Jacob
Gaucher
C · PHI
- WAR
- -0.0
- PTS
- 0
2025-26№ 408 / 615
Jacob Gaucher (Philadelphia Flyers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jacob Gaucher
#78CPlays: Centre · 74% of faceoffs
Philadelphia Flyers
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 84 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : March 8, 2001 · Longueuil, Canada
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · RFA (Arb)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
Jacob Gaucher: our analysis
2025-26 season: 4 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, -1 +/-, 8:49 TOI. WAR -0.0 (408th of 615).
Jacob Gaucher is in his first season in the league. In 2025-26, He his WAR of -0.0 ranks 408th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: penalties (+0.2); his biggest cost: finishing (-0.3).
His WAR went from -0.1 in 2024-25 to -0.0.
Jacob Gaucher's story
The path that brought Jacob Gaucher into pro hockey began in the QMJHL, where he skated for the Val-d'Or Foreurs and later the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. Those junior seasons provided the platform he needed to attract attention from the professional ranks as a forward developing his game against older competition.
Gaucher took his first professional step on 3 October 2022, when he signed with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League. After two seasons in the Phantoms organization, he extended his stay by signing a one-year AHL contract on 8 August 2024, remaining an active part of the club‑school pipeline.
The 2024–25 campaign brought further advancement. On 12 December 2024 he signed a two-year entry-level NHL contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, the Phantoms’ parent club, linking him directly to the NHL. That progression culminated in his first NHL recall and his debut for the Flyers on 2 February 2025 in a 3-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Off the ice, hockey runs in the family: his brother Nathan Gaucher was a first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks, a note that underscores the sport’s presence in his background.
Listed as a forward, Gaucher’s career so far is marked by steady advancement through recognized development routes: junior hockey to the AHL and then to the NHL stage. His résumé reflects a player who has earned incremental opportunities within a professional organization and taken them to the next level.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 9:07
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 8
- Blocks
- 3
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 49.2 %
- Off. zone starts
- 16.1 %
- Faceoffs
- 60.0 %
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
408 of 615 forwards
-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
- -0.3
- Penalties
- +0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | PHI | 4 | -0.0 | -0.0 to 0.0 | 408/615 |
| 2024-25 | PHI | 4 | -0.1 | -0.1 to 0.0 | 424/596 |
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
- 56.8 km/h1st percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 31.4 km/h0th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 00th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 38.4 %13th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 9.6 km10th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.30 km15th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 38.4 %11th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 20.6 %100th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 41.0 %35th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29th percentile | 024th percentile | 0.0 %3rd percentile |
| High danger | 115th percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %10th percentile |
| Mid range | 010th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 031st percentile | 092nd 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
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COLJacob Gaucher: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Jacob Gaucher have in 2026-27?
Jacob Gaucher has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 4 games in 2026-27.
How old is Jacob Gaucher?
Jacob Gaucher is 25 years old: he was born on March 9, 2001.
How tall is Jacob Gaucher, and how much does he weigh?
Jacob Gaucher is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 185 lb (84 kg).
Where is Jacob Gaucher from?
Canada: Jacob Gaucher was born in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada.
What team does Jacob Gaucher play for?
Jacob Gaucher plays for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL, at C, wearing number 78.
Is Jacob Gaucher injured?
No: Jacob Gaucher is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jacob Gaucher?
Jacob Gaucher produced -0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 408th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Jacob Gaucher make?
Jacob Gaucher carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does Jacob Gaucher's contract end?
Jacob Gaucher's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Jacob Gaucher a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 408th 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 Jacob Gaucher played lately?
Over his last 4 games, Jacob Gaucher has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists).
What are Jacob Gaucher's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jacob Gaucher has 12 games, 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points. His best season: 2026-27, with 0 points in 4 games.
How does Jacob Gaucher perform in the playoffs?
Jacob Gaucher has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Does Jacob Gaucher have siblings?
Yes: his brother Nathan Gaucher (drafted in the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks).
What is Jacob Gaucher's nationality?
Jacob Gaucher is Canadian.
Where did Jacob Gaucher play before turning pro?
Val-d'Or Foreurs and Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL).
See also: his Philadelphia Flyers teammates
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