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Arttu

Hyry

R · DAL · Balanced · Below average

PAL
26
WAR
0.2
Value
42
PTS
5

2025-26№ 302 / 615

Arttu Hyry (Dallas Stars) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.

Arttu Hyry

#25RPlays: Centre and right wing · 86% of faceoffsDallas Stars logoDallas Stars

HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 96 kg · SHOOTS : R

Born : April 5, 2001 · Oulu, Finland

Contract : $875,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract · UFA

NHL record

Year Team GPGAPTSPIM
2026-27Dallas Stars174269
2025-26Dallas Stars203252
2024-25Dallas Stars50110
NHL totals42751211

Playoffs

Year Team GPGAPTSPIM
2025-26Dallas Stars40000
Playoff totals40000

Arttu Hyry: our analysis

2025-26 season: 20 GP, 3 G, 2 A, 5 PTS, +1 +/-, 11:47 TOI. WAR 0.2 (302nd of 615) · PAL 26, below average.

Arttu Hyry is in his first season in the league. In 2025-26, He posts a PAL Rating of 26 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.2 ranks 302nd among 615 regulars, in the top half.

His strengths: penalty kill (81, well above average). On the other hand, possession (23, well below average) and defense (32, below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+0.4); his biggest cost: EV defense (-0.1).

His WAR went from 0.0 in 2024-25 to 0.2.

Contract-wise, his Value score of 42 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.

Arttu Hyry's story

Raised in Oulu, Arttu Hyry learned his hockey within the local structure of Oulun Kärpät, progressing through the club’s youth ranks until breaking into the Liiga squad during the 2020–2021 season. The environment in Oulu provided his foundational training and his first taste of top-level competition in Finland, shaping how he approaches the professional game.

After four seasons with Kärpät in Liiga, Hyry moved to North America the unconventional way: he was not drafted, but secured a two-year entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars on 16 April 2024. That free-agent signing was the key step that brought him under the umbrella of an NHL organisation and set him on a path toward NHL opportunities.

Hyry began his first North American campaign assigned to Dallas’s AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, for the 2024–25 season. He established himself offensively in Texas and approached a point-per-game pace, which led to a recall to Dallas and his NHL debut on 2 January 2025 against the Ottawa Senators. Those months in the AHL served as a proving ground and a bridge to regular-season action in the NHL.

Internationally, Hyry has represented Finland, adding national-team experience to his résumé though specific tournaments are not detailed here. A notable personal milestone came on 29 March 2026, when he scored his first NHL goal against the Philadelphia Flyers, marking a concrete step in his transition from prospect to NHL contributor.

Hyry’s playing profile reflects steady development and adaptability: a forward who rose through a single club’s system, who translated Liiga experience into tangible production in the AHL, and who has begun to carry that offensive output into NHL appearances when given the chance.

Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.

Advanced stats

TOI/GP
14:52
PP TOI/GP
0:00
SH TOI/GP
2:27
Pts/GP
0.35
EV points
5
Hits
29
Blocks
8
Takeaways
4
Corsi % (SAT)
52.0 %
Off. zone starts
21.2 %
Faceoffs
62.4 %

Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)

2026-27 projection

Projected points

14between 6 and 23 (80% range)

Goals
9
Assists
5
Games
47

So far: 6 pts in 17 games. The team has played 17 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.27 pts per game (last season: 0.25).

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.

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 22 %

69

Depth

SK
Skating
70
Confidence 57 %
ST
Strength
81
Confidence 26 %
EN
Endurance
63
Confidence 50 %
DU
Durability
43
Confidence 57 %
CK
Checking
78
Confidence 26 %
FG
Fighting
80
Confidence 14 %
DI
Discipline
78
Confidence 26 %
FO
Faceoffs
84
Confidence 36 %
PA
Passing
73
Confidence 22 %
SC
Scoring
71
Confidence 22 %
DF
Defense
71
Confidence 19 %
PS
Penalty shot
76
Confidence 0 %
EX
Experience
41
Confidence 100 %
Why these ratings?

SK — Skating70

  • Top speed (35 %)35.3 · 63
  • Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)6.207 · 79
  • Distance /60 (20 %)16 · 71
  • Speed consistency (15 %)34.8 · 67

ST — Strength81

  • Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.214 · 77
  • Body mass (50 %)0.64 · 82

EN — Endurance63

  • Ice time per game (45 %)13.7 · 67
  • Total ice time (20 %)229 · 35
  • Shift length (15 %)43.6 · 64
  • Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)12.6 · 69
  • Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.119 · 74

DU — Durability43

  • Share of games played (100 %)0.553 · 43

CK — Checking78

  • Hits /60 (70 %)5.913 · 79
  • Season volume (10 %)3.497 · 66

FG — Fighting80

  • Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.931 · 80

DI — Discipline78

  • Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.031 · 78
  • Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.558 · 79
  • Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.741 · 73

FO — Faceoffs84

  • Faceoff % (85 %)53.4 · 84
  • Faceoffs /60 (15 %)41.7 · 78

PA — Passing73

  • Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.642 · 72
  • Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.431 · 72
  • Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.067 · 74
  • Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.621 · 80

SC — Scoring71

  • Goals /60 (25 %)0.909 · 74
  • Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.826 · 70
  • Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.216 · 77
  • High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.153 · 68
  • xG per shot (10 %)0.079 · 72
  • Shot attempts /60 (10 %)13.7 · 73

DF — Defense71

  • RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.012 · 72
  • Relative xG against (20 %)0.104 · 68
  • On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.646 · 73
  • Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.035 · 69
  • Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.666 · 72
  • Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)57.1 · 80
  • Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.565 · 79

PS — Penalty shot76

  • Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
  • Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76

EX — Experience41

  • Career regular-season games (65 %)46
  • Career playoff games (25 %)30
  • NHL seasons (10 %)37

OV — Overall69

  • SC · Scoring (28 %)71
  • PA · Passing (22 %)73
  • DF · Defense (18 %)71
  • SK · Skating (12 %)70
  • EN · Endurance (8 %)63
  • DI · Discipline (5 %)78
  • ST · Strength (4 %)81
  • CK · Checking (3 %)78

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.

ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates

Offense
35
Defense
35
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Offense
36
Creation
53
Shooting
39
Possession
23
Defense
32
Discipline
59
Power play
41
Penalty kill
81

From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.

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

22/ 100

Below average
better than 22% of forwards, offense and defense combined

Offensive IQ

13/ 100

Low
passing, shots, puck

Defensive IQ

50/ 100

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, 329 of 424 forwards.

See full details

Offense

Playmaking passes
32
Shot selection
26
Penalties drawn
25
Puck management
37

Defense

Takeaways
30
Discipline
67
Safe zone exits
43

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.

Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.

0.2

wins above replacement

-0.2 to 0.7 — 90% interval

302 of 615 forwards

+1.0 goals above replacement

Full leaderboard →
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EV offense
-0.1
EV defense
-0.1
Power play
0.0
Penalty kill
+0.0
Shooting
+0.4
Penalties
+0.2
Average → replacement
+0.6

In goals.

Season by season
SeasonTeamGPWARRank
2025-26DAL200.2302/615
2024-25DAL50.0352/596

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.

Season
Hardest shot
153.3 km/h98th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
Top skating speed
36.3 km/h80th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
Bursts over 20 mph, season
4188th percentileleague avg. 21
Offensive zone time
39.8 %24th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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Total distance, season
65.8 km63rd percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
Distance, single-game high
4.47 km47th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
Offensive zone at 5v5
41.0 %49th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
Neutral zone time
16.7 %3rd percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
Defensive zone time
43.6 %13th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %

Shooting

Shots on goalGoalsShooting %
All3378th percentile474th percentile12.1 %46th percentile
High danger963rd percentile157th percentile11.1 %25th percentile
Mid range1385th percentile288th percentile15.4 %59th percentile
Long range695th percentile092nd percentile0.0 %87th percentile

Shots on goal by zone

Neutral zone : 4 · 100th percentileOutside left : 1 · 68th percentileOutside right : 0 · 42th percentileLeft point : 0 · 60th percentileRight point : 6 · 100th percentileCenter point : 0 · 62th percentileLeft circle : 5 · 91th percentileRight circle : 6 · 92th percentileHigh slot : 2 · 62th percentileLeft of the net : 0 · 58th percentileRight of the net : 0 · 59th percentileLow slot : 7 · 58th percentileCrease : 2 · 87th percentileLeft corner : 0 · 95th percentileBehind the net : 0 · 79th percentileRight corner : 0 · 97th percentile4100605620072000
Beyond the red line : 0

2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.

Game log, 2026-27

DateOpponentGAPTS+/-
Nov 7vsSan Jose Sharks logoSJS000-1
Nov 5@Columbus Blue Jackets logoCBJ000-1
Nov 3@Washington Capitals logoWSH011+2
Oct 31vsColumbus Blue Jackets logoCBJ112+2
Oct 29vsMontreal Canadiens logoMTL000-3
Oct 27vsNew Jersey Devils logoNJD000-1
Oct 25vsNew York Islanders logoNYI000+1
Oct 22vsWinnipeg Jets logoWPG000-1
Oct 20vsBoston Bruins logoBOS0000
Oct 17@Chicago Blackhawks logoCHI202+2

Arttu Hyry: frequently asked questions

How many goals does Arttu Hyry have in 2026-27?

Arttu Hyry has 4 goals and 6 points (2 assists) in 17 games in 2026-27.

How old is Arttu Hyry?

Arttu Hyry is 25 years old: he was born on April 6, 2001.

How tall is Arttu Hyry, and how much does he weigh?

Arttu Hyry is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 212 lb (96 kg).

Where is Arttu Hyry from?

Finland: Arttu Hyry was born in Oulu, Finland.

What team does Arttu Hyry play for?

Arttu Hyry plays for the Dallas Stars in the NHL, at R, wearing number 25.

Is Arttu Hyry injured?

No: Arttu Hyry is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.

How good is Arttu Hyry?

Arttu Hyry produced 0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 302nd of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 26 out of 100: below average for his position.

How much does Arttu Hyry make?

Arttu Hyry earns $870K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 42 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.

When does Arttu Hyry's contract end?

Arttu Hyry's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.

Is Arttu Hyry overpaid?

Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 42 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.

Is Arttu Hyry a top-10 player at his position?

No: by WAR, he ranks 302nd of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.

How has Arttu Hyry played lately?

Over his last 10 games, Arttu Hyry has 5 points (3 goals, 2 assists).

What are Arttu Hyry's career stats?

Over his NHL career, Arttu Hyry has 42 games, 7 goals, 5 assists and 12 points. His best season: 2026-27, with 6 points in 17 games.

Is Arttu Hyry better at home or on the road?

On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.20 points per game at home (2 in 10 games) and 0.57 on the road (4 in 7 games).

How does Arttu Hyry perform in the playoffs?

In the playoffs, Arttu Hyry has 4 games and 0 points in his career. His pace (0.00 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.29).

Which player is most similar to Arttu Hyry?

Yegor Sharangovich: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.

Yegor Sharangovich's page →

Is Arttu Hyry a good fantasy pick?

Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 14 points in 2026-27, or 0.30 points per game.

What is Arttu Hyry's nationality?

Arttu Hyry is Finnish.

Where did Arttu Hyry play before turning pro?

played in the youth system of his hometown club Oulun Kärpät (Liiga); four seasons with Kärpät in the Liiga.

How many points is Arttu Hyry projected to score in 2026-27?

Our projection has him at 14 points in 47 games in 2026-27 (6 to 23 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.

See also: his Dallas Stars teammates

Full roster →

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