Carter
Verhaeghe
C · FLA · Offensive · Around average
- PAL
- 56
- WAR
- 2.3
- Value
- 36
- PTS
- 55
2025-26№ 54 / 615
Carter Verhaeghe (Florida Panthers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Carter Verhaeghe
#23CPlays: Winger · 4% of faceoffs
Florida Panthers
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 83 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : August 13, 1995 · Toronto, Canada
Drafted : 2013 · TOR · round 3, pick #82
Contract : $7,000,000 · 2025-26 → 2032-33 · Extension · UFA · Signing bonus $7,750,000NMC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Florida Panthers | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 |
| 2025-26 | Florida Panthers | 77 | 25 | 30 | 55 | 32 |
| 2024-25 | Florida Panthers | 81 | 20 | 33 | 53 | 46 |
| 2023-24 | Florida Panthers | 76 | 34 | 38 | 72 | 36 |
| 2022-23 | Florida Panthers | 81 | 42 | 31 | 73 | 46 |
| 2021-22 | Florida Panthers | 78 | 24 | 31 | 55 | 48 |
| 2020-21 | Florida Panthers | 43 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 31 |
| 2019-20 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 52 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 8 |
| NHL totals | 505 | 181 | 191 | 372 | 257 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Florida Panthers | 23 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 6 |
| 2023-24 | Florida Panthers | 24 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 20 |
| 2022-23 | Florida Panthers | 21 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 8 |
| 2021-22 | Florida Panthers | 10 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4 |
| 2020-21 | Florida Panthers | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 92 | 33 | 45 | 78 | 42 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cup3 times · 2024-25, 2023-24, 2019-20
Carter Verhaeghe: our analysis
2025-26 season: 77 GP, 25 G, 30 A, 55 PTS, -14 +/-, 17:37 TOI. WAR 2.3 (54th of 615) · PAL 56, around average.
In 2025-26, Carter Verhaeghe, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 56 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 2.3 ranks 54th among 615 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: power play (84, well above average), shooting (81, well above average) and offense (73, above average). On the other hand, defense (14, among the weakest in the league) and discipline (31, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+5.4); his biggest cost: EV defense (-1.8).
A marked decline: his PAL was 65 in 2024-25, against 56 now; his WAR, though, went from -0.0 to 2.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 36 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Carter Verhaeghe's story
Raised in Waterdown, Ontario, Verhaeghe moved quickly from local minor associations into Ontario junior hockey, where his offensive instincts became apparent. He established himself with the Niagara IceDogs and finished his junior career as team captain, matching a personal-best 82-point season in his final year.
Selected 82nd overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Verhaeghe signed a three-year entry-level deal on April 2, 2014, and made two professional appearances that spring with the Toronto Marlies. Before his first full pro campaign he was included in a multi-player trade to the New York Islanders on September 18, 2015, and spent the next two seasons splitting time between the Islanders' AHL and ECHL affiliates.
Tampa Bay acquired him on July 1, 2017, and Syracuse proved a turning point: in 2018–19 he led the AHL in points to claim the John B. Sollenberger Trophy and shared the Willie Marshall Award for goals. After signing a one-year two-way extension with Tampa Bay in July 2019, he made the NHL opening-night roster and debuted on October 3, 2019. His first NHL assist came October 5, his first goal on December 7, and he netted a hat trick on January 7, 2020. He played his first NHL playoff game on August 15, 2020, and was part of the Lightning team that won the Stanley Cup that year.
Released to free agency after Tampa Bay declined to tender a qualifying offer, Verhaeghe signed a two-year deal with the Florida Panthers on October 9, 2020. He broke out in the shortened 2020–21 season with 36 points in 43 games and earned a three-year extension on July 31, 2021; an eight-year extension followed October 8, 2024. He helped Florida capture the Stanley Cup in 2024 and again in 2025, posting 20 goals and 33 assists (53 points) in the 2024–25 regular season.
On the ice he is best described as an offensively driven forward who performs in crucial moments: his playoff record includes multiple overtime goals and a number of game-winning tallies that have shifted series outcomes in favour of his teams.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 18:24
- PP TOI/GP
- 4:12
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:01
- Pts/GP
- 0.89
- EV points
- 9
- Hits
- 14
- Blocks
- 6
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 53.9 %
- Off. zone starts
- 35.6 %
- Faceoffs
- 63.2 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
61between 39 and 83 (80% range)
- Goals
- 31
- Assists
- 30
- Games
- 81
So far: 16 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.72 pts per game (last season: 0.71).
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
Slight decline
- Points per game: 0.95 in 23-24, 0.71 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 65 → 56
Outlook, age included
↓ DecliningAge 31: 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 84 %
80
Very good
- SK
- Skating
- 86
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 72
- Confidence 87 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 82
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 86
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 72
- Confidence 87 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 55
- Confidence 66 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 62
- Confidence 87 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 59
- Confidence 41 %
- PA
- Passing
- 84
- Confidence 84 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 85
- Confidence 84 %
- DF
- Defense
- 61
- Confidence 81 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 67
- Confidence 8 %
- EX
- Experience
- 85
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating86
- Top speed (35 %)36.7 · 83
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)8.635 · 84
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.8 · 85
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.9 · 81
ST — Strength72
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.676 · 80
- Body mass (50 %)-0.884 · 66
EN — Endurance82
- Ice time per game (45 %)16.6 · 81
- Total ice time (20 %)1,305 · 82
- Shift length (15 %)47.6 · 81
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)16.1 · 83
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.643 · 77
DU — Durability86
- Share of games played (100 %)0.877 · 86
CK — Checking72
- Hits /60 (70 %)3.406 · 73
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.844 · 64
- Season volume (10 %)4.234 · 77
FG — Fighting55
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.66 · 55
DI — Discipline62
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.018 · 62
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.715 · 70
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.612 · 68
FO — Faceoffs59
- Faceoff % (85 %)46.5 · 62
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)10.1 · 40
PA — Passing84
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.791 · 80
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.63 · 84
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.256 · 89
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.372 · 73
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.598 · 81
SC — Scoring85
- Goals /60 (25 %)1.134 · 86
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)1.024 · 86
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.182 · 80
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.39 · 79
- xG per shot (10 %)0.08 · 64
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)18.4 · 93
DF — Defense61
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.078 · 62
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.26 · 59
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.729 · 68
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.025 · 76
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.546 · 71
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)61.5 · 57
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)1.708 · 55
PS — Penalty shot67
- Shootouts (60 %)32 · 65
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience85
- Career regular-season games (65 %)87
- Career playoff games (25 %)85
- NHL seasons (10 %)71
OV — Overall80
- SC · Scoring (20 %)85
- PA · Passing (20 %)84
- DF · Defense (20 %)61
- SK · Skating (12 %)86
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)59
- EN · Endurance (8 %)82
- DI · Discipline (5 %)62
- ST · Strength (3 %)72
- CK · Checking (2 %)72
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 86 | 85 | 61 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 88 | 85 | 64 |
| 2023-24 | 86 | 86 | 92 | 62 |
| 2022-23 | 84 | 86 | 94 | 55 |
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
2.3
wins above replacement
54 of 615
PAL Rating
56/ 100
Performance · Around average
192 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
36/ 100
Poor return
7.00 M$ · expected PAL 69
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 77
- Defense
- 21
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- Offense
- 73
- Creation
- 70
- Shooting
- 81
- Possession
- 60
- Defense
- 14
- Discipline
- 31
- Power play
- 84
- Penalty kill
- 72
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 | FLA | 2.3 | 56 | 36 | 7.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | FLA | -0.0 | 65 | 50 | 4.17 M$ |
| 2023-24 | FLA | 2.3 | 85 | 79 | 4.17 M$ |
| 2022-23 | FLA | 3.2 | 82 | 67 | 4.17 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
67/ 100
Average
better than 67% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
48/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
74/ 100
Very good
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, 138 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 78
- Shot selection
- 31
- Penalties drawn
- 26
- Puck management
- 87
Defense
- Takeaways
- 73
- Discipline
- 57
- Safe zone exits
- 53
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 | FLA | 67 | 48 | 74 |
| 2024-25 | FLA | 27 | 22 | 38 |
| 2023-24 | FLA | 53 | 51 | 54 |
| 2022-23 | FLA | 56 | 71 | 44 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.3
wins above replacement
0.3 to 3.5 — 90% interval
54 of 615 forwards
+12.2 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +5.4
- EV defense
- -1.8
- Power play
- +1.8
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- +3.5
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Average → replacement
- +3.4
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | FLA | 77 | 2.3 | 0.3 to 3.5 | 54/615 |
| 2024-25 | FLA | 78 | -0.0 | -1.2 to 1.5 | 413/596 |
| 2023-24 | FLA | 76 | 2.3 | 0.5 to 3.7 | 56/608 |
| 2022-23 | FLA | 81 | 3.2 | 0.4 to 6.0 | 29/617 |
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
- 126.5 km/h30th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.4 km/h29th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 3278th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 47.0 %93rd percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 79.8 km85th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.34 km79th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 42.5 %75th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.1 %12th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 35.9 %91st percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3682nd percentile | 996th percentile | 25.0 %96th percentile |
| High danger | 963rd percentile | 491st percentile | 44.4 %93rd percentile |
| Mid range | 1488th percentile | 396th percentile | 21.4 %79th percentile |
| Long range | 153rd 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
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CARCarter Verhaeghe: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Carter Verhaeghe have in 2026-27?
Carter Verhaeghe has 10 goals and 16 points (6 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Carter Verhaeghe?
Carter Verhaeghe is 31 years old: he was born on August 14, 1995.
How tall is Carter Verhaeghe, and how much does he weigh?
Carter Verhaeghe is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 183 lb (83 kg).
Where is Carter Verhaeghe from?
Canada: Carter Verhaeghe was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Carter Verhaeghe play for?
Carter Verhaeghe plays for the Florida Panthers in the NHL, at C, wearing number 23.
Is Carter Verhaeghe injured?
No: Carter Verhaeghe is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Carter Verhaeghe?
Carter Verhaeghe produced 2.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 54th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 56 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Carter Verhaeghe make?
Carter Verhaeghe earns $7.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 36 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Carter Verhaeghe's contract end?
Carter Verhaeghe's contract runs through the 2032-33 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC clause.
Is Carter Verhaeghe overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 36 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Carter Verhaeghe a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 54th 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 Carter Verhaeghe getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 65 in 2024-25 to 56 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Carter Verhaeghe played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Carter Verhaeghe has 11 points (7 goals, 4 assists).
What are Carter Verhaeghe's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Carter Verhaeghe has 505 games, 181 goals, 191 assists and 372 points. His best season: 2022-23, with 73 points in 81 games.
Where was Carter Verhaeghe drafted?
Carter Verhaeghe was drafted 82nd overall (round 3) by Toronto Maple Leafs in 2013.
Is Carter Verhaeghe better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 1.33 points per game at home (8 in 6 games) and 0.67 on the road (8 in 12 games).
How does Carter Verhaeghe perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Carter Verhaeghe has 92 games and 78 points in his career. His pace (0.85 points per game) is higher than his regular-season pace (0.74).
Which player is most similar to Carter Verhaeghe?
Juraj Slafkovský: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Juraj Slafkovský's page →Is Carter Verhaeghe a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a solid pick: our projection has him at 61 points in 2026-27, or 0.75 points per game.
What is Carter Verhaeghe's nationality?
Carter Verhaeghe is Canadian.
What awards has Carter Verhaeghe won?
John B. Sollenberger Trophy (AHL scoring leader), 2018–19 season ; Willie Marshall Award (tied for AHL goal lead), 2018–19 season.
How many championships has Carter Verhaeghe won?
4: Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2020; Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers, 2024; Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers, 2025; Hamilton Junior Cup with the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Crusaders, 2010.
Where did Carter Verhaeghe play before turning pro?
Minor programs: Flamborough Hockey Association; Hamilton Junior Bulldogs; Halton Hurricanes. School team: St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Crusaders (won Hamilton Junior Cup 2010). Minor midget: Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs, 2010–11. Major junior: Niagara IceDogs (OHL), 2011–12 through 2014–15 (captain in 2014–15)..
How many points is Carter Verhaeghe projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 61 points in 81 games in 2026-27 (39 to 83 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Florida Panthers teammates
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