Casey
Fitzgerald
D · FLA · Limited · Very poor
- PAL
- 19
- WAR
- -0.1
- Value
- 26
- PTS
- 0
2022-23№ 245 / 334
Casey Fitzgerald (Florida Panthers) stats, profile and latest news: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats and headlines.
Casey Fitzgerald
HEIGHT : 180 cm · WEIGHT : 85 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : February 24, 1997 · North Reading, United States
Drafted : 2016 · BUF · round 3, pick #86
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Florida Panthers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Buffalo Sabres | 23 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | Buffalo Sabres | 36 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| NHL totals | 63 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 40 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Florida Panthers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Playoff totals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
Casey Fitzgerald: our analysis
2022-23 season: 4 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, -1 +/-, 5:23 TOI. WAR -0.1 (245th of 334) · PAL 19, very poor.
In 2022-23, Casey Fitzgerald, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 19 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.1 ranks 245th among 334 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: discipline (100, among the best in the league) and power play (68, above average). On the other hand, creation (11, among the weakest in the league) and defense (15, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: penalties (+0.5); his biggest cost: EV defense (-0.7).
Contract-wise, his Value score of 26 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 11:55
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 1:34
- Pts/GP
- 0.11
- EV points
- 3
- Hits
- 35
- Blocks
- 12
- Takeaways
- 5
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 49.1 %
- Off. zone starts
- 33.6 %
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Player ratings, 2022-23
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 24 %
63
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 68
- Confidence 57 %
- ST
- Strength
- 69
- Confidence 28 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 47
- Confidence 50 %
- DU
- Durability
- 49
- Confidence 57 %
- CK
- Checking
- 79
- Confidence 28 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 78
- Confidence 14 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 90
- Confidence 28 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 77
- Confidence 24 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 69
- Confidence 24 %
- DF
- Defense
- 64
- Confidence 21 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 47
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating68
- Top speed (35 %)34.6 · 66
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)1.628 · 75
- Distance /60 (20 %)13.8 · 75
- Speed consistency (15 %)34 · 62
ST — Strength69
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)5.274 · 80
- Body mass (50 %)-0.985 · 59
EN — Endurance47
- Ice time per game (45 %)16.1 · 55
- Total ice time (20 %)317 · 35
- Shift length (15 %)43.5 · 59
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)15.3 · 40
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.241 · 70
DU — Durability49
- Share of games played (100 %)0.63 · 49
CK — Checking79
- Hits /60 (70 %)5.135 · 80
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)5.615 · 83
- Season volume (10 %)3.584 · 60
FG — Fighting78
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)1.068 · 78
DI — Discipline90
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.004 · 90
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.574 · 80
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.597 · 88
PA — Passing77
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.407 · 78
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.365 · 69
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.018 · 74
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.458 · 82
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.387 · 77
SC — Scoring69
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.162 · 67
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.202 · 69
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.169 · 71
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.094 · 69
- xG per shot (10 %)0.037 · 73
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)9.125 · 74
DF — Defense64
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.048 · 67
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.197 · 61
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)3.013 · 61
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.093 · 65
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-0.161 · 86
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)57.3 · 75
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.852 · 61
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)34.2 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)25.9 · 75
EX — Experience47
- Career regular-season games (65 %)59
- Career playoff games (25 %)21
- NHL seasons (10 %)37
OV — Overall63
- DF · Defense (30 %)64
- PA · Passing (22 %)77
- SK · Skating (12 %)68
- SC · Scoring (12 %)69
- EN · Endurance (9 %)47
- ST · Strength (6 %)69
- DI · Discipline (5 %)90
- CK · Checking (4 %)79
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2022-23
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
-0.1
wins above replacement
245 of 334
PAL Rating
19/ 100
Performance · Very poor
204 of 252 at the position
Value Rating
26/ 100
Poor return
0.75 M$ · expected PAL 40
ProfileLimitedBelow average at both ends
- Offense
- 12
- Defense
- 14
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- Offense
- 30
- Creation
- 11
- Shooting
- 22
- Possession
- 16
- Defense
- 15
- Discipline
- 100
- Power play
- 68
- Penalty kill
- 42
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
WAR, 2022-23
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.1
wins above replacement
-0.3 to 0.1 — 90% interval
245 of 334 defensemen
-0.6 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.3
- EV defense
- -0.7
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- -0.2
- Shooting
- -0.7
- Penalties
- +0.5
- Average → replacement
- +0.7
In goals.
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
- 143.9 km/h37th percentileleague avg. 144.8 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.9 km/h54th percentileleague avg. 34.6 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 729th percentileleague avg. 26
- Offensive zone time
- 41.1 %39th percentileleague avg. 41.9 %
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- Total distance, season
- 72.3 km31st percentileleague avg. 206.7 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.71 km33rd percentileleague avg. 5.21 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 42.6 %55th percentileleague avg. 42.3 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.7 %39th percentileleague avg. 17.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 41.2 %37th percentileleague avg. 40.2 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1323rd percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 125th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 221st percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 417th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2022-2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2023 | @ VGK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:41 |
| April 23, 2023 | vs BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 8:08 |
| March 21, 2023 | @ PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 7:31 |
| March 10, 2023 | vs CHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:12 |
| March 2, 2023 | vs NSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:16 |
Casey Fitzgerald: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Casey Fitzgerald have in 2022-23?
Casey Fitzgerald has 0 goals and 3 points (3 assists) in 27 games in 2022-23.
How old is Casey Fitzgerald?
Casey Fitzgerald is 29 years old: he was born on February 25, 1997.
How tall is Casey Fitzgerald, and how much does he weigh?
Casey Fitzgerald is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 187 lb (85 kg).
Where is Casey Fitzgerald from?
United States: Casey Fitzgerald was born in North Reading, Massachusetts, United States.
What team does Casey Fitzgerald play for?
Casey Fitzgerald plays for the Florida Panthers in the NHL, at D, wearing number 4.
Is Casey Fitzgerald injured?
No: Casey Fitzgerald is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Casey Fitzgerald?
Casey Fitzgerald produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23, 245th of 334 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 19 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Casey Fitzgerald make?
Casey Fitzgerald earns $750K for the 2022-23 season. His Value Rating is 26 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Casey Fitzgerald's contract end?
Casey Fitzgerald's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Casey Fitzgerald overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 26 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Casey Fitzgerald a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 245th of 334 players at his position in the NHL in 2022-23. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Casey Fitzgerald's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Casey Fitzgerald has 63 games, 0 goals, 9 assists and 9 points. His best season: 2021-22, with 6 points in 36 games.
Where was Casey Fitzgerald drafted?
Casey Fitzgerald was drafted 86th overall (round 3) by Buffalo Sabres in 2016.
How does Casey Fitzgerald perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Casey Fitzgerald has 2 games and 0 points in his career. His pace (0.00 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.14).
See also: his Florida Panthers teammates
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