Hunter
McDonald
D · PHI
- WAR
- -0.0
- PTS
- 1
2025-26№ 231 / 325
Hunter McDonald (Philadelphia Flyers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Hunter McDonald
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 108 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : May 10, 2002 · Fairport, United States
Drafted : 2022 · PHI · round 6, pick #165
Contract : $912,500 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Two-Way Contract · UFA (Group 6)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Philadelphia Flyers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2025-26 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| NHL totals | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | |
Hunter McDonald: our analysis
2025-26 season: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PTS, +3 +/-, 15:11 TOI. WAR -0.0 (231st of 325).
Hunter McDonald is in his first season in the league. In 2025-26, He his WAR of -0.0 ranks 231st among 325 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: penalties (-0.2).
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 12:37
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:21
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 21
- Blocks
- 6
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 53.2 %
- Off. zone starts
- 51.3 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
505
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
58/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
25/ 80
Limited NHL upside
Ceiling: 0.1 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
8 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
0.1
the most likely outcome
NHLe
3
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 65 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
-0.1 to -0.0 — 90% interval
231 of 325 defensemen
-0.1 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- 0.0
- EV defense
- 0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- 0.0
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.0
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
- 143.9 km/h60th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.5 km/h33rd percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 110th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 42.5 %64th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 14.7 km12th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.94 km17th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 43.1 %66th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 19.0 %88th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 38.5 %77th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 314th percentile | 049th percentile | 0.0 %27th percentile |
| High danger | 175th percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %60th percentile |
| Mid range | 020th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 115th percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th 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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COLHunter McDonald: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Hunter McDonald have in 2026-27?
Hunter McDonald has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 5 games in 2026-27.
How old is Hunter McDonald?
Hunter McDonald is 24 years old: he was born on May 11, 2002.
How tall is Hunter McDonald, and how much does he weigh?
Hunter McDonald is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 238 lb (108 kg).
Where is Hunter McDonald from?
United States: Hunter McDonald was born in Fairport, New York, United States.
What team does Hunter McDonald play for?
Hunter McDonald plays for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL, at D, wearing number 19.
Is Hunter McDonald injured?
No: Hunter McDonald is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Hunter McDonald?
Hunter McDonald produced -0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 231st of 325 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Hunter McDonald make?
Hunter McDonald carries a cap hit of $913K per season, on a contract worth $1.8M in total over 2 years.
When does Hunter McDonald's contract end?
Hunter McDonald's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Hunter McDonald a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 231st 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 Hunter McDonald played lately?
Over his last 5 games, Hunter McDonald has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists).
What are Hunter McDonald's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Hunter McDonald has 6 games, 0 goals, 1 assist and 1 point. His best season: 2025-26, with 1 point in 1 game.
Where was Hunter McDonald drafted?
Hunter McDonald was drafted 165th overall (round 6) by Philadelphia Flyers in 2022.
How does Hunter McDonald perform in the playoffs?
Hunter McDonald has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
See also: his Philadelphia Flyers teammates
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