Jack
Drury
C · NSH · Defensive · Excellent
- PAL
- 83
- WAR
- 1.1
- Value
- 88
- PTS
- 27
2025-26№ 143 / 615
Jack Drury (Nashville Predators) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jack Drury
#18CPlays: Centre · 92% of faceoffs
Nashville Predators
HEIGHT : 180 cm · WEIGHT : 84 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : February 2, 2000 · New York, United States
Drafted : 2018 · CAR · round 2, pick #42
Contract : $4,500,000 · 2026-27 → 2030-31 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFANTC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Nashville Predators | 17 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | Colorado Avalanche | 82 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 31 |
| 2024-25 | Colorado Avalanche | 33 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10 |
| 2024-25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 39 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 2023-24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 74 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 33 |
| 2022-23 | Carolina Hurricanes | 38 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 2021-22 | Carolina Hurricanes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 285 | 32 | 55 | 87 | 108 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Colorado Avalanche | 13 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | Colorado Avalanche | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 11 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Carolina Hurricanes | 13 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| Playoff totals | 44 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | |
Jack Drury: our analysis
2025-26 season: 82 GP, 10 G, 17 A, 27 PTS, +15 +/-, 14:29 TOI. WAR 1.1 (143rd of 615) · PAL 83, excellent.
In 2025-26, Jack Drury, 26, posts a PAL Rating of 83 out of 100 (excellent), and his WAR of 1.1 ranks 143rd among 615 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: defense (100, among the best in the league) and possession (96, among the best in the league). On the other hand, penalty kill (4, among the weakest in the league) and power play (12, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+4.9); his biggest cost: finishing (-1.9).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 64 in 2024-25 to 83; his WAR went from 0.2 to 1.1.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 88 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Jack Drury's story
Born in New York while his father was an NHL player, Jack Drury grew up in the Chicago suburbs after moves to Wilmette and then Winnetka. Those Midwestern years set the stage for a path through organized youth hockey and into junior competition.
Drury moved from the Chicago Mission program into the United States Hockey League with the Waterloo Black Hawks, then accepted an NCAA route at Harvard. After two seasons with the Crimson he earned All-ECAC second-team recognition following his sophomore year, a milestone that came before he chose to leave the collegiate ranks in pursuit of pro hockey.
Selected 42nd overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2018 draft, Drury turned professional in 2020 by signing with Växjö Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League amid pandemic disruptions to the college season. His rookie year in Sweden produced 10 goals and 30 points in 41 regular-season games, a finalist nod for SHL Rookie of the Year and a strong playoff showing that contributed to Växjö’s Le Mat Trophy in 2021. He returned to North America on a three-year entry-level deal with Carolina in 2021, moved through the organization and was later part of a major three-team trade in January 2025 that sent him to the Colorado Avalanche; in June 2026 he was traded to the Nashville Predators.
Internationally, Drury has represented the United States at youth levels, appearing in national selections during his development.
On the ice he plays centre with a two-way bent: capable of driving play offensively while fulfilling defensive responsibilities. His professional stints in Sweden and in the AHL have underlined an ability to create offence and deliver timely goals, marking him as a versatile forward who can adapt to different roles.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 17:03
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:01
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:46
- Pts/GP
- 0.29
- EV points
- 5
- Hits
- 8
- Blocks
- 18
- Takeaways
- 6
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 46.4 %
- Off. zone starts
- 13.5 %
- Faceoffs
- 48.6 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
26between 11 and 41 (80% range)
- Goals
- 9
- Assists
- 16
- Games
- 81
So far: 5 pts in 17 games. The team has played 17 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.32 pts per game (last season: 0.33).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slightly up
- Points per game: 0.36 in 23-24, 0.33 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 64 → 83
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 26: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 77 %
79
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 69
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 81
- Confidence 80 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 70
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 76
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 69
- Confidence 80 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 81
- Confidence 62 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 66
- Confidence 80 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 89
- Confidence 86 %
- PA
- Passing
- 69
- Confidence 77 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 61
- Confidence 77 %
- DF
- Defense
- 96
- Confidence 73 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 75
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating69
- Top speed (35 %)36.2 · 76
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)3.694 · 62
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.1 · 67
- Speed consistency (15 %)35 · 68
ST — Strength81
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)6.158 · 90
- Body mass (50 %)-0.998 · 63
EN — Endurance70
- Ice time per game (45 %)13.7 · 69
- Total ice time (20 %)1,163 · 78
- Shift length (15 %)43.2 · 68
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)11.3 · 60
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.148 · 71
DU — Durability76
- Share of games played (100 %)0.824 · 76
CK — Checking69
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.893 · 69
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.241 · 68
- Season volume (10 %)3.85 · 70
FG — Fighting81
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)1.022 · 81
DI — Discipline66
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.007 · 66
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.687 · 72
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.648 · 69
FO — Faceoffs89
- Faceoff % (85 %)56.1 · 90
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)45.3 · 81
PA — Passing69
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.558 · 68
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.415 · 70
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.036 · 75
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.913 · 66
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.383 · 70
SC — Scoring61
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.594 · 62
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.687 · 68
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.74 · 64
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.963 · 61
- xG per shot (10 %)0.079 · 62
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)11.9 · 74
DF — Defense96
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.224 · 96
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.373 · 93
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.16 · 98
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.181 · 60
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.013 · 82
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)55.8 · 85
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.199 · 84
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience75
- Career regular-season games (65 %)79
- Career playoff games (25 %)72
- NHL seasons (10 %)61
OV — Overall79
- SC · Scoring (20 %)61
- PA · Passing (20 %)69
- DF · Defense (20 %)96
- SK · Skating (12 %)69
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)89
- EN · Endurance (8 %)70
- DI · Discipline (5 %)66
- ST · Strength (3 %)81
- CK · Checking (2 %)69
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 69 | 61 | 96 |
| 2024-25 | 75 | 61 | 64 | 91 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 58 | 70 | 95 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 49 | 70 | 89 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
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
1.1
wins above replacement
143 of 615
PAL Rating
83/ 100
Performance · Excellent
71 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
88/ 100
Very good contract
1.73 M$ · expected PAL 45
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 33
- Defense
- 98
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- Offense
- 21
- Creation
- 25
- Shooting
- 14
- Possession
- 96
- Defense
- 100
- Discipline
- 34
- Power play
- 12
- Penalty kill
- 4
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | COL | 1.1 | 83 | 88 | 1.73 M$ |
| 2024-25 | COL | 0.2 | 64 | 67 | 1.73 M$ |
| 2023-24 | CAR | 0.3 | 88 | 95 | 0.93 M$ |
| 2022-23 | CAR | -0.3 | 79 | 88 | 0.93 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
50/ 100
Average
better than 50% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
24/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
70/ 100
Very good
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 210 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 55
- Shot selection
- 22
- Penalties drawn
- 35
- Puck management
- 58
Defense
- Takeaways
- 64
- Discipline
- 41
- Safe zone exits
- 84
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | COL | 50 | 24 | 70 |
| 2024-25 | COL | 9 | 10 | 22 |
| 2023-24 | CAR | 62 | 75 | 41 |
| 2022-23 | CAR | 57 | 61 | 57 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.1
wins above replacement
0.2 to 1.9 — 90% interval
143 of 615 forwards
+5.9 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.7
- EV defense
- +4.9
- Power play
- +0.1
- Penalty kill
- -0.9
- Shooting
- -1.9
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +3.0
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | COL | 82 | 1.1 | 0.2 to 1.9 | 143/615 |
| 2024-25 | COL | 68 | 0.2 | -0.4 to 1.1 | 305/596 |
| 2023-24 | CAR | 74 | 0.3 | -0.5 to 1.1 | 261/608 |
| 2022-23 | CAR | 38 | -0.3 | -0.7 to 0.0 | 545/617 |
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
- 141.6 km/h84th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.2 km/h24th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1337th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 37.6 %10th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 73.5 km76th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.86 km62nd percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.8 %26th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.1 %51st percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 44.3 %10th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1743rd percentile | 254th percentile | 11.8 %44th percentile |
| High danger | 857th percentile | 274th percentile | 25.0 %68th percentile |
| Mid range | 442nd percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %32nd percentile |
| Long range | 153rd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th 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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TBL
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NYI
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BOS
SJS
VGK
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MINJack Drury: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Jack Drury have in 2026-27?
Jack Drury has 2 goals and 5 points (3 assists) in 17 games in 2026-27.
How old is Jack Drury?
Jack Drury is 26 years old: he was born on February 3, 2000.
How tall is Jack Drury, and how much does he weigh?
Jack Drury is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 185 lb (84 kg).
Where is Jack Drury from?
United States: Jack Drury was born in New York, New York, United States.
What team does Jack Drury play for?
Jack Drury plays for the Nashville Predators in the NHL, at C, wearing number 18.
Is Jack Drury injured?
No: Jack Drury is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jack Drury?
Jack Drury produced 1.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 143rd of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 83 out of 100: excellent for his position.
How much does Jack Drury make?
Jack Drury earns $1.7M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 88 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Jack Drury's contract end?
Jack Drury's contract runs through the 2030-31 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NTC / M-NTC clause.
Is Jack Drury overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 88 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Jack Drury a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 143rd of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Jack Drury getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 64 in 2024-25 to 83 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Jack Drury played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Jack Drury has 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists).
What are Jack Drury's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jack Drury has 285 games, 32 goals, 55 assists and 87 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 27 points in 82 games.
Where was Jack Drury drafted?
Jack Drury was drafted 42nd overall (round 2) by Carolina Hurricanes in 2018.
Is Jack Drury better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.36 points per game at home (4 in 11 games) and 0.17 on the road (1 in 6 games).
How does Jack Drury perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Jack Drury has 44 games and 15 points in his career. His pace (0.34 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.31).
Which player is most similar to Jack Drury?
Nick Cousins: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Nick Cousins's page →Is Jack Drury a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 26 points in 2026-27, or 0.32 points per game.
Is Jack Drury related to anyone famous?
Yes: Ted Drury (father, played eight seasons in the NHL; was playing for the New York Islanders when Jack was born); Chris Drury (uncle, former professional hockey player; currently general manager of the New York Rangers); Liz Berkery Drury (mother, played collegiate lacrosse at Harvard; helped Harvard win the NCAA Championship in 1990; inducted into the Harvard Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008 (along with her husband)).
What is Jack Drury's nationality?
Jack Drury is American.
What awards has Jack Drury won?
Selected to the All‑ECAC Second Team (following his sophomore season at Harvard) ; Named one of three finalists for the SHL Rookie of the Year award (2020–21 season).
How many championships has Jack Drury won?
1: Växjö Lakers — won the Le Mat Trophy (SHL championship, 2020–21 season).
Where did Jack Drury play before turning pro?
Chicago Mission (youth), Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL), Harvard Crimson (NCAA).
How many points is Jack Drury projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 26 points in 81 games in 2026-27 (11 to 41 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Nashville Predators teammates
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