Helge
Grans
D · PHI
- WAR
- -0.1
- PTS
- 1
2024-25№ 224 / 314
Helge Grans (Philadelphia Flyers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Helge Grans
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 93 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : May 9, 2002 · Ljungby, Sweden
Drafted : 2020 · LAK · round 2, pick #35
Contract : $787,500 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · UFA (Group 6)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Philadelphia Flyers | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Helge Grans: our analysis
2024-25 season: 6 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PTS, 0 +/-, 14:28 TOI. WAR -0.1 (224th of 314).
Helge Grans is in his first season in the league. In 2024-25, He his WAR of -0.1 ranks 224th among 314 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-0.3).
Helge Grans's story
When he first stepped into men’s competition, it was already under the spotlight: on 16 October 2018 Helge Grans took part in his first senior match with the Malmö Redhawks in the Champions Hockey League against EHC Red Bull München. Born 10 May 2002 and developed in Sweden, he began drawing attention at IF Troja-Ljungby, leading the U16 defence in scoring in 2016–17 and finishing 2017–18 as his team’s top scorer at that level with 26 points before moving to Malmö mid-season.
His climb through Swedish hockey continued quickly. After joining Malmö’s ranks he netted his first Svenska Hockeyligan goal on 30 December 2019 versus Brynäs IF, a clear sign he could contribute at a higher level. That development led to his selection in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, when he was taken 35th overall by the Los Angeles Kings.
Professional milestones followed: on 4 June 2021 the Kings signed him to a three-year entry-level contract. Less than two years later, on 6 June 2023, he was shipped to the Philadelphia Flyers as part of a three-team deal that also involved the Columbus Blue Jackets. Under contract with Philadelphia, Grans spent most of his time in North America with their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
He reached the NHL ice for the first time during the 2024–25 season: called up from Lehigh Valley, he made his NHL debut on 18 November 2024 against the Colorado Avalanche. The following training camp brought roster movement when the Flyers placed him on waivers on 29 September 2025.
A defenceman who grew up producing offensively at junior levels, Grans’ game is built around clean zone exits and supporting the attack while maintaining defensive duties. His résumé shows early exposure to men’s competition and steady transitions between European pro hockey and the North American minor-pro system.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 12:26
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 0
- Blocks
- 1
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 34.7 %
- Off. zone starts
- 16.7 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
150
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
89/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
55/ 80
NHL regular
Ceiling: 2.4 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
40 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
1.2
the most likely outcome
NHLe
9
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 61 games)
WAR and PAL ratings, 2024-25
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, 2024-25
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.1
wins above replacement
-0.1 to 0.0 — 90% interval
224 of 314 defensemen
-0.3 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.0
- EV defense
- +0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.3
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.2
In goals.
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.
- Top skating speed
- 32.5 km/h14th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 110th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 41.4 %50th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 3.1 km2nd percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.10 km5th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.4 %40th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.7 %79th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 39.9 %56th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 03rd percentile | 049th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 020th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 07th percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %0th 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
BOSHelge Grans: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Helge Grans have in 2026-27?
Helge Grans has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 1 game in 2026-27.
How old is Helge Grans?
Helge Grans is 24 years old: he was born on May 10, 2002.
How tall is Helge Grans, and how much does he weigh?
Helge Grans is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Helge Grans from?
Sweden: Helge Grans was born in Ljungby, Sweden.
What team does Helge Grans play for?
Helge Grans plays for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL, at D, wearing number 3.
Is Helge Grans injured?
No: Helge Grans is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Helge Grans?
Helge Grans produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024-25, 224th of 314 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Helge Grans make?
Helge Grans carries a cap hit of $788K per season, on a contract worth $1.6M in total over 2 years.
When does Helge Grans's contract end?
Helge Grans's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Helge Grans a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 224th of 314 players at his position in the NHL in 2024-25. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Helge Grans's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Helge Grans has 7 games, 0 goals, 1 assist and 1 point. His best season: 2024-25, with 1 point in 6 games.
Where was Helge Grans drafted?
Helge Grans was drafted 35th overall (round 2) by Los Angeles Kings in 2020.
How does Helge Grans perform in the playoffs?
Helge Grans has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Helge Grans's nationality?
Helge Grans is Swedish.
Where did Helge Grans play before turning pro?
IF Troja-Ljungby U16 (2016–17 and 2017–18); moved to the Malmö Redhawks mid-2017–18; played his first men's league game with the Malmö Redhawks (Champions Hockey League) on 16 October 2018; scored his first SHL goal on 30 December 2019..
See also: his Philadelphia Flyers teammates
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