Devin
Cooley
G · CGY · Excellent
- PAL
- 89
- WAR
- 4.1
- Value
- 92
- SV%
- .909
2025-26№ 10 / 98
Devin Cooley (Calgary Flames) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Devin Cooley
HEIGHT : 196 cm · WEIGHT : 87 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : May 24, 1997 · Los Gatos, United States
Contract : $1,350,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Calgary Flames | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2.71 | .914 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Calgary Flames | 31 | 10 | 10 | 2.69 | .909 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | San Jose Sharks | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4.98 | .870 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 44 | 16 | 16 | 2.98 | .904 | 0 | |
Devin Cooley: our analysis
2025-26 season: 31 GP, 10 W, 10 L, .909 SV%, 2.69 GAA, 0 SO. WAR 4.1 (10th of 98) · PAL 89, excellent.
In 2025-26, Devin Cooley, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 89 out of 100 (excellent), and his WAR of 4.1 ranks 10th among 98 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: consistency (96, among the best in the league), efficiency (94, among the best in the league) and impact (91, among the best in the league). On the other hand, workload (33, below average) holds him back.
GSAx: +16.3 (goals saved above expected).
Contract-wise, his Value score of 92 (exceptional value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Devin Cooley's story
Growing up through several junior programs, Devin Cooley moved step by step toward the pro ranks. He spent time with the San Jose Jr Sharks, Muskegon Lumberjacks, Springfield Jr. Blues and Wenatchee Wild as a youth, experiences that prepared him for the responsibilities of goaltending at higher levels.
Cooley then spent three seasons at the University of Denver. In 32 collegiate appearances he produced six shutouts, a .927 save percentage and a 1.93 goals against average — numbers that helped pave his path into professional hockey.
After college he signed with the Nashville Predators. The 2020–21 season was mostly spent in the ECHL with the Florida Everblades, and the following two years saw him play mainly with the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals, Nashville’s top affiliate. On 1 July 2023 he agreed to a one‑year deal with the Buffalo Sabres and opened the 2023–24 campaign with the Rochester Americans, posting a 3–0–1 record before an emergency recall to serve as the backup to Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen on 29 October 2023; he did not enter that game and returned to Rochester afterward.
Buffalo traded Cooley to the San Jose Sharks on 8 March 2024 for a 2025 seventh‑round pick. Initially assigned to the San Jose Barracuda in the AHL, he was soon called up to back up Magnus Chrona. Cooley made his NHL debut on 17 March 2024 in a 5–2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks and earned his first NHL victory on 6 April 2024, a 3–2 overtime win against the St. Louis Blues. He then signed as a free agent with the Calgary Flames on 1 July 2024, agreeing to a two‑year contract.
Cooley’s trajectory is marked by gradual progression through the ECHL and AHL into NHL action; his collegiate numbers and steady play in the minors gave him chances at the highest level, where he has so far collected his first appearances and first win.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 8
- Shots against
- 232
- Saves
- 212
- %ARR / SV%
- 91.4 %
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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
4.1
wins above replacement
10 of 98
PAL Rating
89/ 100
Performance · Excellent
8 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
92/ 100
Exceptional value
0.78 M$ · expected PAL 44
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- Efficiency
- 94
- Impact
- 91
- High danger
- 79
- Consistency
- 96
- Workload
- 33
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
4.1
wins above replacement
1.4 to 6.2 — 90% interval
10 of 98 goalies
+21.9 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +16.3
- Average → replacement
- +5.5
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CGY | 31 | 4.1 | 1.4 to 6.2 | 10/98 |
| 2023-24 | SJS | 6 | -0.8 | -3.1 to 1.2 | 81/98 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .91487th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .84077th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 57.1 %75th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.8532nd percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- 0.1655th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % 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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VANDevin Cooley: frequently asked questions
What is Devin Cooley's record in 2026-27?
Devin Cooley has 5 wins in 8 games in 2026-27, with a .914 save percentage and a 2.71 goals-against average.
How old is Devin Cooley?
Devin Cooley is 29 years old: he was born on May 25, 1997.
How tall is Devin Cooley, and how much does he weigh?
Devin Cooley is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 192 lb (87 kg).
Where is Devin Cooley from?
United States: Devin Cooley was born in Los Gatos, California, United States.
What team does Devin Cooley play for?
Devin Cooley plays for the Calgary Flames in the NHL, at G, wearing number 1.
Is Devin Cooley injured?
No: Devin Cooley is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Devin Cooley?
Devin Cooley produced 4.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 10th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 89 out of 100: excellent for his position.
How much does Devin Cooley make?
Devin Cooley earns $775K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 92 out of 100 (exceptional value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Devin Cooley's contract end?
Devin Cooley's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Devin Cooley overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 92 out of 100 (exceptional value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Devin Cooley a top-10 player at his position?
Yes: by WAR, he ranks 10th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Devin Cooley's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Devin Cooley has 44 games, 16 wins and 0 shutouts. His best season: 2025-26, with 10 wins.
How does Devin Cooley perform in the playoffs?
Devin Cooley has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Which player is most similar to Devin Cooley?
Casey DeSmith: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Casey DeSmith's page →What is Devin Cooley's nationality?
Devin Cooley is American.
Where did Devin Cooley play before turning pro?
Played junior with the San Jose Jr Sharks, Muskegon Lumberjacks, Springfield Jr. Blues and Wenatchee Wild; played three seasons at the University of Denver (32 games, 6 shutouts, .927 save percentage, 1.93 goals against average)..
See also: his Calgary Flames teammates
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