to 3.0 — 90% interval
95 of 615 forwards
+8.3 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -3.7
- EV defense
- +4.1
- Power play
- -0.1
- Penalty kill
- -1.7
- Shooting
- +3.9
- Penalties
- +1.7
- Average → replacement
- +4.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | SJS | 81 | 1.6 | 0.7 to 3.0 | 95/615 |
| 2024-25 | SJS | 73 | 1.0 | 0.0 to 2.2 | 152/596 |
| 2023-24 | NYR | 79 | 0.6 | -0.2 to 1.9 | 203/608 |
| 2022-23 | SEA | 82 | -0.0 | -1.0 to 1.0 | 391/617 |
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
- 113.7 km/h8th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.4 km/h58th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 2364th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 44.2 %74th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 42.5 km34th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.04 km68th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.8 %64th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.3 %15th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 38.5 %64th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1437th percentile | 024th percentile | 0.0 %3rd percentile |
| High danger | 857th percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %10th percentile |
| Mid range | 334th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %32nd percentile |
| Long range | 153rd 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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FLAAlexander Wennberg: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Alexander Wennberg have in 2026-27?
Alexander Wennberg has 0 goals and 3 points (3 assists) in 9 games in 2026-27.
How old is Alexander Wennberg?
Alexander Wennberg is 32 years old: he was born on September 22, 1994.
How tall is Alexander Wennberg, and how much does he weigh?
Alexander Wennberg is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Alexander Wennberg from?
Sweden: Alexander Wennberg was born in Stockholm, Sweden.
What team does Alexander Wennberg play for?
Alexander Wennberg plays for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL, at C, wearing number 21.
Is Alexander Wennberg injured?
Yes: Alexander Wennberg is on injured reserve (upper body). He is expected back around November 9.
How good is Alexander Wennberg?
Alexander Wennberg produced 1.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 95th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 66 out of 100: above average for his position.
How much does Alexander Wennberg make?
Alexander Wennberg earns $5.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 53 out of 100 (fair value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Alexander Wennberg's contract end?
Alexander Wennberg's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NTC / M-NTC clause.
Is Alexander Wennberg overpaid?
Neither: he delivers about what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 53 out of 100 (fair value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Alexander Wennberg a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 95th 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 Wennberg getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 47 in 2024-25 to 66 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Alexander Wennberg played lately?
Over his last 9 games, Alexander Wennberg has 3 points (0 goals, 3 assists).
What are Alexander Wennberg's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Alexander Wennberg has 878 games, 119 goals, 309 assists and 428 points. His best season: 2016-17, with 59 points in 80 games.
Where was Alexander Wennberg drafted?
Alexander Wennberg was drafted 14th overall (round 1) by Columbus Blue Jackets in 2013.
How does Alexander Wennberg perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Alexander Wennberg has 58 games and 19 points in his career. His pace (0.33 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.49).
Which player is most similar to Alexander Wennberg?
Oliver Bjorkstrand: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Oliver Bjorkstrand's page →Is Alexander Wennberg a good fantasy pick?
A useful depth pick: our projection has him at 41 points in 2026-27, or 0.61 points per game.
What is Alexander Wennberg's nationality?
Alexander Wennberg is Swedish. Internationally: Sweden — senior team: 2016 World Championship (8 points in 8 games), 2019 World Championship (10 points in 6 games), 2025 World Championship (bronze, 4 points in 10 games). Named to Sweden's 2026 Winter Olympics team (lost in quarterfinals).
What awards has Alexander Wennberg won?
Named the Sharks' nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy (2026).
How many championships has Alexander Wennberg won?
1: Bronze medal with Sweden at the 2025 World Championship.
Where did Alexander Wennberg play before turning pro?
Djurgårdens IF — under-18 team (2010–11) and under-20 the following season, and played professionally in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) before joining the NHL..
How many points is Alexander Wennberg projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 41 points in 67 games in 2026-27 (21 to 61 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his San Jose Sharks teammates
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