Artem
Zub
D · OTT · Defensive · Excellent
- PAL
- 82
- WAR
- 1.1
- Value
- 77
- PTS
- 30
2025-26№ 67 / 325
Artem Zub (Ottawa Senators) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Artem Zub
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 91 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : October 2, 1995 · Khabarovsk, Russia
Contract : $4,600,000 · 2023-24 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFAM-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Ottawa Senators | 11 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| 2025-26 | Ottawa Senators | 81 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 57 |
| 2024-25 | Ottawa Senators | 56 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 34 |
| 2023-24 | Ottawa Senators | 69 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 32 |
| 2022-23 | Ottawa Senators | 53 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 39 |
| 2021-22 | Ottawa Senators | 81 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 60 |
| 2020-21 | Ottawa Senators | 47 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 26 |
| NHL totals | 398 | 24 | 94 | 118 | 260 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Ottawa Senators | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Ottawa Senators | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Artem Zub: our analysis
2025-26 season: 81 GP, 5 G, 25 A, 30 PTS, +22 +/-, 20:48 TOI. WAR 1.1 (67th of 325) · PAL 82, excellent.
In 2025-26, Artem Zub, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 82 out of 100 (excellent), and his WAR of 1.1 ranks 67th among 325 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: penalty kill (98, among the best in the league), defense (97, among the best in the league) and possession (78, well above average). On the other hand, discipline (4, among the weakest in the league) and power play (21, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+7.0); his biggest cost: EV offense (-4.7).
A marked decline: his PAL was 90 in 2024-25, against 82 now; his WAR, though, went from 0.7 to 1.1.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 77 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Artem Zub's story
Raised in Khabarovsk, Artem Zub came up through Amurskie Tigry before stepping into Amur Khabarovsk's senior ranks, where he learned to defend with physicality and calm puck-moving from the back end. Those early years in the Far East shaped a style based on simple, reliable play and positional awareness.
Zub made his KHL debut in 2014–15 and split the following season between junior and senior duties as he accumulated ice time and responsibility. Midway through 2016–17 he was traded to SKA Saint Petersburg on 1 December 2016, where he earned a regular spot on the blue line and was part of SKA's 2017 Gagarin Cup-winning squad.
He continued to develop in Saint Petersburg, increasing his offensive output and reaching personal bests in 2019–20 with 13 goals and 22 points in 57 games. The 2019–20 KHL campaign was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, which halted the playoffs after the first round and left teams with abbreviated postseasons.
NHL interest followed: Ottawa signed him as an undrafted free agent on 1 May 2020. Zub debuted in the NHL on 31 January 2021 and scored his first NHL goal on 15 February 2021. He soon settled into top-pairing minutes alongside Thomas Chabot and later Jake Sanderson, earning a two-year extension on 14 May 2021 and a four-year deal on 21 December 2022. Injuries have interrupted several seasons, including a broken jaw and other blocking-related injuries, but he has remained a fixture on Ottawa's defensive corps when healthy.
On the international stage, Zub has worn Russian colours with success: he was part of the Olympic Athletes from Russia team that won gold in 2018 and won bronze at the IIHF World Championships in 2017 and 2019. In plain terms, his game relies on dependable defensive reads, willingness to block shots and steady outlet passes that move play out of danger.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 19:19
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:01
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:35
- Pts/GP
- 0.36
- EV points
- 4
- Hits
- 6
- Blocks
- 15
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 47.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 22.0 %
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2026-27 projection
Projected points
23between 11 and 34 (80% range)
- Goals
- 4
- Assists
- 20
- Games
- 67
So far: 4 pts in 11 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.35 pts per game (last season: 0.37).
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
Stable
- Points per game: 0.36 in 23-24, 0.37 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 90 → 82
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 30: prime years
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 84 %
79
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 48
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 69
- Confidence 87 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 79
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 76
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 76
- Confidence 87 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 77
- Confidence 62 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 58
- Confidence 87 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 68
- Confidence 84 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 64
- Confidence 84 %
- DF
- Defense
- 97
- Confidence 81 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 71
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating48
- Top speed (35 %)33.7 · 50
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)0.648 · 48
- Distance /60 (20 %)13.6 · 57
- Speed consistency (15 %)33.1 · 58
ST — Strength69
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.405 · 69
- Body mass (50 %)0.127 · 73
EN — Endurance79
- Ice time per game (45 %)19.9 · 79
- Total ice time (20 %)1,632 · 82
- Shift length (15 %)45.4 · 67
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)19.4 · 81
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.713 · 79
DU — Durability76
- Share of games played (100 %)0.824 · 76
CK — Checking76
- Hits /60 (70 %)3.46 · 76
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.554 · 74
- Season volume (10 %)4.205 · 77
FG — Fighting77
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.875 · 77
DI — Discipline58
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.089 · 58
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.87 · 63
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.347 · 71
PA — Passing68
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.393 · 77
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.426 · 76
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.143 · 55
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.079 · 73
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.098 · 58
SC — Scoring64
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.188 · 71
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.141 · 56
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.313 · 78
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.059 · 65
- xG per shot (10 %)0.032 · 52
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)8.314 · 64
DF — Defense97
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.239 · 97
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.216 · 89
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.279 · 96
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.238 · 90
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.717 · 81
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)53.1 · 98
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)4.813 · 79
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience71
- Career regular-season games (65 %)84
- Career playoff games (25 %)39
- NHL seasons (10 %)66
OV — Overall79
- DF · Defense (30 %)97
- PA · Passing (22 %)68
- SK · Skating (12 %)48
- SC · Scoring (12 %)64
- EN · Endurance (9 %)79
- ST · Strength (6 %)69
- DI · Discipline (5 %)58
- CK · Checking (4 %)76
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 48 | 64 | 97 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 50 | 62 | 97 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 49 | 66 | 89 |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 61 | 63 | 86 |
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
1.1
wins above replacement
67 of 325
PAL Rating
82/ 100
Performance · Excellent
42 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
77/ 100
Very good contract
4.60 M$ · expected PAL 63
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 50
- Defense
- 98
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- Offense
- 62
- Creation
- 22
- Shooting
- 21
- Possession
- 78
- Defense
- 97
- Discipline
- 4
- Power play
- 21
- Penalty kill
- 98
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 | OTT | 1.1 | 82 | 77 | 4.60 M$ |
| 2024-25 | OTT | 0.7 | 90 | 85 | 4.60 M$ |
| 2023-24 | OTT | 0.7 | 80 | 64 | 4.60 M$ |
| 2022-23 | OTT | 0.2 | 45 | 36 | 2.50 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
30/ 100
Below average
better than 30% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
21/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
39/ 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, 157 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 90
- Shot selection
- 7
- Penalties drawn
- 17
- Puck management
- 59
Defense
- Takeaways
- 63
- Discipline
- 16
- Safe zone exits
- 65
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 | OTT | 30 | 21 | 39 |
| 2024-25 | OTT | 21 | 45 | 16 |
| 2023-24 | OTT | 38 | 27 | 53 |
| 2022-23 | OTT | 3 | 9 | 3 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.1
wins above replacement
0.2 to 2.0 — 90% interval
67 of 325 defensemen
+5.6 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -4.7
- EV defense
- +7.0
- Power play
- -0.0
- Penalty kill
- +1.7
- Shooting
- +1.5
- Penalties
- -3.2
- Average → replacement
- +3.4
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | OTT | 81 | 1.1 | 0.2 to 2.0 | 67/325 |
| 2024-25 | OTT | 53 | 0.7 | 0.2 to 1.2 | 72/314 |
| 2023-24 | OTT | 69 | 0.7 | -0.1 to 1.3 | 69/316 |
| 2022-23 | OTT | 53 | 0.2 | -0.4 to 1.1 | 121/334 |
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
- 144.9 km/h64th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.4 km/h32nd percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 110th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 39.8 %28th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 46.7 km38th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.52 km30th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.7 %44th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.3 %62nd percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 41.9 %32nd percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 831st percentile | 049th percentile | 0.0 %27th percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 020th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 329th percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th 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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NYIArtem Zub: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Artem Zub have in 2026-27?
Artem Zub has 0 goals and 4 points (4 assists) in 11 games in 2026-27.
How old is Artem Zub?
Artem Zub is 31 years old: he was born on October 3, 1995.
How tall is Artem Zub, and how much does he weigh?
Artem Zub is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is Artem Zub from?
Russia: Artem Zub was born in Khabarovsk, Russia.
What team does Artem Zub play for?
Artem Zub plays for the Ottawa Senators in the NHL, at D, wearing number 2.
Is Artem Zub injured?
No: Artem Zub is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Artem Zub?
Artem Zub produced 1.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 67th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 82 out of 100: excellent for his position.
How much does Artem Zub make?
Artem Zub earns $4.6M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 77 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Artem Zub's contract end?
Artem Zub's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Artem Zub overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 77 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Artem Zub a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 67th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Artem Zub getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 90 in 2024-25 to 82 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Artem Zub played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Artem Zub has 3 points (0 goals, 3 assists).
What are Artem Zub's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Artem Zub has 398 games, 24 goals, 94 assists and 118 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 30 points in 81 games.
Is Artem Zub better at home or on the road?
No real difference: in 2026-27, he averages 0.40 points per game at home (2 in 5 games) and 0.33 on the road (2 in 6 games).
How does Artem Zub perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Artem Zub has 7 games and 1 point in his career. His pace (0.14 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.30).
Which player is most similar to Artem Zub?
Ian Cole: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Ian Cole's page →Is Artem Zub a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 23 points in 2026-27, or 0.34 points per game.
What is Artem Zub's nationality?
Artem Zub is Russian. Internationally: Played for the Russian national team: bronze medals at the IIHF World Championships in 2017 and 2019; gold medal with the Olympic Athletes from Russia team at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
What awards has Artem Zub won?
KHL Rookie of the Month — October 2015 (2015–16 season).
How many championships has Artem Zub won?
1: Gagarin Cup champion with SKA Saint Petersburg — 2017.
What is Artem Zub's nickname?
He is nicknamed Zuub.
Where did Artem Zub play before turning pro?
Played youth hockey with Amurskie Tigry Khabarovsk (junior affiliate of Amur Khabarovsk); made senior debut with Amur Khabarovsk in the 2014–15 season..
How many points is Artem Zub projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 23 points in 67 games in 2026-27 (11 to 34 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Ottawa Senators teammates
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