Hunter
Haight
C · MIN
- WAR
- -0.1
- PTS
- 2
2025-26№ 459 / 615
Hunter Haight (Minnesota Wild) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Hunter Haight
#37CPlays: Centre · 81% of faceoffs
Minnesota Wild
HEIGHT : 178 cm · WEIGHT : 78 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : April 3, 2004 · Strathroy, Canada
Drafted : 2022 · MIN · round 2, pick #47
Contract : $897,500 · 2023-24 → 2026-27 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $95,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Minnesota Wild | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| NHL totals | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
Hunter Haight: our analysis
2025-26 season: 9 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 2 PTS, -5 +/-, 10:50 TOI. WAR -0.1 (459th of 615).
In 2025-26, Hunter Haight, 22, his WAR of -0.1 ranks 459th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-0.5).
Hunter Haight's story
Growing up near London, Ontario, Haight made his mark early in local youth hockey and rose to prominence with the Elgin Middlesex Chiefs. In 2019–20 he led his league in scoring with 84 points in 49 games and helped the Chiefs capture the championship, while also appearing in a handful of games for the London Nationals. Those seasons put him on the radar for higher levels.
Selected ninth overall in the OHL draft by the Barrie Colts after 2019–20, he steadied his development despite the canceled 2020–21 season and posted 23 goals and 46 points in 69 games in 2021–22. Minnesota drafted him in the second round, 47th overall, in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He began 2022–23 with Barrie, was traded midseason to the Saginaw Spirit and finished that year with 51 points in 42 contests.
The following campaign with Saginaw was a breakout on the junior spotlight—he helped the Spirit win the Memorial Cup while putting up 25 goals and 67 points in 68 games. Turning pro, Haight spent 2024–25 with the Iowa Wild in the AHL, totalling 54 points in 67 games. He hovered at the edge of the NHL roster before 2025–26, was among the final cuts, then was recalled to Minnesota and made his NHL debut on October 9 against the St. Louis Blues.
Haight’s game is characterised by his offensive instincts and playmaking output, traits evident from his high-scoring minor-midget season through his junior career and into the AHL. His record shows steady growth in responsibility and results: an offensive centre who has translated junior success into professional production and taken the first steps into the NHL.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 10:50
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:27
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.22
- EV points
- 2
- Hits
- 10
- Blocks
- 2
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 47.2 %
- Off. zone starts
- 42.5 %
- Faceoffs
- 44.8 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
176
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
81/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
55/ 80
NHL regular
Ceiling: 3.9 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
30 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
1.8
the most likely outcome
NHLe
22
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 54 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.
-0.1
wins above replacement
-0.3 to 0.2 — 90% interval
459 of 615 forwards
-0.4 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.0
- EV defense
- -0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.5
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.3
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.
- Hardest shot
- 138.2 km/h56th percentileleague avg. 134.6 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.1 km/h14th percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 916th percentileleague avg. 75
- Offensive zone time
- 40.1 %22nd percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 25.7 km16th percentileleague avg. 198.8 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.82 km23rd percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.5 %15th percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.5 %91st percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 41.3 %30th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1320th percentile | 116th percentile | 7.7 %6th percentile |
| High danger | 520th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 522nd percentile | 130th percentile | 20.0 %92nd 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
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CBJHunter Haight: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Hunter Haight have in 2025-26?
Hunter Haight has 1 goal and 2 points (1 assist) in 9 games in 2025-26.
How old is Hunter Haight?
Hunter Haight is 22 years old: he was born on April 4, 2004.
How tall is Hunter Haight, and how much does he weigh?
Hunter Haight is 5'10" (178 cm) and weighs 172 lb (78 kg).
Where is Hunter Haight from?
Canada: Hunter Haight was born in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Hunter Haight play for?
Hunter Haight plays for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL, at C, wearing number 37.
Is Hunter Haight injured?
No: Hunter Haight is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Hunter Haight?
Hunter Haight produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 459th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Hunter Haight make?
Hunter Haight carries a cap hit of $898K per season, on a contract worth $2.9M in total over 3 years.
When does Hunter Haight's contract end?
Hunter Haight's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Hunter Haight a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 459th 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 Hunter Haight played lately?
Over his last 9 games, Hunter Haight has 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist).
What are Hunter Haight's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Hunter Haight has 9 games, 1 goal, 1 assist and 2 points.
Where was Hunter Haight drafted?
Hunter Haight was drafted 47th overall (round 2) by Minnesota Wild in 2022.
How does Hunter Haight perform in the playoffs?
Hunter Haight has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Is Hunter Haight related to anyone famous?
Yes: null (father, police officer; served as the leader of the London, Ontario, tactical rescue team).
What is Hunter Haight's nationality?
Hunter Haight is Canadian.
How many championships has Hunter Haight won?
2: League champion with the Elgin Middlesex Chiefs (2019–20); Memorial Cup winner with the Saginaw Spirit.
Where did Hunter Haight play before turning pro?
Elgin Middlesex Chiefs (2019–20); London Nationals (4 games in 2019–20); selected by the Barrie Colts in the OHL draft; Barrie Colts (69 games in 2021–22); traded to the Saginaw Spirit midseason 2022–23; played the following season with the Saginaw Spirit.
See also: his Minnesota Wild teammates
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