Brendan
Perlini
L
2026-27
Brendan Perlini stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Brendan Perlini
Retired 2026#42L
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 96 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : April 26, 1996 · Guildford, United Kingdom
Drafted : 2014 · ARI · round 1, pick #12
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Edmonton Oilers | 23 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2019-20 | Detroit Red Wings | 39 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 2019-20 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Chicago Blackhawks | 46 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 20 |
| 2018-19 | Arizona Coyotes | 22 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| 2017-18 | Arizona Coyotes | 74 | 17 | 13 | 30 | 28 |
| 2016-17 | Arizona Coyotes | 57 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 20 |
| NHL totals | 262 | 50 | 31 | 81 | 92 | |
Brendan Perlini's story
Born in Guildford while his father was still playing overseas, Brendan Perlini moved with his family to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in 2007. Those years bridged two hockey cultures and set the stage for his development into a high-level junior player.
Perlini entered the OHL in 2012 after being selected by the Barrie Colts in the priority selection, and he was dealt to the Niagara IceDogs during that first season. His play earned him a spot at the 2014 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, and later that year he was chosen 12th overall by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. The Coyotes signed him to a three-year entry-level contract that July.
He began his pro career in the AHL with Tucson before being recalled and making his NHL debut for Arizona in December 2016. Perlini's NHL journey included a trade to the Chicago Blackhawks in November 2018 as part of a deal involving Dylan Strome and Nick Schmaltz, then a move to the Detroit Red Wings in October 2019 in exchange for Alec Regula. His career has alternated between North America and Europe: a stint with HC Ambrì-Piotta in early 2021, a one-year two-way deal with the Edmonton Oilers in August 2021, AHL seasons including time with the Chicago Wolves, a training-camp tryout with the Carolina Hurricanes and a PTO with the Charlotte Checkers in October 2023. Later moves saw him sign with Spartak Moscow in December 2024 before a contract termination in January 2025, then a short-term deal with Lausanne HC on February 12, 2025, and a one-year contract with HC Lugano on July 8, 2025.
Internationally, Perlini represented Canada at junior level and earned a bronze medal at the 2014 IIHF U18 World Championship. A natural left winger, he is known for his finishing instincts and for bringing a combination of size and goal-scoring intent developed across OHL, AHL, NHL and European play.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 8:22
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:06
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:01
- Pts/GP
- 0.22
- EV points
- 5
- Hits
- 29
- Blocks
- 3
- Takeaways
- 3
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 45.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 28.9 %
- Faceoffs
- 0.0 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
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
- 142.1 km/h57th percentileleague avg. 135.3 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 38.2 km/h99th percentileleague avg. 35.4 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 5250th percentileleague avg. 70
- Offensive zone time
- 39.7 %22nd percentileleague avg. 42.2 %
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- Total distance, season
- 51.5 km26th percentileleague avg. 184.7 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.48 km40th percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.6 %24th percentileleague avg. 41.1 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.8 %86th percentileleague avg. 18.1 %
- Defensive zone time
- 41.6 %27th percentileleague avg. 39.7 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2429th percentile | 438th percentile | 16.7 %88th percentile |
| High danger | 18th percentile | 123rd percentile | 100.0 %100th percentile |
| Mid range | 1135th percentile | 359th percentile | 27.3 %99th percentile |
| Long range | 540th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2021-2022 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | G | A | PTS | +/- | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2022 | @ CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:13 |
| February 19, 2022 | @ WPG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:48 |
| January 25, 2022 | @ VAN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:31 |
| January 22, 2022 | vs CGY | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8:49 |
| January 20, 2022 | vs FLA | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 12:51 |
Brendan Perlini: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Brendan Perlini have in 2021-22?
Brendan Perlini has 4 goals and 5 points (1 assist) in 23 games in 2021-22.
How old is Brendan Perlini?
Brendan Perlini is 30 years old: he was born on April 27, 1996.
How tall is Brendan Perlini, and how much does he weigh?
Brendan Perlini is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 212 lb (96 kg).
Where is Brendan Perlini from?
United Kingdom: Brendan Perlini was born in Guildford, United Kingdom.
What are Brendan Perlini's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Brendan Perlini has 262 games, 50 goals, 31 assists and 81 points. His best season: 2017-18, with 30 points in 74 games.
Where was Brendan Perlini drafted?
Brendan Perlini was drafted 12th overall (round 1) by ARI in 2014.
How does Brendan Perlini perform in the playoffs?
Brendan Perlini has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Does Brendan Perlini have siblings?
Yes: his older brother Brett Perlini (selected in the seventh round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks; has played in the ECHL).
Is Brendan Perlini related to anyone famous?
Yes: Fred Perlini (father, drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1980; played eight games for them; continued his career in the United Kingdom; became a coach after 1997).
What is Brendan Perlini's nationality?
Brendan Perlini is Canadian. Internationally: Canada national junior team; bronze medal at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championship.
What awards has Brendan Perlini won?
Selected to the CHL Top Prospects Game (2014) ; AHL Rookie of the Month for November 2016.
Where did Brendan Perlini play before turning pro?
Drafted by the Barrie Colts (16th overall) in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection; began the 2012–13 season with the Colts; after 32 games was traded to the Niagara IceDogs; spent four seasons in the OHL.
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