Jacob
Trouba
D · SJS · Offensive · Around average
- PAL
- 41
- WAR
- 0.3
- Value
- 19
- PTS
- 35
2025-26№ 128 / 325
Jacob Trouba (San Jose Sharks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jacob Trouba
#65D
San Jose Sharks
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 98 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : February 25, 1994 · Rochester, United States
Drafted : 2012 · WPG · round 1, pick #9
Contract : $8,250,000 · 2026-27 → 2029-30 · Standard Contract · UFA · Signing bonus $2,500,000NTC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | San Jose Sharks | 19 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 21 |
| 2025-26 | Anaheim Ducks | 81 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 31 |
| 2024-25 | Anaheim Ducks | 53 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 44 |
| 2024-25 | New York Rangers | 24 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 22 |
| 2023-24 | New York Rangers | 69 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 73 |
| 2022-23 | New York Rangers | 82 | 8 | 22 | 30 | 63 |
| 2021-22 | New York Rangers | 81 | 11 | 28 | 39 | 88 |
| 2020-21 | New York Rangers | 38 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 2019-20 | New York Rangers | 70 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 61 |
| 2018-19 | Winnipeg Jets | 82 | 8 | 42 | 50 | 58 |
| 2017-18 | Winnipeg Jets | 55 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 34 |
| 2016-17 | Winnipeg Jets | 60 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 54 |
| 2015-16 | Winnipeg Jets | 81 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 62 |
| 2014-15 | Winnipeg Jets | 65 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 46 |
| 2013-14 | Winnipeg Jets | 65 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 43 |
| NHL totals | 925 | 86 | 282 | 368 | 722 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Anaheim Ducks | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | New York Rangers | 16 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 22 |
| 2022-23 | New York Rangers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | New York Rangers | 20 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 25 |
| 2019-20 | New York Rangers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Winnipeg Jets | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017-18 | Winnipeg Jets | 17 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 17 |
| 2014-15 | Winnipeg Jets | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 85 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 80 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Mark Messier NHL Leadership Awardonce · 2023-24
Jacob Trouba: our analysis
2025-26 season: 81 GP, 10 G, 25 A, 35 PTS, -1 +/-, 22:50 TOI. WAR 0.3 (128th of 325) · PAL 41, around average.
In 2025-26, Jacob Trouba, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 41 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.3 ranks 128th among 325 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: offense (74, above average), discipline (73, above average) and creation (72, above average). On the other hand, power play (1, among the weakest in the league) and penalty kill (2, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+2.3); his biggest cost: EV defense (-2.7).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 14 in 2024-25 to 41; his WAR went from -0.8 to 0.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 19 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Jacob Trouba's story
Growing up near Rochester, Michigan, Jacob Trouba passed through prominent U.S. development routes: he played the 2007 Quebec Pee‑Wee tournament with Detroit Compuware, spent two seasons with the U.S. National Team Development Program in the USHL and featured at multiple international events before moving on to college hockey at Michigan.
Trouba's jump to the NHL came quickly. Selected ninth overall in the 2012 draft by Winnipeg, he signed an entry‑level deal in April 2013 and made an immediate impact in his debut season — scoring his first NHL goal on October 1 against Devan Dubnyk, adding an assist and earning first star honours. His first years in Winnipeg combined steady point production, occasional injuries and disciplinary moments; he reached a personal best of 50 points in 2018–19 after several seasons of rising responsibility on the blue line.
A major change arrived in June 2019 when Winnipeg traded him to the New York Rangers; Trouba then signed a seven‑year contract with New York. He became a central figure in the club’s lineup, played deep playoff runs with the Rangers and was named team captain in August 2022. His tenure in New York included leadership awards — the Mr. Ranger honour in 2023 and the Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2024 — as well as on‑ice suspensions and fines reflecting a physical style.
Tensions over his contract and trade speculation culminated in December 2024, when he was dealt to the Anaheim Ducks; he debuted for Anaheim on December 9, paired with Cam Fowler. After his stint with the Ducks, Trouba entered free agency and signed a four‑year contract with the San Jose Sharks on July 1, 2026.
Internationally, Trouba represented the United States across youth levels, collecting under‑18 gold medals in 2011 and 2012 and appearing at both junior and senior world championships — including a junior gold and a senior bronze in 2013. On the ice he is straightforward to describe: a defenseman who can drive offence, handle significant minutes and assume clear leadership duties for his team.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 22:05
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:59
- SH TOI/GP
- 3:20
- Pts/GP
- 0.53
- EV points
- 7
- Hits
- 36
- Blocks
- 34
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 46.1 %
- Off. zone starts
- 27.7 %
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2026-27 projection
Projected points
36between 22 and 49 (80% range)
- Goals
- 9
- Assists
- 27
- Games
- 81
So far: 10 pts in 19 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.43 pts per game (last season: 0.43).
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: 0.32 in 23-24, 0.43 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 14 → 41
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 32: the age when production usually declines
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 86 %
69
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 65
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 64
- Confidence 89 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 83
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 85
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 87
- Confidence 89 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 89
- Confidence 66 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 77
- Confidence 89 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 77
- Confidence 86 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 75
- Confidence 86 %
- DF
- Defense
- 62
- Confidence 84 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 92
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating65
- Top speed (35 %)35.3 · 73
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)0.844 · 56
- Distance /60 (20 %)13.8 · 62
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.3 · 72
ST — Strength64
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)2.8 · 51
- Body mass (50 %)0.845 · 81
EN — Endurance83
- Ice time per game (45 %)20.9 · 82
- Total ice time (20 %)1,798 · 88
- Shift length (15 %)47.8 · 77
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)19.5 · 81
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.175 · 83
DU — Durability85
- Share of games played (100 %)0.874 · 85
CK — Checking87
- Hits /60 (70 %)5.513 · 87
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)4.43 · 85
- Season volume (10 %)4.97 · 89
FG — Fighting89
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)1.665 · 89
DI — Discipline77
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.035 · 77
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.613 · 76
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.41 · 77
PA — Passing77
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.447 · 80
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.328 · 64
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.006 · 76
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.159 · 52
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.392 · 85
SC — Scoring75
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.238 · 77
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.216 · 77
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.117 · 71
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.124 · 77
- xG per shot (10 %)0.032 · 59
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)11.3 · 81
DF — Defense62
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.077 · 61
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.03 · 72
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.856 · 56
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.218 · 60
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.915 · 77
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)61.4 · 56
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)6.048 · 91
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience92
- Career regular-season games (65 %)96
- Career playoff games (25 %)84
- NHL seasons (10 %)90
OV — Overall69
- DF · Defense (30 %)62
- PA · Passing (22 %)77
- SK · Skating (12 %)65
- SC · Scoring (12 %)75
- EN · Endurance (9 %)83
- ST · Strength (6 %)64
- DI · Discipline (5 %)77
- CK · Checking (4 %)87
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 69 | 65 | 75 | 62 |
| 2024-25 | 66 | 68 | 62 | 66 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 68 | 73 | 69 |
| 2022-23 | 77 | 76 | 80 | 74 |
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
0.3
wins above replacement
128 of 325
PAL Rating
41/ 100
Performance · Around average
145 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
19/ 100
Very poor return
8.00 M$ · expected PAL 72
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 65
- Defense
- 14
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- Offense
- 74
- Creation
- 72
- Shooting
- 65
- Possession
- 60
- Defense
- 21
- Discipline
- 73
- Power play
- 1
- Penalty kill
- 2
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 | ANA | 0.3 | 41 | 19 | 8.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | ANA | -0.8 | 14 | 2 | 8.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | NYR | -0.9 | 26 | 8 | 8.00 M$ |
| 2022-23 | NYR | -0.3 | 52 | 23 | 8.00 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
64/ 100
Average
better than 64% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
49/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
66/ 100
Average
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, 80 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 64
- Shot selection
- 29
- Penalties drawn
- 38
- Puck management
- 94
Defense
- Takeaways
- 32
- Discipline
- 72
- Safe zone exits
- 72
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 | ANA | 64 | 49 | 66 |
| 2024-25 | ANA | 37 | 37 | 44 |
| 2023-24 | NYR | 36 | 50 | 34 |
| 2022-23 | NYR | 54 | 46 | 59 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.3
wins above replacement
-0.8 to 1.3 — 90% interval
128 of 325 defensemen
+1.5 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.6
- EV defense
- -2.7
- Power play
- -0.5
- Penalty kill
- -1.6
- Shooting
- +2.3
- Penalties
- -0.3
- Average → replacement
- +3.8
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | ANA | 81 | 0.3 | -0.8 to 1.3 | 128/325 |
| 2024-25 | ANA | 75 | -0.8 | -1.5 to -0.1 | 298/314 |
| 2023-24 | NYR | 69 | -0.9 | -1.8 to -0.2 | 307/316 |
| 2022-23 | NYR | 82 | -0.3 | -1.6 to 0.9 | 274/334 |
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
- 143.5 km/h59th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 32.1 km/h9th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 00th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 38.7 %15th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 91.0 km90th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.97 km84th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.9 %29th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.2 %58th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 43.1 %15th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3089th percentile | 287th percentile | 6.7 %58th percentile |
| High danger | 498th percentile | 198th percentile | 25.0 %71st percentile |
| Mid range | 366th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %50th percentile |
| Long range | 1893rd percentile | 195th percentile | 5.6 %74th 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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FLAJacob Trouba: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Jacob Trouba have in 2026-27?
Jacob Trouba has 2 goals and 10 points (8 assists) in 19 games in 2026-27.
How old is Jacob Trouba?
Jacob Trouba is 32 years old: he was born on February 26, 1994.
How tall is Jacob Trouba, and how much does he weigh?
Jacob Trouba is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
Where is Jacob Trouba from?
United States: Jacob Trouba was born in Rochester, Michigan, United States.
What team does Jacob Trouba play for?
Jacob Trouba plays for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL, at D, wearing number 65.
Is Jacob Trouba injured?
No: Jacob Trouba is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jacob Trouba?
Jacob Trouba produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 128th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 41 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Jacob Trouba make?
Jacob Trouba earns $8.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 19 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Jacob Trouba's contract end?
Jacob Trouba's contract runs through the 2029-30 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NTC / M-NTC clause.
Is Jacob Trouba overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 19 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Jacob Trouba a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 128th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Jacob Trouba getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 14 in 2024-25 to 41 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Jacob Trouba played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Jacob Trouba has 7 points (1 goal, 6 assists).
What are Jacob Trouba's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jacob Trouba has 925 games, 86 goals, 282 assists and 368 points. His best season: 2018-19, with 50 points in 82 games.
Where was Jacob Trouba drafted?
Jacob Trouba was drafted 9th overall (round 1) by Winnipeg Jets in 2012.
Is Jacob Trouba better at home or on the road?
No real difference: in 2026-27, he averages 0.50 points per game at home (4 in 8 games) and 0.55 on the road (6 in 11 games).
How does Jacob Trouba perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Jacob Trouba has 85 games and 20 points in his career. His pace (0.24 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.40).
Which player is most similar to Jacob Trouba?
Mike Matheson: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Mike Matheson's page →Is Jacob Trouba a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 36 points in 2026-27, or 0.44 points per game.
Does Jacob Trouba have siblings?
Yes: his brother Chris (played hockey with the Plattsburgh State Cardinals).
Is Jacob Trouba married?
Yes, married to Kelly Tyson in 2020.
What is Jacob Trouba's nationality?
Jacob Trouba is American. Internationally: represented the United States: gold medals at the World Under-18 Championships in 2011 and 2012; gold medal at the 2013 World Junior Championship; bronze medal at the 2013 World Senior Championship; named the tournament's top defenseman and selected to the All-Star Team at the 2013 World Junior Championship.
What awards has Jacob Trouba won?
First Team All-American (2012–13 season, University of Michigan) ; CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman (2012–13) ; First team All‑CCHA and All‑CCHA Rookie (2012–13) ; Team Most Valuable Player and Best Defenseman (2012–13, University of Michigan) ; Tournament's top defenseman and All‑Star Team selection at the 2013 World Junior Championship ; Mr. Ranger Award (4 May 2023) ; Mark Messier Leadership Award (2023–24 season).
How many championships has Jacob Trouba won?
4: Gold medal, 2011 World Under-18 Championship (Team USA); Gold medal, 2012 World Under-18 Championship (Team USA); Gold medal, 2013 World Junior Championship (Team USA); Presidents' Trophy with the New York Rangers, 2023–24 season.
Where did Jacob Trouba play before turning pro?
played in the 2007 Quebec International Pee‑Wee Tournament with Detroit Compuware; played two seasons with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in the USHL; University of Michigan (2012–13 season).
How many points is Jacob Trouba projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 36 points in 81 games in 2026-27 (22 to 49 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his San Jose Sharks teammates
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