Dominik
Shine
R · DET
- WAR
- 0.2
- PTS
- 3
2025-26№ 304 / 615
Dominik Shine (Detroit Red Wings) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Dominik Shine
#65RPlays: Right wing · 13% of faceoffs
Detroit Red Wings
HEIGHT : 180 cm · WEIGHT : 82 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : April 17, 1993 · Pinckney, United States
Contract : $875,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Two-Way Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Detroit Red Wings | 18 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 2024-25 | Detroit Red Wings | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| NHL totals | 27 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 22 | |
Dominik Shine: our analysis
2025-26 season: 18 GP, 3 G, 0 A, 3 PTS, 0 +/-, 6:56 TOI. WAR 0.2 (304th of 615).
In 2025-26, Dominik Shine, 33, his WAR of 0.2 ranks 304th among 615 regulars, in the top half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+0.7); his biggest cost: EV defense (-0.1).
His WAR went from 0.0 in 2024-25 to 0.2.
Dominik Shine's story
Growing up between Ypsilanti and Pinckney, Dominik Shine moved through Michigan’s youth hockey systems and collected back-to-back AAA national titles with Little Caesars (bantam) and Compuware (midget minor) before relocating to Lincoln for junior hockey. There he spent four seasons in the USHL with the Lincoln Stars and served as team captain in 2011–12 and 2012–13, establishing leadership habits early in his career.
Shine took his game to Northern Michigan University in 2013–14, playing every game as a freshman and scoring his first collegiate goals in a shutout win over Alabama-Huntsville. Across his collegiate tenure he became one of the Wildcats’ consistent offensive contributors, opened seasons with scoring streaks, earned WCHA recognition and an All-WCHA selection in his senior year, and wore an alternate captain’s letter during his junior season.
Turning pro in March 2017, Shine signed an amateur tryout with the Grand Rapids Griffins and joined the organization that spring. He remained with Grand Rapids through multiple full seasons, contributing in regular and postseason play, signing successive one-year contracts, and marking milestones such as his 100th and 200th AHL games. His second full pro season featured 72 regular-season appearances, and during the pandemic-affected 2020–21 campaign he even shifted to defence for a time and produced a strong plus/minus in that role.
Off the ice, Shine was drafted in the fifth round of the National Roller Hockey League draft in 2020, reflecting his activity in roller hockey. His persistence with the Griffins led to a two-year, league-minimum NHL contract with the Detroit Red Wings on 27 January 2025. He recorded his first NHL point on 1 February 2025 and scored his first NHL goal on 8 March 2026.
Shine’s game is characterised by reliability and adaptability: a depth forward who can chip in offensively, accept defensive duties when needed, and provide steady veteran presence — qualities that helped him reach long-term milestones with Grand Rapids and earn a place on Detroit’s roster.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 6:56
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:02
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:07
- Pts/GP
- 0.17
- EV points
- 3
- Hits
- 14
- Blocks
- 6
- Takeaways
- 6
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 36.1 %
- Off. zone starts
- 28.8 %
- Faceoffs
- 45.5 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
2between 0 and 10 (80% range)
- Goals
- 1
- Assists
- 1
- Games
- 20
So far: 0 pts in 0 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.10 pts per game (last season: 0.17).
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.
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
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.
0.2
wins above replacement
-0.2 to 0.9 — 90% interval
304 of 615 forwards
+1.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.1
- EV defense
- -0.1
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- +0.7
- Penalties
- +0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.3
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | DET | 18 | 0.2 | -0.2 to 0.9 | 304/615 |
| 2024-25 | DET | 9 | 0.0 | -0.1 to 0.1 | 347/596 |
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
- 119.7 km/h9th percentileleague avg. 134.6 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.6 km/h43rd percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1724th percentileleague avg. 75
- Offensive zone time
- 37.4 %4th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 33.1 km18th percentileleague avg. 198.8 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 2.66 km4th percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 37.6 %1st percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.0 %6th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 45.6 %3rd percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1320th percentile | 328th percentile | 23.1 %99th percentile |
| High danger | 520th percentile | 338th percentile | 60.0 %100th percentile |
| Mid range | 522nd 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
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CARDominik Shine: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Dominik Shine have in 2025-26?
Dominik Shine has 3 goals and 3 points (0 assists) in 18 games in 2025-26.
How old is Dominik Shine?
Dominik Shine is 33 years old: he was born on April 18, 1993.
How tall is Dominik Shine, and how much does he weigh?
Dominik Shine is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 181 lb (82 kg).
Where is Dominik Shine from?
United States: Dominik Shine was born in Pinckney, Michigan, United States.
What team does Dominik Shine play for?
Dominik Shine plays for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL, at R, wearing number 65.
Is Dominik Shine injured?
No: Dominik Shine is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Dominik Shine?
Dominik Shine produced 0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 304th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Dominik Shine make?
Dominik Shine carries a cap hit of $875K per season, on a contract worth $1.8M in total over 2 years.
When does Dominik Shine's contract end?
Dominik Shine's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Dominik Shine a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 304th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Dominik Shine played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Dominik Shine has 2 points (2 goals, 0 assists).
What are Dominik Shine's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Dominik Shine has 27 games, 3 goals, 1 assist and 4 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 3 points in 18 games.
Is Dominik Shine better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2025-26, he averages 0.22 points per game at home (2 in 9 games) and 0.11 on the road (1 in 9 games).
How does Dominik Shine perform in the playoffs?
Dominik Shine has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Is Dominik Shine a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 2 points in 2026-27, or 0.10 points per game.
What is Dominik Shine's nationality?
Dominik Shine is American.
What awards has Dominik Shine won?
Named to the fan ballot for the Hobey Baker Award (2016) ; Named to the GLI All-Tournament Team (as a Northern Michigan Wildcat) ; Named WCHA Offensive Player of the Week (second time in his career) ; Named to the All-WCHA Team.
How many championships has Dominik Shine won?
1: Calder Cup with the Grand Rapids Griffins (2016–17).
Where did Dominik Shine play before turning pro?
Four seasons with the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League (USHL) while attending Lincoln Southeast High School.
How many points is Dominik Shine projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 2 points in 20 games in 2026-27 (0 to 10 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Detroit Red Wings teammates
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