Drew
O'Connor
L · VAN · Balanced · Below average
- PAL
- 30
- WAR
- 0.4
- Value
- 27
- PTS
- 29
2025-26№ 252 / 615
Drew O'Connor (Vancouver Canucks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Drew O'Connor
#18LPlays: Left wing and centre · 31% of faceoffs
Vancouver Canucks
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 95 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : June 8, 1998 · Chatham, United States
Contract : $2,500,000 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $2,075,000M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Vancouver Canucks | 19 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 18 |
| 2025-26 | Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 47 |
| 2024-25 | Vancouver Canucks | 31 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 18 |
| 2024-25 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 53 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 16 |
| 2023-24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 79 | 16 | 17 | 33 | 20 |
| 2022-23 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 46 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 12 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 22 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 2020-21 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 342 | 53 | 56 | 109 | 137 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Drew O'Connor: our analysis
2025-26 season: 82 GP, 17 G, 12 A, 29 PTS, -12 +/-, 14:35 TOI. WAR 0.4 (252nd of 615) · PAL 30, below average.
In 2025-26, Drew O'Connor, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 30 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.4 ranks 252nd among 615 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: creation (77, well above average). On the other hand, power play (6, among the weakest in the league) and discipline (21, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+1.3); his biggest cost: finishing (-1.3).
A marked decline: his PAL was 49 in 2024-25, against 30 now; his WAR, though, went from -0.5 to 0.4.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 27 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Drew O'Connor's story
Growing up in Chatham, New Jersey, O'Connor learned to skate on weekend sessions and rose through local minor programs. He played for the New Jersey Colonials as a youth and delivered the game‑winning goal that secured the 2011 USA 12U National Championship for his team. A move from Delbarton School to the North Jersey Avalanche followed when his ice time dropped, and there he helped capture a T1EHL championship and a berth at USA Hockey Nationals.
College interest was limited at first; after a strong summer showcase he accepted Dartmouth's offer but spent a preparatory year with the Boston Junior Bruins in the NCDC, where he posted 39 points in 49 games. Arriving at Dartmouth noticeably bigger, he made an immediate impact with the Big Green: as a freshman he scored 17 goals and totaled 26 points, unique among rookies in earning All‑Ivy recognition that season.
His sophomore year saw him raise those marks, reaching 20+ goals, leading the conference in league goals and collecting several top honours including Ivy League Player of the Year and a place on the ECAC First Team. Those achievements paved the way to the professional ranks and a two‑year entry‑level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Professionally O'Connor experienced a split path between Europe and North America: he was loaned to Manglerud Star before integrating into the Penguins organization and oscillating between the NHL and AHL with Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton. He made his NHL debut on 26 January 2021 against Boston and scored his first NHL goal on 16 October 2021 versus Chicago. In the AHL he produced points regularly and stepped into NHL roles as opportunities arose through recalls.
Internationally he played for the United States at the 2023 IIHF World Championship, registering three goals and five assists in ten games. On the ice he brings a nose for the net and positional intelligence, able to play both wing and center, contribute on special teams and create chances by occupying dangerous space in the offensive zone.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 15:45
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:25
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:01
- Pts/GP
- 0.26
- EV points
- 4
- Hits
- 26
- Blocks
- 11
- Takeaways
- 6
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 46.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 21.9 %
- Faceoffs
- 34.5 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
27between 12 and 42 (80% range)
- Goals
- 13
- Assists
- 14
- Games
- 83
So far: 5 pts in 19 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.34 pts per game (last season: 0.35).
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: 0.42 in 23-24, 0.35 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 49 → 30
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 80 %
69
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 87
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 83
- Confidence 83 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 70
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 82
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 74
- Confidence 83 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 73
- Confidence 64 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 68
- Confidence 83 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 71
- Confidence 43 %
- PA
- Passing
- 63
- Confidence 80 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 70
- Confidence 80 %
- DF
- Defense
- 75
- Confidence 77 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 87
- Confidence 14 %
- EX
- Experience
- 65
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating87
- Top speed (35 %)36.6 · 83
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)9.066 · 89
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.1 · 76
- Speed consistency (15 %)36 · 84
ST — Strength83
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.595 · 80
- Body mass (50 %)0.626 · 82
EN — Endurance70
- Ice time per game (45 %)14.3 · 70
- Total ice time (20 %)1,166 · 78
- Shift length (15 %)44.5 · 68
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)10.5 · 54
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.658 · 67
DU — Durability82
- Share of games played (100 %)0.859 · 82
CK — Checking74
- Hits /60 (70 %)4.233 · 74
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.027 · 71
- Season volume (10 %)4.357 · 77
FG — Fighting73
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.788 · 73
DI — Discipline68
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.003 · 68
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.757 · 71
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.742 · 73
FO — Faceoffs71
- Faceoff % (85 %)49.3 · 74
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)12.1 · 45
PA — Passing63
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.539 · 64
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.281 · 50
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.077 · 75
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.989 · 68
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.399 · 70
SC — Scoring70
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.812 · 68
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.891 · 76
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.566 · 61
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.419 · 77
- xG per shot (10 %)0.082 · 80
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)13.8 · 73
DF — Defense75
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.002 · 74
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.082 · 79
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.727 · 69
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.041 · 80
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.37 · 78
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)59.2 · 70
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.362 · 76
PS — Penalty shot87
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)28.8 · 90
EX — Experience65
- Career regular-season games (65 %)82
- Career playoff games (25 %)21
- NHL seasons (10 %)66
OV — Overall69
- SC · Scoring (28 %)70
- PA · Passing (22 %)63
- DF · Defense (18 %)75
- SK · Skating (12 %)87
- EN · Endurance (8 %)70
- DI · Discipline (5 %)68
- ST · Strength (4 %)83
- CK · Checking (3 %)74
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 69 | 87 | 70 | 75 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 87 | 67 | 76 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 87 | 74 | 75 |
| 2022-23 | 77 | 82 | 76 | 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
0.4
wins above replacement
252 of 615
PAL Rating
30/ 100
Performance · Below average
320 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
27/ 100
Poor return
2.50 M$ · expected PAL 51
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 49
- Defense
- 40
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- Offense
- 38
- Creation
- 77
- Shooting
- 56
- Possession
- 43
- Defense
- 41
- Discipline
- 21
- Power play
- 6
- Penalty kill
- 34
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 | VAN | 0.4 | 30 | 27 | 2.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | VAN | -0.5 | 49 | 65 | 0.93 M$ |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 0.1 | 54 | 67 | 0.93 M$ |
| 2022-23 | PIT | 0.1 | 54 | 71 | 0.75 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
29/ 100
Below average
better than 29% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
39/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
34/ 100
Below 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, 299 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 45
- Shot selection
- 58
- Penalties drawn
- 37
- Puck management
- 35
Defense
- Takeaways
- 64
- Discipline
- 21
- Safe zone exits
- 54
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 | VAN | 29 | 39 | 34 |
| 2024-25 | VAN | 69 | 59 | 69 |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 73 | 58 | 74 |
| 2022-23 | PIT | 38 | 47 | 37 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.4
wins above replacement
-0.8 to 1.4 — 90% interval
252 of 615 forwards
+2.3 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +1.3
- EV defense
- -0.2
- Power play
- +0.1
- Penalty kill
- -0.1
- Shooting
- -1.3
- Penalties
- -0.5
- Average → replacement
- +3.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | VAN | 82 | 0.4 | -0.8 to 1.4 | 252/615 |
| 2024-25 | VAN | 80 | -0.5 | -1.7 to 0.6 | 554/596 |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 79 | 0.1 | -0.9 to 1.2 | 334/608 |
| 2022-23 | PIT | 46 | 0.1 | -0.6 to 0.8 | 335/617 |
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
- 140.3 km/h81st percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 37.5 km/h96th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 4993rd percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 38.7 %16th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 75.5 km79th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.73 km58th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.0 %30th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.8 %37th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 43.5 %13th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2561st percentile | 254th percentile | 8.0 %20th percentile |
| High danger | 752nd percentile | 157th percentile | 14.3 %36th percentile |
| Mid range | 867th percentile | 177th percentile | 12.5 %53rd percentile |
| Long range | 272nd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th 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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CGYDrew O'Connor: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Drew O'Connor have in 2026-27?
Drew O'Connor has 2 goals and 5 points (3 assists) in 19 games in 2026-27.
How old is Drew O'Connor?
Drew O'Connor is 28 years old: he was born on June 9, 1998.
How tall is Drew O'Connor, and how much does he weigh?
Drew O'Connor is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Drew O'Connor from?
United States: Drew O'Connor was born in Chatham, New Jersey, United States.
What team does Drew O'Connor play for?
Drew O'Connor plays for the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL, at L, wearing number 18.
Is Drew O'Connor injured?
No: Drew O'Connor is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Drew O'Connor?
Drew O'Connor produced 0.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 252nd of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 30 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Drew O'Connor make?
Drew O'Connor earns $2.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 27 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Drew O'Connor's contract end?
Drew O'Connor's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Drew O'Connor overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 27 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Drew O'Connor a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 252nd of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Drew O'Connor getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 49 in 2024-25 to 30 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Drew O'Connor played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Drew O'Connor has 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist).
What are Drew O'Connor's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Drew O'Connor has 342 games, 53 goals, 56 assists and 109 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 33 points in 79 games.
Is Drew O'Connor better at home or on the road?
No real difference: in 2026-27, he averages 0.25 points per game at home (2 in 8 games) and 0.27 on the road (3 in 11 games).
How does Drew O'Connor perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Drew O'Connor has 2 games and 0 points in his career. His pace (0.00 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.32).
Which player is most similar to Drew O'Connor?
Anthony Beauvillier: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Anthony Beauvillier's page →Is Drew O'Connor a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 27 points in 2026-27, or 0.33 points per game.
What is Drew O'Connor's nationality?
Drew O'Connor is American. Internationally: United States — played at the 2023 IIHF World Championship (10 games, 3 goals, 5 assists; no medal) and won gold at the 2025 IIHF World Championship (10 games, 1 goal, 3 assists).
What awards has Drew O'Connor won?
Ivy League Player of the Year — 2019–20 season ; ECAC First Team selection — 2019–20 season ; All-New England All-Star (New England Hockey Writers Association) — 2019–20 season ; Only rookie named to either the First or Second All-Ivy League Team — 2018–19 season ; ECAC Rookie of the Week (multiple times) — 2018–19 season ; ECAC Hockey Player of the Week — week of November 18, 2019.
How many championships has Drew O'Connor won?
4: USA 12U National Championship with the New Jersey Colonials — 2011; T1EHL Championship with the North Jersey Avalanche — (mentioned, year not specified); Ledyard Classic title with Dartmouth College — 2019–20 season; IIHF World Championship gold medal with the United States — 2025.
Where did Drew O'Connor play before turning pro?
Dartmouth Big Green (Dartmouth College) — 2018–2020; Boston Junior Bruins (NCDC) — the junior season immediately before Dartmouth, 39 points in 49 games (year not specified).
How many points is Drew O'Connor projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 27 points in 83 games in 2026-27 (12 to 42 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Vancouver Canucks teammates
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