Blake
Coleman
L · MIN · Defensive · Excellent
- PAL
- 88
- WAR
- 1.3
- Value
- 84
- PTS
- 35
2025-26№ 118 / 615
Blake Coleman (Minnesota Wild) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Blake Coleman
#20LPlays: Left wing · 4% of faceoffs
Minnesota Wild
HEIGHT : 180 cm · WEIGHT : 90 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : November 27, 1991 · Plano, United States
Drafted : 2011 · NJD · round 3, pick #75
Contract : $4,900,000 · 2021-22 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA · Signing bonus $1,000,000NTC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Minnesota Wild | 19 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 18 |
| 2025-26 | Calgary Flames | 69 | 20 | 15 | 35 | 49 |
| 2024-25 | Calgary Flames | 82 | 15 | 24 | 39 | 36 |
| 2023-24 | Calgary Flames | 78 | 30 | 24 | 54 | 76 |
| 2022-23 | Calgary Flames | 82 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 54 |
| 2021-22 | Calgary Flames | 81 | 16 | 17 | 33 | 60 |
| 2020-21 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 55 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 37 |
| 2019-20 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 2019-20 | New Jersey Devils | 57 | 21 | 10 | 31 | 40 |
| 2018-19 | New Jersey Devils | 78 | 22 | 14 | 36 | 71 |
| 2017-18 | New Jersey Devils | 79 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 50 |
| 2016-17 | New Jersey Devils | 23 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27 |
| NHL totals | 712 | 175 | 158 | 333 | 534 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Calgary Flames | 12 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 2020-21 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 23 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 22 |
| 2019-20 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 25 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 31 |
| 2017-18 | New Jersey Devils | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Playoff totals | 65 | 12 | 19 | 31 | 69 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cup2 times · 2020-21, 2019-20
Blake Coleman: our analysis
2025-26 season: 69 GP, 20 G, 15 A, 35 PTS, +12 +/-, 17:20 TOI. WAR 1.3 (118th of 615) · PAL 88, excellent.
In 2025-26, Blake Coleman, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 88 out of 100 (excellent), and his WAR of 1.3 ranks 118th among 615 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: possession (95, among the best in the league), defense (93, among the best in the league) and penalty kill (90, among the best in the league). On the other hand, power play (2, among the weakest in the league) and discipline (12, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+4.3); his biggest cost: finishing (-1.2).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 53 in 2024-25 to 88; his WAR went from -0.3 to 1.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 84 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Blake Coleman's story
Growing up in Plano, Texas, Blake Coleman learned to skate on small rinks and developed a hard-nosed style by practising early mornings to make up for scarce ice time. Those unconventional beginnings — including being taken to Stars games as a child — shaped a player comfortable in physical play and defensive work.
Coleman moved through the American junior system, spending 2010–11 in the USHL with Indiana Ice where a standout scoring season and multiple league awards put him on NHL radars. New Jersey selected him 75th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, and he honoured a college commitment by joining Miami University’s RedHawks, balancing four seasons of NCAA hockey with completion of a business degree.
Turning pro in 2015, Coleman started with the Albany Devils (AHL), where a season-ending injury cut short his rookie pro year. He made his NHL debut with New Jersey the following season and gradually carved out a regular role, known for energy and penalty-killing work. In February 2020 he was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning and was part of consecutive Stanley Cup-winning clubs in 2020 and 2021. In July 2021 he signed a long-term deal with the Calgary Flames.
On the international front, public records highlight his junior and USHL honours — including league player and forward of the year awards and the Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year — rather than senior national-team appearances.
Coleman’s game is straightforward: relentless forechecking, speed on short shifts and a willingness to take on defensive assignments. He has built his NHL career not by flash but by consistently contributing in checking lines, on the penalty kill and in moments where physical commitment matters most.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 15:56
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:28
- SH TOI/GP
- 1:52
- Pts/GP
- 0.42
- EV points
- 5
- Hits
- 39
- Blocks
- 13
- Takeaways
- 4
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 50.7 %
- Off. zone starts
- 34.4 %
- Faceoffs
- 50.0 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
36between 19 and 53 (80% range)
- Goals
- 20
- Assists
- 16
- Games
- 78
So far: 8 pts in 19 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.47 pts per game (last season: 0.51).
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: 0.69 in 23-24, 0.51 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 53 → 88
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 34: 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 83 %
80
Very good
- SK
- Skating
- 77
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 66
- Confidence 86 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 79
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 82
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 81
- Confidence 86 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 79
- Confidence 66 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 61
- Confidence 86 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 70
- Confidence 36 %
- PA
- Passing
- 71
- Confidence 83 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 78
- Confidence 83 %
- DF
- Defense
- 87
- Confidence 81 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 64
- Confidence 8 %
- EX
- Experience
- 88
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating77
- Top speed (35 %)36.2 · 77
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)4.322 · 69
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.4 · 83
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.7 · 80
ST — Strength66
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.113 · 63
- Body mass (50 %)-0.332 · 73
EN — Endurance79
- Ice time per game (45 %)16.2 · 81
- Total ice time (20 %)1,151 · 78
- Shift length (15 %)43.6 · 64
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)14.7 · 80
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.863 · 81
DU — Durability82
- Share of games played (100 %)0.863 · 82
CK — Checking81
- Hits /60 (70 %)6.785 · 81
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)5.096 · 80
- Season volume (10 %)5.03 · 85
FG — Fighting79
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.926 · 79
DI — Discipline61
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.031 · 61
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.989 · 61
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.808 · 76
FO — Faceoffs70
- Faceoff % (85 %)49.3 · 74
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)9.388 · 35
PA — Passing71
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.58 · 68
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.392 · 67
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.208 · 85
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)2.887 · 37
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.478 · 75
SC — Scoring78
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.983 · 77
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.994 · 82
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.434 · 63
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.744 · 85
- xG per shot (10 %)0.081 · 79
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)15.9 · 81
DF — Defense87
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.065 · 82
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.33 · 95
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.435 · 84
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.044 · 81
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.349 · 78
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)57.5 · 78
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.972 · 84
PS — Penalty shot64
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)25.4 · 57
EX — Experience88
- Career regular-season games (65 %)92
- Career playoff games (25 %)79
- NHL seasons (10 %)81
OV — Overall80
- SC · Scoring (28 %)78
- PA · Passing (22 %)71
- DF · Defense (18 %)87
- SK · Skating (12 %)77
- EN · Endurance (8 %)79
- DI · Discipline (5 %)61
- ST · Strength (4 %)66
- CK · Checking (3 %)81
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 77 | 78 | 87 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 75 | 76 | 78 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 79 | 83 | 80 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 85 |
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
1.3
wins above replacement
118 of 615
PAL Rating
88/ 100
Performance · Excellent
51 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
84/ 100
Very good contract
4.90 M$ · expected PAL 62
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 69
- Defense
- 97
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- Offense
- 49
- Creation
- 84
- Shooting
- 77
- Possession
- 95
- Defense
- 93
- Discipline
- 12
- Power play
- 2
- Penalty kill
- 90
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 | CGY | 1.3 | 88 | 84 | 4.90 M$ |
| 2024-25 | CGY | -0.3 | 53 | 33 | 4.90 M$ |
| 2023-24 | CGY | 1.8 | 79 | 64 | 4.90 M$ |
| 2022-23 | CGY | -0.1 | 82 | 64 | 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
49/ 100
Average
better than 49% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
73/ 100
Very good
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
26/ 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, 215 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 48
- Shot selection
- 75
- Penalties drawn
- 62
- Puck management
- 58
Defense
- Takeaways
- 68
- Discipline
- 16
- Safe zone exits
- 51
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 | CGY | 49 | 73 | 26 |
| 2024-25 | CGY | 50 | 29 | 72 |
| 2023-24 | CGY | 30 | 57 | 21 |
| 2022-23 | CGY | 50 | 85 | 21 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.3
wins above replacement
0.3 to 2.5 — 90% interval
118 of 615 forwards
+6.9 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +4.3
- EV defense
- +2.0
- Power play
- -0.3
- Penalty kill
- +0.1
- Shooting
- -1.2
- Penalties
- -1.0
- Average → replacement
- +3.0
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CGY | 69 | 1.3 | 0.3 to 2.5 | 118/615 |
| 2024-25 | CGY | 79 | -0.3 | -1.2 to 0.8 | 516/596 |
| 2023-24 | CGY | 78 | 1.8 | 0.3 to 3.1 | 77/608 |
| 2022-23 | CGY | 82 | -0.1 | -0.8 to 1.1 | 466/617 |
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
- 127.5 km/h34th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.7 km/h86th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 2669th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 39.5 %21st percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 79.2 km85th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.00 km66th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.2 %33rd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.7 %33rd percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.8 %17th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3986th percentile | 581st percentile | 12.8 %48th percentile |
| High danger | 1382nd percentile | 157th percentile | 7.7 %15th percentile |
| Mid range | 1488th percentile | 498th percentile | 28.6 %92nd percentile |
| Long range | 383rd 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
TBL
SJS
PHI
WSH
NYI
UTA
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SEA
CGY
EDM
CBJ
STL
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VGK
FLA
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NSHBlake Coleman: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Blake Coleman have in 2026-27?
Blake Coleman has 5 goals and 8 points (3 assists) in 19 games in 2026-27.
How old is Blake Coleman?
Blake Coleman is 34 years old: he was born on November 28, 1991.
How tall is Blake Coleman, and how much does he weigh?
Blake Coleman is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 198 lb (90 kg).
Where is Blake Coleman from?
United States: Blake Coleman was born in Plano, Texas, United States.
What team does Blake Coleman play for?
Blake Coleman plays for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL, at L, wearing number 20.
Is Blake Coleman injured?
No: Blake Coleman is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Blake Coleman?
Blake Coleman produced 1.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 118th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 88 out of 100: excellent for his position.
How much does Blake Coleman make?
Blake Coleman earns $4.9M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 84 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Blake Coleman's contract end?
Blake Coleman's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NTC / M-NTC clause.
Is Blake Coleman overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 84 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Blake Coleman a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 118th 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 Blake Coleman getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 53 in 2024-25 to 88 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Blake Coleman played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Blake Coleman has 5 points (3 goals, 2 assists).
What are Blake Coleman's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Blake Coleman has 712 games, 175 goals, 158 assists and 333 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 54 points in 78 games.
Where was Blake Coleman drafted?
Blake Coleman was drafted 75th overall (round 3) by New Jersey Devils in 2011.
Is Blake Coleman better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.14 points per game at home (1 in 7 games) and 0.58 on the road (7 in 12 games).
How does Blake Coleman perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Blake Coleman has 65 games and 31 points in his career. His pace (0.48 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.47).
Which player is most similar to Blake Coleman?
Pius Suter: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Pius Suter's page →Is Blake Coleman a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 36 points in 2026-27, or 0.46 points per game.
Does Blake Coleman have siblings?
Yes: his sister Brooke Coleman (played volleyball at Ohio University).
Is Blake Coleman related to anyone famous?
Yes: Rusty Coleman (father, played football at the University of Oklahoma).
Is Blake Coleman married?
Yes, married to Jordan Daigle in 2019.
What is Blake Coleman's nationality?
Blake Coleman is American.
What awards has Blake Coleman won?
USHL Player of the Year — 2010–11 season ; USHL Forward of the Year — 2010–11 season ; Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award — 2010–11 season ; USHL First All-Star Team — 2010–11 season ; CCHA Rookie of the Week — week ending January 29, 2012 ; CCHA Offensive Player of the Week — week ending October 15, 2012 ; Selected to the NCAA All-Midwest Regional Team — (year not specified in article) ; NCHC Offensive Player of the Week — week ending March 9 (year not specified in article); and more.
How many championships has Blake Coleman won?
2: Stanley Cup 2020 with the Tampa Bay Lightning; Stanley Cup 2021 with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What is Blake Coleman's nickname?
He is nicknamed Pickles.
Where did Blake Coleman play before turning pro?
Miami University (Miami RedHawks), 2011–2015; junior play including Tri-City Storm and Indiana Ice (USHL) — notable 2010–11 season.
How many points is Blake Coleman projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 36 points in 78 games in 2026-27 (19 to 53 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Minnesota Wild teammates
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