Brendan
Gaunce
C · BOS · Defensive · Below average
- PAL
- 31
- WAR
- -0.2
- Value
- 49
- PTS
- 6
2025-26№ 526 / 615
Brendan Gaunce (Boston Bruins) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Brendan Gaunce
#50CPlays: Centre · 68% of faceoffs
Boston Bruins
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 101 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : March 24, 1994 · Sudbury, Canada
Drafted : 2012 · VAN · round 1, pick #26
Contract : $875,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Two-Way Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 25 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| 2024-25 | Minnesota Wild | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2022-23 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 30 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 12 |
| 2019-20 | Boston Bruins | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Vancouver Canucks | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | Vancouver Canucks | 37 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 2016-17 | Vancouver Canucks | 57 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 33 |
| 2015-16 | Vancouver Canucks | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 214 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 83 | |
Brendan Gaunce: our analysis
2025-26 season: 25 GP, 2 G, 4 A, 6 PTS, -1 +/-, 11:54 TOI. WAR -0.2 (526th of 615) · PAL 31, below average.
In 2025-26, Brendan Gaunce, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 31 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of -0.2 ranks 526th among 615 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: penalty kill (87, among the best in the league) and defense (75, well above average). On the other hand, discipline (4, among the weakest in the league) and creation (17, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-0.9).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 17 in 2023-24 to 31; his WAR, though, went from -0.2 to -0.2.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 49 (fair value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Brendan Gaunce's story
Born in Sudbury and raised in Markham, Brendan Gaunce made his name in minor hockey as a prolific scorer and team leader. He captained the Markham Waxers minor midget squad and produced 55 goals and 148 points in 86 games during the 2009–10 season, finishing as the top-scoring minor midget in Ontario that year.
Taken second overall in the OHL priority draft by the Belleville Bulls, Gaunce stepped into major-junior hockey in 2010–11 and quickly displayed playmaking instincts, recording multiple four-assist outings and establishing himself among OHL rookies. Ranked among the top North American skaters heading into the 2012 NHL entry draft, he was selected 26th overall by the Vancouver Canucks, beginning his route toward professional hockey.
Gaunce spent significant time in the AHL with Vancouver’s affiliates before breaking into the NHL: he debuted for the Canucks on October 29, 2015, and scored his first NHL goal the following day against the Arizona Coyotes. Throughout his career he has moved between the NHL and AHL, signed multi-year and two-way contracts, and produced reliable offence at the minor-league level.
With limited NHL interest in 2021, Gaunce signed with the Växjö Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League. He adapted quickly to the larger ice, notching 5 goals and 12 points in 18 regular-season games, and added 7 points in 12 playoff contests to help Växjö capture the SHL championship. He returned to North America that summer, signing with the Columbus Blue Jackets organisation in July 2021, later re-signing in 2022, and experiencing subsequent roster moves that culminated in a 2026 contract with the Boston Bruins.
On the ice, Gaunce is a forward who combines goal-scoring touch from his junior days with a tendency to set up teammates; his international and junior performances feature both multi-point games and key assists, while his European stint underlined his ability to adjust his game to larger surfaces.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 11:54
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:03
- SH TOI/GP
- 1:41
- Pts/GP
- 0.24
- EV points
- 4
- Hits
- 44
- Blocks
- 21
- Takeaways
- 6
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 50.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 20.5 %
- Faceoffs
- 56.9 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
4between 0 and 14 (80% range)
- Goals
- 1
- Assists
- 2
- Games
- 18
So far: 0 pts in 0 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.20 pts per game (last season: 0.24).
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: 0.17 in 23-24, 0.24 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 17 → 31
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 32: 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 42 %
66
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 66
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 83
- Confidence 48 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 61
- Confidence 67 %
- DU
- Durability
- 36
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 81
- Confidence 48 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 78
- Confidence 29 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 48
- Confidence 48 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 81
- Confidence 56 %
- PA
- Passing
- 72
- Confidence 42 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 69
- Confidence 42 %
- DF
- Defense
- 77
- Confidence 38 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 58
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating66
- Top speed (35 %)35.7 · 68
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)5.909 · 75
- Distance /60 (20 %)15.9 · 61
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.5 · 61
ST — Strength83
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.366 · 68
- Body mass (50 %)1.255 · 91
EN — Endurance61
- Ice time per game (45 %)13.3 · 65
- Total ice time (20 %)291 · 35
- Shift length (15 %)44.6 · 74
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)12.3 · 68
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.959 · 69
DU — Durability36
- Share of games played (100 %)0.52 · 36
CK — Checking81
- Hits /60 (70 %)6.493 · 82
- Season volume (10 %)3.807 · 69
FG — Fighting78
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.881 · 78
DI — Discipline48
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.048 · 48
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.835 · 63
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.551 · 64
FO — Faceoffs81
- Faceoff % (85 %)52.6 · 82
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)38.1 · 75
PA — Passing72
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.66 · 75
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.376 · 67
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.005 · 70
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.746 · 79
SC — Scoring69
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.656 · 67
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.731 · 71
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.368 · 72
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.08 · 66
- xG per shot (10 %)0.081 · 66
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)12.8 · 78
DF — Defense77
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.017 · 70
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.193 · 84
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.616 · 75
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.025 · 76
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-0.89 · 87
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)59.3 · 68
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.298 · 85
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience58
- Career regular-season games (65 %)76
- Career playoff games (25 %)0
- NHL seasons (10 %)84
OV — Overall66
- SC · Scoring (20 %)69
- PA · Passing (20 %)72
- DF · Defense (20 %)77
- SK · Skating (12 %)66
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)81
- EN · Endurance (8 %)61
- DI · Discipline (5 %)48
- ST · Strength (3 %)83
- CK · Checking (2 %)81
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 66 | 66 | 69 | 77 |
| 2023-24 | 68 | 64 | 72 | 76 |
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
-0.2
wins above replacement
526 of 615
PAL Rating
31/ 100
Performance · Below average
317 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
49/ 100
Fair value
0.78 M$ · expected PAL 32
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 21
- Defense
- 73
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- Offense
- 33
- Creation
- 17
- Shooting
- 22
- Possession
- 33
- Defense
- 75
- Discipline
- 4
- Power play
- 38
- Penalty kill
- 87
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 | CBJ | -0.2 | 31 | 49 | 0.78 M$ |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | -0.2 | 17 | 31 | 0.76 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
32/ 100
Below average
better than 32% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
45/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
31/ 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, 287 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 74
- Shot selection
- 13
- Penalties drawn
- 37
- Puck management
- 98
Defense
- Takeaways
- 82
- Discipline
- 7
- Safe zone exits
- 78
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 | CBJ | 32 | 45 | 31 |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 28 | 10 | 59 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.2
wins above replacement
-0.6 to 0.0 — 90% interval
526 of 615 forwards
-1.3 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.4
- EV defense
- -0.2
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- -0.0
- Shooting
- -0.9
- Penalties
- -0.5
- Average → replacement
- +0.8
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CBJ | 25 | -0.2 | -0.6 to 0.0 | 526/615 |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 12 | -0.3 | -0.4 to -0.1 | 521/596 |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 24 | -0.2 | -0.5 to 0.2 | 499/608 |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 5 | -0.1 | -0.2 to -0.0 | 469/617 |
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
- 133.6 km/h37th percentileleague avg. 134.6 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.5 km/h41st percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 2428th percentileleague avg. 75
- Offensive zone time
- 37.3 %3rd percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 72.1 km26th percentileleague avg. 198.8 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.84 km24th percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.1 %9th percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.1 %71st percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 44.5 %7th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2927th percentile | 223rd percentile | 6.9 %5th percentile |
| High danger | 722nd percentile | 120th percentile | 14.3 %17th percentile |
| Mid range | 625th percentile | 130th percentile | 16.7 %81st percentile |
| Long range | 755th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2025-26
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NYI
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FLA
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TORBrendan Gaunce: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Brendan Gaunce have in 2025-26?
Brendan Gaunce has 2 goals and 6 points (4 assists) in 25 games in 2025-26.
How old is Brendan Gaunce?
Brendan Gaunce is 32 years old: he was born on March 25, 1994.
How tall is Brendan Gaunce, and how much does he weigh?
Brendan Gaunce is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 223 lb (101 kg).
Where is Brendan Gaunce from?
Canada: Brendan Gaunce was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Brendan Gaunce play for?
Brendan Gaunce plays for the Boston Bruins in the NHL, at C, wearing number 50.
Is Brendan Gaunce injured?
No: Brendan Gaunce is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Brendan Gaunce?
Brendan Gaunce produced -0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 526th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 31 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Brendan Gaunce make?
Brendan Gaunce earns $775K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 49 out of 100 (fair value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Brendan Gaunce's contract end?
Brendan Gaunce's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Brendan Gaunce overpaid?
Neither: he delivers about what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 49 out of 100 (fair value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Brendan Gaunce a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 526th 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 Brendan Gaunce getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 17 in 2023-24 to 31 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Brendan Gaunce played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Brendan Gaunce has 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist).
What are Brendan Gaunce's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Brendan Gaunce has 214 games, 15 goals, 20 assists and 35 points. His best season: 2021-22, with 7 points in 30 games.
Where was Brendan Gaunce drafted?
Brendan Gaunce was drafted 26th overall (round 1) by Vancouver Canucks in 2012.
Is Brendan Gaunce better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2025-26, he averages 0.31 points per game at home (4 in 13 games) and 0.17 on the road (2 in 12 games).
How does Brendan Gaunce perform in the playoffs?
Brendan Gaunce has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Which player is most similar to Brendan Gaunce?
Taylor Raddysh: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Taylor Raddysh's page →Is Brendan Gaunce a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 4 points in 2026-27, or 0.22 points per game.
Does Brendan Gaunce have siblings?
Yes: his brother Cameron Gaunce (drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft; currently plays with the Ontario Reign (AHL) according to the article).
What is Brendan Gaunce's nationality?
Brendan Gaunce is Canadian. Internationally: Represented Canada: gold at the 2011 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament; bronze at the 2012 IIHF World U18 Championships. Represented Ontario: gold at the 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.
What awards has Brendan Gaunce won?
OHL Player of the Week (week ending November 27) ; Named to the Toronto Star High School Hockey All-Star First Team ; Named player of the game for Ontario at the 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge ; Named player of the game for Canada after the 6–2 win over the Czech Republic at the 2012 U18 World Championships ; Named player of the game for Canada in the semifinal at the 2012 U18 World Championships.
How many championships has Brendan Gaunce won?
3: SHL Champion 2020–21 with Växjö Lakers; Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament gold 2011 with Team Canada; World U-17 Hockey Challenge gold 2011 with Team Ontario.
Where did Brendan Gaunce play before turning pro?
Markham Waxers (Minor Midget), 2009–10; selected second in the OHL Priority Draft and debuted with the Belleville Bulls in 2010–11; traded to the Erie Otters on November 26, 2013..
How many points is Brendan Gaunce projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 4 points in 18 games in 2026-27 (0 to 14 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Boston Bruins teammates
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