Hunter
Skinner
D · NSH
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 0
2025-26№ 195 / 325
Hunter Skinner (Nashville Predators) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Hunter Skinner
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 88 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : April 28, 2001 · Wyandotte, United States
Drafted : 2019 · NYR · round 4, pick #112
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · RFA (Arb)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | St. Louis Blues | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Hunter Skinner: our analysis
2025-26 season: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, +1 +/-, 10:45 TOI. WAR 0.0 (195th of 325).
In 2025-26, Hunter Skinner, 25, his WAR of 0.0 ranks 195th among 325 regulars, in the bottom half.
Hunter Skinner's story
Early stops in the USHL helped shape Hunter Skinner into a puck‑moving defenseman who relies on positioning and mobility. Born April 29, 2001, he played for the Muskegon Lumberjacks and the Lincoln Stars, junior chapters that put him on the radar ahead of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
Selected 112th overall in the fourth round by the New York Rangers in 2019, Skinner then moved to Canadian major junior hockey for the 2019–20 season with the London Knights of the OHL to face older competition and refine his game. He made his professional debut in the ECHL with the Utah Grizzlies, the first taste of pro hockey in his career.
The Rangers signed him to a three‑year entry‑level contract on March 29, 2021. His next big moment came in a multi‑asset trade on February 9, 2023, when New York sent Skinner to the St. Louis Blues as part of a package that also involved players and draft picks in the deal for Vladimir Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola.
Within the Blues organization Skinner spent several seasons in Springfield before earning a promotion to St. Louis in November 2025. He made his NHL debut on November 14, 2025, and returned to Springfield on November 21. After completing his fourth season in the Blues system, he entered free agency and signed a one‑year, two‑way contract with the Nashville Predators on July 1, 2026, joining the Milwaukee Admirals in the AHL while under contract to Nashville.
On ice, Skinner’s game is straightforward: steady defensive reads, quick retrievals and composure with the puck in his own end. His career so far has alternated between development leagues and brief NHL opportunities as he looks to carve out a regular role at the highest level.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 10:45
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 4
- Blocks
- 1
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 35.7 %
- Off. zone starts
- 14.3 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
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
0.0 to 0.0 — 90% interval
195 of 325 defensemen
+0.0 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
- 0.0
- 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
- 115.4 km/h5th percentileleague avg. 143.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 30.9 km/h2nd percentileleague avg. 34.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 00th percentileleague avg. 31
- Offensive zone time
- 43.2 %72nd percentileleague avg. 42.3 %
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- Total distance, season
- 2.8 km1st percentileleague avg. 214.3 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 2.84 km3rd percentileleague avg. 5.23 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 43.2 %76th percentileleague avg. 42.1 %
- Neutral zone time
- 19.2 %100th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 37.6 %87th percentileleague avg. 40.9 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 00th 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
PHIHunter Skinner: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Hunter Skinner have in 2025-26?
Hunter Skinner has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 1 game in 2025-26.
How old is Hunter Skinner?
Hunter Skinner is 25 years old: he was born on April 29, 2001.
How tall is Hunter Skinner, and how much does he weigh?
Hunter Skinner is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is Hunter Skinner from?
United States: Hunter Skinner was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, United States.
What team does Hunter Skinner play for?
Hunter Skinner plays for the Nashville Predators in the NHL, at D, wearing number 57.
Is Hunter Skinner injured?
No: Hunter Skinner is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Hunter Skinner?
Hunter Skinner produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 195th of 325 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Hunter Skinner make?
Hunter Skinner carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does Hunter Skinner's contract end?
Hunter Skinner's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Hunter Skinner a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 195th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Hunter Skinner's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Hunter Skinner has 1 game, 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points.
Where was Hunter Skinner drafted?
Hunter Skinner was drafted 112th overall (round 4) by New York Rangers in 2019.
How does Hunter Skinner perform in the playoffs?
Hunter Skinner has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Hunter Skinner's nationality?
Hunter Skinner is American.
Where did Hunter Skinner play before turning pro?
played in the USHL with the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Lincoln Stars; played for the London Knights of the OHL in 2019–20.
See also: his Nashville Predators teammates
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