Drew

Fortescue

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#45

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Drew

Fortescue

D · NYR

WAR: -0.0
PTS: 2

2025-26№ 236 / 325

Drew Fortescue (New York Rangers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.

Drew Fortescue

#45DNew York Rangers

HEIGHT : 185 cm · WEIGHT : 85 kg · SHOOTS : L

Born : April 27, 2005 · Pearl River, United States

Drafted : 2023 · NYR · round 3, pick #90

Contract : $923,333 · 2025-26 → 2027-28 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA (10.2) · Signing bonus $95,000

NHL record

Year	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
2025-26	New York Rangers	9	0	2	2	4
NHL totals		9	0	2	2	4

Drew Fortescue: our analysis

2025-26 season: 9 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 PTS, +4 +/-, 14:51 TOI. WAR -0.0 (236th of 325).

In 2025-26, Drew Fortescue, 21, his WAR of -0.0 ranks 236th among 325 regulars, in the bottom half.

Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: penalties (-0.3).

Drew Fortescue's story

Raised in the Connecticut youth ranks, Fortescue developed with the Mid‑Fairfield Rangers, where former NHL forward Martin St. Louis coached him and helped shape his early game. He also skated for Don Bosco Prep before moving into the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, a common springboard to college and international tournaments.

Instead of turning pro immediately after being selected in the 3rd round, 90th overall, by the New York Rangers in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft — a pick the Rangers secured by trading up and surrendering a 7th‑round choice — Fortescue elected to play at Boston College to continue his development on the NCAA circuit.

At Boston College he earned a role on the top defensive pairing and logged heavy minutes against opposing top forwards. His freshman year (2023–24) produced 4 goals, 4 assists and a +13; the following season he added 11 assists and a +28. In 2025–26 he posted 4 goals and 10 assists for 14 points while still anchoring the top pairing, then signed a three‑year entry‑level contract with the Rangers on 21 March 2026.

Fortescue made his NHL debut on 27 March 2026 versus the Chicago Blackhawks and recorded an assist on a Jonny Brodzinski goal. He appeared in nine NHL games, during which New York scored 8 goals while allowing 4 with him on the ice (a 66.7% goals‑for rate, in a very small sample). He began the 2026–27 season with the Hartford Wolf Pack, the Rangers’ AHL affiliate.

Internationally, he has been part of multiple gold‑winning U.S. teams: World U18 champion in 2023 (1G, 2A, +9), World Junior champion in 2024 (1G, 3A, including an assist in the final against Sweden) and again in 2025, when he played on the top pairing and finished +6. Evaluations consistently note his stay‑at‑home defensive profile, strong penalty‑killing ability, smart stick play and reliable breakout passing that moves puck possession quickly up ice.

Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.

Advanced stats

TOI/GP: 14:51
PP TOI/GP: 0:10
SH TOI/GP: 0:02
Pts/GP: 0.22
EV points: 2
Hits: 6
Blocks: 7
Takeaways: 0
Corsi % (SAT): 44.1 %
Off. zone starts: 26.0 %

Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)

Prospect value

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Rank

163

among all 32 teams' prospects

Rating

88/ 100

percentile among prospects at his position

Potential

55/ 80

NHL regular

Ceiling: 2.1 WAR from age 21 to 26

NHL probability

35 %

of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26

Expected WAR, age 21-26

1.0

the most likely outcome

NHLe

NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (NCAA, 36 games)

WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26

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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

-0.0

wins above replacement
236 of 325

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

-0.1 to 0.0 — 90% interval

236 of 325 defensemen

-0.2 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: -0.3
Average → replacement: +0.3

Player tracking (NHL EDGE)

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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: 123.5 km/h10th percentileleague avg. 143.1 km/h
Top skating speed: 33.5 km/h22nd percentileleague avg. 34.7 km/h
Bursts over 20 mph, season: 215th percentileleague avg. 31
Offensive zone time: 43.5 %77th percentileleague avg. 42.3 %

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Total distance, season: 31.3 km20th percentileleague avg. 214.3 km
Distance, single-game high: 4.16 km18th percentileleague avg. 5.23 km
Offensive zone at 5v5: 43.2 %76th percentileleague avg. 42.1 %
Neutral zone time: 18.2 %70th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
Defensive zone time: 38.3 %77th percentileleague avg. 40.9 %

Shooting

	Shots on goal	Goals	Shooting %
All	311th 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	211th percentile	00th percentile	0.0 %0th percentile

Shots on goal by zone

Beyond the red line : 0

2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.

Game log, 2025-26

Date	Opponent	A	PTS	+/-	Shots	TOI
Apr 15	@TBL	0	0	0	0	15:44
Apr 13	@FLA	0	0	-1	0	13:02
Apr 8	vsBUF	1	1	-1	0	13:34
Apr 5	vsWSH	0	0	+3	0	17:53
Apr 4	vsDET	0	0	+1	0	11:16
Apr 2	vsMTL	0	0	+1	1	14:01
Mar 31	vsNJD	0	0	+1	0	13:48
Mar 29	vsFLA	0	0	-1	1	16:54
Mar 27	vsCHI	1	1	+1	1	17:23

Drew Fortescue: frequently asked questions

How many goals does Drew Fortescue have in 2025-26?

Drew Fortescue has 0 goals and 2 points (2 assists) in 9 games in 2025-26.

How old is Drew Fortescue?

Drew Fortescue is 21 years old: he was born on April 28, 2005.

How tall is Drew Fortescue, and how much does he weigh?

Drew Fortescue is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 187 lb (85 kg).

Where is Drew Fortescue from?

United States: Drew Fortescue was born in Pearl River, New York, United States.

What team does Drew Fortescue play for?

Drew Fortescue plays for the New York Rangers in the NHL, at D, wearing number 45.

Is Drew Fortescue injured?

No: Drew Fortescue is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.

How good is Drew Fortescue?

Drew Fortescue produced -0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 236th of 325 players at his position in the NHL.

How much does Drew Fortescue make?

Drew Fortescue carries a cap hit of $923K per season, on a contract worth $2.8M in total over 3 years.

When does Drew Fortescue's contract end?

Drew Fortescue's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.

Is Drew Fortescue a top-10 player at his position?

No: by WAR, he ranks 236th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.

How has Drew Fortescue played lately?

Over his last 9 games, Drew Fortescue has 2 points (0 goals, 2 assists).

What are Drew Fortescue's career stats?

Over his NHL career, Drew Fortescue has 9 games, 0 goals, 2 assists and 2 points.

Where was Drew Fortescue drafted?

Drew Fortescue was drafted 90th overall (round 3) by New York Rangers in 2023.

How does Drew Fortescue perform in the playoffs?

Drew Fortescue has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.

Is Drew Fortescue related to anyone famous?

Yes: C.J. McGee (cousin, professional defenseman with the Savannah Ghost Pirates (ECHL)); Liam McLinskey (cousin, plays for the Charlotte Checkers (AHL); top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award in college with Holy Cross).

What is Drew Fortescue's nationality?

Drew Fortescue is American. Internationally: United States — gold medal at the 2023 U18 World Championships; gold medals at the 2024 and 2025 World Junior Championships.

How many championships has Drew Fortescue won?

3: Gold medal — 2023 U18 World Championships (United States); Gold medal — 2024 World Junior Championships (United States); Gold medal — 2025 World Junior Championships (United States).

Where did Drew Fortescue play before turning pro?

USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP); Mid‑Fairfield Rangers (Mid‑Fairfield Youth Hockey Association); Don Bosco Preparatory High School; Boston College (prior to signing a professional contract).