Ethan
Cardwell
R · SJS
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 1
2025-26№ 365 / 615
Ethan Cardwell (San Jose Sharks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Ethan Cardwell
#56RPlays: Right wing · 0% of faceoffs
San Jose Sharks
HEIGHT : 180 cm · WEIGHT : 91 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : August 29, 2002 · Oshawa, Canada
Drafted : 2021 · SJS · round 4, pick #121
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · RFA (Arb)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | San Jose Sharks | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | San Jose Sharks | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
Ethan Cardwell: our analysis
2025-26 season: 7 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 PTS, -3 +/-, 11:56 TOI. WAR 0.0 (365th of 615).
In 2025-26, Ethan Cardwell, 24, his WAR of 0.0 ranks 365th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+0.2); his biggest cost: penalties (-0.2).
His WAR went from 0.2 in 2024-25 to 0.0.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 11:56
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:09
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:17
- Pts/GP
- 0.14
- EV points
- 1
- Hits
- 9
- Blocks
- 1
- Takeaways
- 3
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 42.0 %
- Off. zone starts
- 28.8 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
315
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
65/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
40/ 80
Depth player
Ceiling: 1.6 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
17 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
0.7
the most likely outcome
NHLe
24
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 24 games)
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.
0.0
wins above replacement
-0.2 to 0.3 — 90% interval
365 of 615 forwards
+0.2 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.0
- EV defense
- -0.1
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- +0.2
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.2
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | SJS | 7 | 0.0 | -0.2 to 0.3 | 365/615 |
| 2024-25 | SJS | 6 | 0.2 | -0.1 to 0.5 | 317/596 |
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
- 136.9 km/h51st percentileleague avg. 134.6 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.1 km/h29th percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1422nd percentileleague avg. 75
- Offensive zone time
- 39.2 %14th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 22.6 km16th percentileleague avg. 198.8 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.21 km35th percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.2 %11th percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.6 %91st percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.2 %20th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 614th percentile | 116th percentile | 16.7 %84th percentile |
| High danger | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 317th percentile | 130th percentile | 33.3 %100th percentile |
| Long range | 117th 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
VGK
DAL
CGY
FLA
WPG
SEA
DETEthan Cardwell: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Ethan Cardwell have in 2025-26?
Ethan Cardwell has 1 goal and 1 point (0 assists) in 7 games in 2025-26.
How old is Ethan Cardwell?
Ethan Cardwell is 24 years old: he was born on August 30, 2002.
How tall is Ethan Cardwell, and how much does he weigh?
Ethan Cardwell is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is Ethan Cardwell from?
Canada: Ethan Cardwell was born in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Ethan Cardwell play for?
Ethan Cardwell plays for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL, at R, wearing number 56.
Is Ethan Cardwell injured?
No: Ethan Cardwell is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Ethan Cardwell?
Ethan Cardwell produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 365th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Ethan Cardwell make?
Ethan Cardwell carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does Ethan Cardwell's contract end?
Ethan Cardwell's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Ethan Cardwell a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 365th 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 Ethan Cardwell played lately?
Over his last 7 games, Ethan Cardwell has 1 point (1 goal, 0 assists).
What are Ethan Cardwell's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Ethan Cardwell has 13 games, 2 goals, 0 assists and 2 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 1 point in 7 games.
Where was Ethan Cardwell drafted?
Ethan Cardwell was drafted 121st overall (round 4) by San Jose Sharks in 2021.
How does Ethan Cardwell perform in the playoffs?
Ethan Cardwell has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
See also: his San Jose Sharks teammates
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