Cole
O'Hara
R · NSH
- WAR
- -0.0
- PTS
- 1
2025-26№ 398 / 615
Cole O'Hara (Nashville Predators) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Cole O'Hara
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 86 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : June 19, 2002 · Richmond Hill, Canada
Drafted : 2022 · NSH · round 4, pick #114
Contract : $897,500 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $85,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Nashville Predators | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
Cole O'Hara: our analysis
2025-26 season: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PTS, +1 +/-, 11:23 TOI. WAR -0.0 (398th of 615).
In 2025-26, Cole O'Hara, 24, his WAR of -0.0 ranks 398th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-0.1).
Cole O'Hara's story
Two seasons with the Tri‑City Storm gave Cole O'Hara his first sustained taste of junior success: he scored 11 goals with 17 assists in 53 games in 2020–21, then pushed his totals to 25 goals and 48 assists across 58 games in 2021–22. Those campaigns established him as a playmaker with finishing ability, the kind of two‑way offensive forward that draws pro interest.
Selected 114th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, O'Hara went on to UMass to continue his development. He debuted in college hockey in 2022–23, recording 4 goals and 13 assists in 32 games as a freshman. In 2023–24 he added 7 goals and 11 assists in 37 games, gradually taking on a larger role within the lineup.
His junior season, 2024–25, marked a clear leap: he led his team with 22 goals and 29 assists for 51 points in 40 games, a total that tied a program single‑season record. On January 18, 2025 he notched his first career hat‑trick and a four‑point game, and he compiled a program‑record 13‑game point streak from January 18 to March 7. He ranked among the conference leaders in goals, assists and points during conference play.
Those results brought postseason recognition: O'Hara earned a spot on the All‑Hockey East First Team, was named a New England Men's Division I All‑Star and finished as a finalist for Hockey East Player of the Year. He closed his UMass career with 33 goals and 53 assists in 109 games.
Nashville signed him to a two‑year entry‑level contract on April 2, 2025, with the deal starting in 2025–26; he was assigned to the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) for the end of the 2024–25 season. He made his NHL debut on April 16, 2026 and recorded his first NHL point—an assist on a Steven Stamkos goal—in a 5–4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. His game is defined by consistent offensive production and playmaking instincts.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 11:23
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:22
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 1.00
- EV points
- 1
- Hits
- 2
- Blocks
- 0
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 23.8 %
- Off. zone starts
- 20.0 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
666
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
40/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
20/ 80
Limited NHL upside
Ceiling: 0.0 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
5 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
0.0
the most likely outcome
NHLe
25
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 67 games)
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, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.0
wins above replacement
-0.0 to -0.0 — 90% interval
398 of 615 forwards
-0.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- 0.0
- EV defense
- 0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.1
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +0.0
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
- 88.4 km/h2nd percentileleague avg. 134.6 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 32.2 km/h2nd percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 00th percentileleague avg. 75
- Offensive zone time
- 42.4 %55th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 3.0 km2nd percentileleague avg. 198.8 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.02 km9th percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.9 %69th percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.6 %91st percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 39.0 %64th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12nd percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 00th 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
ANACole O'Hara: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Cole O'Hara have in 2025-26?
Cole O'Hara has 0 goals and 1 point (1 assist) in 1 game in 2025-26.
How old is Cole O'Hara?
Cole O'Hara is 24 years old: he was born on June 20, 2002.
How tall is Cole O'Hara, and how much does he weigh?
Cole O'Hara is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Cole O'Hara from?
Canada: Cole O'Hara was born in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Cole O'Hara play for?
Cole O'Hara plays for the Nashville Predators in the NHL, at R, wearing number 19.
Is Cole O'Hara injured?
No: Cole O'Hara is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Cole O'Hara?
Cole O'Hara produced -0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 398th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Cole O'Hara make?
Cole O'Hara carries a cap hit of $898K per season, on a contract worth $1.8M in total over 2 years.
When does Cole O'Hara's contract end?
Cole O'Hara's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Cole O'Hara a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 398th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Cole O'Hara's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Cole O'Hara has 1 game, 0 goals, 1 assist and 1 point.
Where was Cole O'Hara drafted?
Cole O'Hara was drafted 114th overall (round 4) by Nashville Predators in 2022.
How does Cole O'Hara perform in the playoffs?
Cole O'Hara has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Cole O'Hara's nationality?
Cole O'Hara is Canadian.
What awards has Cole O'Hara won?
Named to the All-Hockey East First Team (2025) ; Named a New England Men's Division I All-Star (2025) ; Finalist for the Hockey East Player of the Year (2025).
Where did Cole O'Hara play before turning pro?
Tri-City Storm (junior), 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons; UMass (college hockey), 2022–23 to 2024–25 seasons.
See also: his Nashville Predators teammates
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