Brandt
Clarke
D · LAK · Two-way · Elite
- PAL
- 92
- WAR
- 1.6
- Value
- 98
- PTS
- 40
2025-26№ 33 / 325
Brandt Clarke (Los Angeles Kings) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Brandt Clarke
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 91 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : February 8, 2003 · Nepean, Canada
Drafted : 2021 · LAK · round 1, pick #8
Contract : $7,400,000 · 2026-27 → 2030-31 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $6,000,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Los Angeles Kings | 15 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 21 |
| 2025-26 | Los Angeles Kings | 82 | 8 | 32 | 40 | 63 |
| 2024-25 | Los Angeles Kings | 78 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 46 |
| 2023-24 | Los Angeles Kings | 16 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 2022-23 | Los Angeles Kings | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| NHL totals | 200 | 18 | 74 | 92 | 146 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Los Angeles Kings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Los Angeles Kings | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
Brandt Clarke: our analysis
2025-26 season: 82 GP, 8 G, 32 A, 40 PTS, +11 +/-, 19:48 TOI. WAR 1.6 (33rd of 325) · PAL 92, elite.
In 2025-26, Brandt Clarke, 23, posts a PAL Rating of 92 out of 100 (elite), and his WAR of 1.6 ranks 33rd among 325 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: creation (94, among the best in the league), offense (90, among the best in the league) and possession (89, among the best in the league). On the other hand, penalty kill (36, below average) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+4.9); his biggest cost: finishing (-0.9).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 76 in 2024-25 to 92; his WAR went from 0.6 to 1.6.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 98 (exceptional value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Brandt Clarke's story
Growing up in Nepean, Brandt Clarke learned hockey with the Raiders and later skated for the Don Mills Flyers, ending his last minor season with an eye-catching 113 points that drew attention from major-junior clubs. That scoring touch followed him into junior ranks.
Barrie selected Clarke fourth overall in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection and he signed his junior deal on May 15, 2019. As a 2019–20 rookie he produced six goals and 32 assists, the top assist total among rookie OHL defensemen, and earned a spot on the OHL First All-Rookie Team. When the OHL cancelled its 2020–21 campaign, Clarke kept developing overseas, joining HC Nové Zámky in Slovakia alongside his brother Graeme and posting five goals and ten assists in a 26-game stint.
The Los Angeles Kings picked Clarke eighth overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft on July 23, 2021, and signed him to a three-year entry-level contract on August 10, 2021. He returned to Barrie when the OHL resumed and was named the Colts’ captain in November 2021. Clarke made his NHL regular-season debut on October 13, 2022 against the Seattle Kraken and registered his first NHL point, an assist, on October 20, 2022 at Pittsburgh. His 2022–23 campaign was split among the Kings, the AHL’s Ontario Reign and Team Canada before Los Angeles reassigned him to Barrie on January 6, 2023.
Back with the Colts Clarke finished the 2022–23 regular season with 61 points in 31 games, including 23 goals to tie the franchise single-season mark for a defenseman, and became Barrie’s all-time regular-season scoring leader among defensemen with 158 points. He was named to both the OHL and CHL First All-Star Teams. The following season he spent most of his time with the Ontario Reign, and he and brother Graeme were both selected for the 2024 AHL All-Star Game; Clarke finished that AHL regular season with 10 goals and 36 assists in 50 games and earned All-Rookie and Second All-Star Team honours. On February 17, 2024 he scored his first NHL goal, an overtime winner against the Boston Bruins, and overall appeared in 16 games for Los Angeles in 2023–24, collecting two goals and four assists.
Internationally Clarke won gold with Canada at the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championship in Frisco, Texas, and was named to the tournament All-Star team. He also featured for Canada at the 2023 World Junior Championship, notching 2 goals and 6 assists in 7 games and assisting on the overtime-winning goal in the final. His style blends defensive discipline — strong stick work and positioning — with contemporary offensive instincts, showing creativity and willingness to join and generate play off the rush.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 19:11
- PP TOI/GP
- 2:25
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:11
- Pts/GP
- 0.73
- EV points
- 7
- Hits
- 5
- Blocks
- 37
- Takeaways
- 4
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 53.6 %
- Off. zone starts
- 48.2 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
48between 31 and 63 (80% range)
- Goals
- 12
- Assists
- 37
- Games
- 82
So far: 11 pts in 15 games. The team has played 15 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.55 pts per game (last season: 0.49).
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
Slightly up
- Points per game: 0.42 in 24-25, 0.49 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 76 → 92
Outlook, age included
↑ Trending upAge 23: usually still improving
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 76 %
84
Very good
- SK
- Skating
- 68
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 72
- Confidence 80 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 76
- Confidence 67 %
- DU
- Durability
- 68
- Confidence 73 %
- CK
- Checking
- 62
- Confidence 80 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 77
- Confidence 53 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 72
- Confidence 80 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 88
- Confidence 76 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 84
- Confidence 76 %
- DF
- Defense
- 78
- Confidence 72 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 83
- Confidence 33 %
- EX
- Experience
- 65
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating68
- Top speed (35 %)34.7 · 63
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)1.282 · 64
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.7 · 85
- Speed consistency (15 %)33.6 · 62
ST — Strength72
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.856 · 73
- Body mass (50 %)-0.013 · 71
EN — Endurance76
- Ice time per game (45 %)18.4 · 72
- Total ice time (20 %)1,596 · 81
- Shift length (15 %)50 · 82
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)16.5 · 70
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.23 · 73
DU — Durability68
- Share of games played (100 %)0.763 · 68
CK — Checking62
- Hits /60 (70 %)1.595 · 59
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.688 · 66
- Season volume (10 %)3.434 · 68
FG — Fighting77
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.86 · 77
DI — Discipline72
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.048 · 72
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.907 · 62
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.629 · 88
PA — Passing88
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.76 · 91
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.405 · 75
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.181 · 89
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.209 · 77
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.555 · 92
SC — Scoring84
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.283 · 80
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.306 · 88
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.034 · 62
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.32 · 93
- xG per shot (10 %)0.036 · 83
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)12.1 · 85
DF — Defense78
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.041 · 77
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.041 · 71
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.436 · 86
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.013 · 72
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.177 · 69
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)58.4 · 74
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)6.259 · 95
PS — Penalty shot83
- Shootouts (60 %)32.8 · 84
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience65
- Career regular-season games (65 %)74
- Career playoff games (25 %)45
- NHL seasons (10 %)55
OV — Overall84
- DF · Defense (30 %)78
- PA · Passing (22 %)88
- SK · Skating (12 %)68
- SC · Scoring (12 %)84
- EN · Endurance (9 %)76
- ST · Strength (6 %)72
- DI · Discipline (5 %)72
- CK · Checking (4 %)62
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 84 | 68 | 84 | 78 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 71 | 81 | 69 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 70 | 87 | 73 |
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
33 of 325
PAL Rating
92/ 100
Performance · Elite
18 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
98/ 100
Exceptional value
0.86 M$ · expected PAL 38
ProfileTwo-wayStrong at both ends
- Offense
- 90
- Defense
- 78
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- Offense
- 90
- Creation
- 94
- Shooting
- 76
- Possession
- 89
- Defense
- 81
- Discipline
- 68
- Power play
- 86
- Penalty kill
- 36
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 | LAK | 1.6 | 92 | 98 | 0.86 M$ |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 0.6 | 76 | 89 | 0.86 M$ |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 0.2 | 92 | 98 | 0.86 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
82/ 100
Very good
better than 82% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
93/ 100
Elite
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
44/ 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, 40 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 97
- Shot selection
- 80
- Penalties drawn
- 87
- Puck management
- 21
Defense
- Takeaways
- 74
- Discipline
- 17
- Safe zone exits
- 64
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 | LAK | 82 | 93 | 44 |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 70 | 97 | 12 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 82 | 96 | 26 |
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 2.9 — 90% interval
33 of 325 defensemen
+8.4 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +4.9
- EV defense
- +1.9
- Power play
- -0.1
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.9
- Penalties
- -0.9
- Average → replacement
- +3.4
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | LAK | 82 | 1.6 | 0.7 to 2.9 | 33/325 |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 75 | 0.6 | -0.2 to 1.3 | 84/314 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 16 | 0.2 | -0.2 to 0.4 | 127/316 |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 9 | -0.1 | -0.2 to 0.0 | 246/334 |
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
- 139.3 km/h45th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.1 km/h76th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 752nd percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 45.8 %93rd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 68.6 km56th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.25 km58th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 44.0 %79th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.8 %81st percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 35.5 %95th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2380th percentile | 395th percentile | 13.0 %90th percentile |
| High danger | 175th percentile | 198th percentile | 100.0 %100th percentile |
| Mid range | 251st percentile | 190th percentile | 50.0 %100th percentile |
| Long range | 1485th percentile | 195th percentile | 7.1 %81st 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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COLBrandt Clarke: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Brandt Clarke have in 2026-27?
Brandt Clarke has 3 goals and 11 points (8 assists) in 15 games in 2026-27.
How old is Brandt Clarke?
Brandt Clarke is 23 years old: he was born on February 9, 2003.
How tall is Brandt Clarke, and how much does he weigh?
Brandt Clarke is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is Brandt Clarke from?
Canada: Brandt Clarke was born in Nepean, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Brandt Clarke play for?
Brandt Clarke plays for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL, at D, wearing number 92.
Is Brandt Clarke injured?
No: Brandt Clarke is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Brandt Clarke?
Brandt Clarke produced 1.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 33rd of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 92 out of 100: elite for his position.
How much does Brandt Clarke make?
Brandt Clarke earns $863K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 98 out of 100 (exceptional value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Brandt Clarke's contract end?
Brandt Clarke's contract runs through the 2030-31 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Brandt Clarke overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 98 out of 100 (exceptional value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Brandt Clarke a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 33rd 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 Brandt Clarke getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 76 in 2024-25 to 92 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Brandt Clarke played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Brandt Clarke has 7 points (2 goals, 5 assists).
What are Brandt Clarke's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Brandt Clarke has 200 games, 18 goals, 74 assists and 92 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 40 points in 82 games.
Where was Brandt Clarke drafted?
Brandt Clarke was drafted 8th overall (round 1) by Los Angeles Kings in 2021.
Is Brandt Clarke better at home or on the road?
No real difference: in 2026-27, he averages 0.71 points per game at home (5 in 7 games) and 0.75 on the road (6 in 8 games).
How does Brandt Clarke perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Brandt Clarke has 10 games and 3 points in his career. His pace (0.30 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.46).
Which player is most similar to Brandt Clarke?
Adam Fox: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Adam Fox's page →Is Brandt Clarke a good fantasy pick?
A useful depth pick: our projection has him at 48 points in 2026-27, or 0.59 points per game.
Does Brandt Clarke have siblings?
Yes: his sister Mackenzie Clarke (plays for St. Lawrence University), his brother Graeme Clarke (plays for the Belleville Senators (AHL), the AHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators).
Is Brandt Clarke related to anyone famous?
Yes: Chris Clarke (father, played junior hockey in Southern Ontario).
What is Brandt Clarke's nationality?
Brandt Clarke is Canadian. Internationally: Team Canada — Gold at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships (Frisco, Texas), named to the tournament All-Star team; Gold at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (Halifax/Moncton), recorded an assist on the overtime game-winning goal.
What awards has Brandt Clarke won?
Named to the OHL First All-Rookie Team — end of the 2019–20 season ; Named to the tournament All-Star team — 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships ; Named to the OHL and CHL First All-Star Teams — 2022–23 season ; Selected for the 2024 AHL All-Star Game (with his brother Graeme) ; Named to the All-Rookie and Second All-Star Teams (AHL) — 2023–24 season.
How many championships has Brandt Clarke won?
2: Gold medal — 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships (with Team Canada); Gold medal — 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (with Team Canada).
Where did Brandt Clarke play before turning pro?
Selected in the first round, fourth overall, in the OHL Priority Selection on April 6, 2019 by the Barrie Colts; rookie with the Barrie Colts in 2019–20; named captain of the Barrie Colts for the 2021–22 season; loaned to HC Nové Zámky (Tipsport Liga, Slovakia) in 2020–21; reassigned to the Barrie Colts on January 6, 2023 for the remainder of the 2022–23 season..
How many points is Brandt Clarke projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 48 points in 82 games in 2026-27 (31 to 63 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Los Angeles Kings teammates
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