Dante
Fabbro
D · CBJ · Defensive · Around average
- PAL
- 40
- WAR
- 1.2
- Value
- 26
- PTS
- 11
2025-26№ 55 / 325
Dante Fabbro (Columbus Blue Jackets) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Dante Fabbro
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 92 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : June 19, 1998 · Coquitlam, Canada
Drafted : 2016 · NSH · round 1, pick #17
Contract : $4,125,000 · 2025-26 → 2028-29 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $1,000,000NTC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 74 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 33 |
| 2024-25 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 62 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 40 |
| 2024-25 | Nashville Predators | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Nashville Predators | 56 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 24 |
| 2022-23 | Nashville Predators | 79 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 50 |
| 2021-22 | Nashville Predators | 66 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 24 |
| 2020-21 | Nashville Predators | 40 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
| 2019-20 | Nashville Predators | 64 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 38 |
| 2018-19 | Nashville Predators | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 457 | 30 | 79 | 109 | 234 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Nashville Predators | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Nashville Predators | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019-20 | Nashville Predators | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Nashville Predators | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
Dante Fabbro: our analysis
2025-26 season: 74 GP, 5 G, 6 A, 11 PTS, -16 +/-, 16:34 TOI. WAR 1.2 (55th of 325) · PAL 40, around average.
In 2025-26, Dante Fabbro, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 40 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 1.2 ranks 55th among 325 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: discipline (72, above average) and defense (66, above average). On the other hand, creation (1, among the weakest in the league) and shooting (26, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+2.2); his biggest cost: penalties (-0.5).
A marked decline: his PAL was 66 in 2024-25, against 40 now; his WAR went from 2.1 to 1.2.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 26 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Dante Fabbro's story
Born June 20, 1998 in Coquitlam, Dante Fabbro came up through British Columbia hockey routes, prioritizing his long-term development over an immediate jump to major-junior. Seattle selected him in the first round of the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft, but he opted for the Penticton Vees in the BCHL to preserve NCAA eligibility and continue his progression.
At Penticton he assumed leadership duties, serving as an alternate captain in 2015–16 and ending that season honored as the league's top defenceman. He committed to Boston University for 2016–17 and, later that year, was taken 17th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
Following two college seasons—his sophomore year earning him a spot on the Hockey East Second All-Star Team and placing him second among conference defencemen in points—Fabbro signed a three-year entry-level contract with Nashville on March 27, 2019. He made his NHL debut on March 30, 2019 in a 5–2 loss to Columbus and scored his first NHL goal on April 9, 2019. He re-signed a one-year extension with the Predators on March 8, 2024, was used in a depth role early in 2024–25, and on November 10, 2024 was claimed off waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets, ending a seven-year run with Nashville. On June 29, 2025 he agreed to a four-year, $16.5 million contract extension with Columbus.
Internationally, Fabbro represented Canada at the World Junior Championships in 2017 and returned in 2018 as an alternate captain to help secure the gold medal. He joined the senior national team for the 2019 World Championship, contributing one goal and two assists across nine games as Canada took silver. His game combines reliable positional defending, composed puck movement out of the zone, and an ability to spark offence from the back end.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 14:31
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:03
- SH TOI/GP
- 1:08
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 7
- Blocks
- 10
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 43.8 %
- Off. zone starts
- 28.6 %
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2026-27 projection
Projected points
8between 0 and 15 (80% range)
- Goals
- 3
- Assists
- 5
- Games
- 61
So far: 0 pts in 6 games. The team has played 15 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.14 pts per game (last season: 0.15).
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: 0.23 in 23-24, 0.15 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 66 → 40
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 28: prime years
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 83 %
68
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 57
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 79
- Confidence 86 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 71
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 76
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 76
- Confidence 86 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 74
- Confidence 63 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 71
- Confidence 86 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 67
- Confidence 83 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 75
- Confidence 83 %
- DF
- Defense
- 76
- Confidence 80 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 77
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating57
- Top speed (35 %)34.2 · 59
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)0.787 · 54
- Distance /60 (20 %)14 · 71
- Speed consistency (15 %)33.7 · 64
ST — Strength79
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)6.432 · 85
- Body mass (50 %)-0.089 · 70
EN — Endurance71
- Ice time per game (45 %)17.8 · 69
- Total ice time (20 %)1,209 · 72
- Shift length (15 %)49.8 · 81
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)16.3 · 68
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.831 · 66
DU — Durability76
- Share of games played (100 %)0.82 · 76
CK — Checking76
- Hits /60 (70 %)3.319 · 76
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.881 · 76
- Season volume (10 %)4.19 · 77
FG — Fighting74
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.813 · 74
DI — Discipline71
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.05 · 71
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.759 · 68
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.467 · 80
PA — Passing67
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.285 · 65
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.267 · 51
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.044 · 80
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.014 · 71
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.193 · 70
SC — Scoring75
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.266 · 79
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.142 · 57
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.766 · 90
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.029 · 45
- xG per shot (10 %)0.031 · 48
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)9.227 · 72
DF — Defense76
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.066 · 79
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.017 · 76
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.699 · 70
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.011 · 73
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.975 · 75
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)60.9 · 58
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)5.703 · 88
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience77
- Career regular-season games (65 %)86
- Career playoff games (25 %)55
- NHL seasons (10 %)75
OV — Overall68
- DF · Defense (30 %)76
- PA · Passing (22 %)67
- SK · Skating (12 %)57
- SC · Scoring (12 %)75
- EN · Endurance (9 %)71
- ST · Strength (6 %)79
- DI · Discipline (5 %)71
- CK · Checking (4 %)76
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 57 | 75 | 76 |
| 2024-25 | 70 | 55 | 79 | 77 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 53 | 65 | 76 |
| 2022-23 | 59 | 49 | 54 | 79 |
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
1.2
wins above replacement
55 of 325
PAL Rating
40/ 100
Performance · Around average
147 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
26/ 100
Poor return
4.13 M$ · expected PAL 62
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 18
- Defense
- 60
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- Offense
- 35
- Creation
- 1
- Shooting
- 26
- Possession
- 34
- Defense
- 66
- Discipline
- 72
- Power play
- 38
- Penalty kill
- 61
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 | 1.2 | 40 | 26 | 4.13 M$ |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 2.1 | 66 | 63 | 2.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | NSH | 0.4 | 47 | 35 | 2.50 M$ |
| 2022-23 | NSH | -0.5 | 26 | 21 | 2.40 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
46/ 100
Average
better than 46% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
32/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
59/ 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, 121 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 43
- Shot selection
- 0
- Penalties drawn
- 86
- Puck management
- 75
Defense
- Takeaways
- 71
- Discipline
- 56
- Safe zone exits
- 39
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 | 46 | 32 | 59 |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 21 | 40 | 18 |
| 2023-24 | NSH | 13 | 32 | 17 |
| 2022-23 | NSH | 11 | 19 | 16 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.2
wins above replacement
0.7 to 2.2 — 90% interval
55 of 325 defensemen
+6.5 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +1.1
- EV defense
- +1.4
- Power play
- -0.0
- Penalty kill
- -0.1
- Shooting
- +2.2
- Penalties
- -0.5
- Average → replacement
- +2.5
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CBJ | 74 | 1.2 | 0.7 to 2.2 | 55/325 |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 64 | 2.1 | 0.7 to 3.6 | 16/314 |
| 2023-24 | NSH | 56 | 0.4 | -0.4 to 1.1 | 96/316 |
| 2022-23 | NSH | 79 | -0.5 | -1.0 to 0.3 | 292/334 |
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
- 124.0 km/h8th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 32.1 km/h8th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 00th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 39.8 %27th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 20.3 km17th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.97 km18th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.2 %20th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.1 %52nd percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.0 %29th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 415th percentile | 049th percentile | 0.0 %27th percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 020th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 222nd percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th 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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PHIDante Fabbro: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Dante Fabbro have in 2026-27?
Dante Fabbro has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 6 games in 2026-27.
How old is Dante Fabbro?
Dante Fabbro is 28 years old: he was born on June 20, 1998.
How tall is Dante Fabbro, and how much does he weigh?
Dante Fabbro is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 203 lb (92 kg).
Where is Dante Fabbro from?
Canada: Dante Fabbro was born in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.
What team does Dante Fabbro play for?
Dante Fabbro plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL, at D, wearing number 15.
Is Dante Fabbro injured?
No: Dante Fabbro is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Dante Fabbro?
Dante Fabbro produced 1.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 55th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 40 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Dante Fabbro make?
Dante Fabbro earns $4.1M for the 2025-26 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 Dante Fabbro's contract end?
Dante Fabbro's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NTC / M-NTC clause.
Is Dante Fabbro 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 Dante Fabbro a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 55th 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 Dante Fabbro getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 66 in 2024-25 to 40 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Dante Fabbro played lately?
Over his last 6 games, Dante Fabbro has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists).
What are Dante Fabbro's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Dante Fabbro has 457 games, 30 goals, 79 assists and 109 points. His best season: 2024-25, with 26 points in 62 games.
Where was Dante Fabbro drafted?
Dante Fabbro was drafted 17th overall (round 1) by Nashville Predators in 2016.
How does Dante Fabbro perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Dante Fabbro has 17 games and 1 point in his career. His pace (0.06 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.24).
Which player is most similar to Dante Fabbro?
Spencer Stastney: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Spencer Stastney's page →Is Dante Fabbro a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 8 points in 2026-27, or 0.13 points per game.
What is Dante Fabbro's nationality?
Dante Fabbro is Canadian. Internationally: Represented Canada: 2017 World Junior Championship (appearance); 2018 World Junior Championship, named an alternate captain and won the gold medal; 2019 World Championship (senior team), won the silver medal, 1 goal and 2 assists in 9 games.
What awards has Dante Fabbro won?
BCHL Best Defenceman (2015–16) ; Selected to the Hockey East Second All-Star Team (sophomore college season).
How many championships has Dante Fabbro won?
2: 2018 World Junior Championship — gold medal with Canada; 2019 World Championship — silver medal with Canada.
Where did Dante Fabbro play before turning pro?
Penticton Vees (BCHL), named an alternate captain and the league's best defenceman in 2015–16; committed to play for Boston University for the 2016–17 season..
How many points is Dante Fabbro projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 8 points in 61 games in 2026-27 (0 to 15 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Columbus Blue Jackets teammates
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