Jaden
Schwartz
L · COL · Defensive · Around average
- PAL
- 42
- WAR
- 0.2
- Value
- 25
- PTS
- 26
2025-26№ 294 / 615
Jaden Schwartz (Colorado Avalanche) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jaden Schwartz
#71LPlays: Left wing · 1% of faceoffs
Colorado Avalanche
HEIGHT : 178 cm · WEIGHT : 84 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : June 24, 1992 · Wilcox, Canada
Drafted : 2010 · STL · round 1, pick #14
Contract : $3,250,000 · 2026-27 → 2028-29 · Standard Contract · UFANMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Colorado Avalanche | 18 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | Seattle Kraken | 50 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 8 |
| 2024-25 | Seattle Kraken | 81 | 26 | 23 | 49 | 24 |
| 2023-24 | Seattle Kraken | 62 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 24 |
| 2022-23 | Seattle Kraken | 71 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 22 |
| 2021-22 | Seattle Kraken | 37 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 14 |
| 2020-21 | St. Louis Blues | 40 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 20 |
| 2019-20 | St. Louis Blues | 71 | 22 | 35 | 57 | 18 |
| 2018-19 | St. Louis Blues | 69 | 11 | 25 | 36 | 16 |
| 2017-18 | St. Louis Blues | 62 | 24 | 35 | 59 | 26 |
| 2016-17 | St. Louis Blues | 78 | 19 | 36 | 55 | 18 |
| 2015-16 | St. Louis Blues | 33 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 8 |
| 2014-15 | St. Louis Blues | 75 | 28 | 35 | 63 | 16 |
| 2013-14 | St. Louis Blues | 80 | 25 | 31 | 56 | 27 |
| 2012-13 | St. Louis Blues | 45 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 4 |
| 2011-12 | St. Louis Blues | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 879 | 240 | 325 | 565 | 251 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Seattle Kraken | 14 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | St. Louis Blues | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | St. Louis Blues | 9 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2018-19 | St. Louis Blues | 26 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | St. Louis Blues | 11 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| 2015-16 | St. Louis Blues | 20 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 6 |
| 2014-15 | St. Louis Blues | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | St. Louis Blues | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | St. Louis Blues | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 102 | 31 | 33 | 64 | 18 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2018-19
Jaden Schwartz: our analysis
2025-26 season: 50 GP, 11 G, 15 A, 26 PTS, +5 +/-, 16:08 TOI. WAR 0.2 (294th of 615) · PAL 42, around average.
In 2025-26, Jaden Schwartz, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 42 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.2 ranks 294th among 615 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: penalty kill (80, well above average) and defense (78, well above average). On the other hand, possession (16, well below average) and discipline (17, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+1.1); his biggest cost: finishing (-1.5).
A marked decline: his PAL was 60 in 2024-25, against 42 now; his WAR went from 1.0 to 0.2.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 25 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Jaden Schwartz's story
Growing up in Wilcox after being born in Melfort, Saskatchewan, Schwartz came through the Canadian junior ranks before moving to the USHL, where his scoring touch first stood out. Early success in Midget AAA and the SJHL set the stage for a season in Tri‑City that put him among the top scorers in the league and caught NHL attention. Those formative stops sharpened his offensive instincts and prepared him for college hockey.
Selected 14th overall in the 2010 draft, Schwartz elected to play at Colorado College, quickly becoming the team’s leading scorer as a freshman and continuing to produce as a sophomore despite missing time for international duty. After two collegiate seasons he chose to turn pro, signing an entry‑level deal in March 2012 and joining the St. Louis roster shortly thereafter.
He made an immediate impact at the NHL level, registering a first‑period game‑winning goal on his first NHL shot during his debut. Apart from a stint in the AHL during the 2012–13 lockout, he spent the next decade in St. Louis, developing into a dependable offensive contributor, earning multi‑year contracts, and enduring intermittent injuries that limited some seasons. His playoff performance in 2019 was a defining stretch: he led the Blues in postseason goals and helped the club secure its first Stanley Cup.
After becoming a free agent following the 2020–21 campaign, Schwartz signed a five‑year contract with the Seattle Kraken in July 2021. His time in Seattle included a hand injury that required surgery and a return later in the season; he also scored a key playoff goal against Colorado on April 22, 2023. On July 1, 2026, he signed a three‑year contract with the Colorado Avalanche.
Schwartz’s game is straightforward: he reads offensive chances quickly, finds scoring areas near the net and produces in crucial moments. That nose for goals, combined with playoff experience and consistent point production, has defined his role as a finisher and a veteran presence on the wings.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 13:45
- PP TOI/GP
- 2:01
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:01
- Pts/GP
- 0.67
- EV points
- 10
- Hits
- 12
- Blocks
- 6
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 53.2 %
- Off. zone starts
- 29.6 %
- Faceoffs
- 100.0 %
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2026-27 projection
Projected points
39between 22 and 56 (80% range)
- Goals
- 19
- Assists
- 20
- Games
- 69
So far: 12 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.53 pts per game (last season: 0.52).
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
Slight decline
- Points per game: 0.48 in 23-24, 0.52 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 60 → 42
Outlook, age included
↓ DecliningAge 34: 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 81 %
74
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 68
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 64
- Confidence 84 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 77
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 69
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 67
- Confidence 84 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 65
- Confidence 62 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 67
- Confidence 84 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 77
- Confidence 52 %
- PA
- Passing
- 71
- Confidence 81 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 76
- Confidence 81 %
- DF
- Defense
- 80
- Confidence 78 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 93
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating68
- Top speed (35 %)35.4 · 64
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)3.792 · 65
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.3 · 79
- Speed consistency (15 %)35 · 70
ST — Strength64
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.748 · 72
- Body mass (50 %)-1.139 · 64
EN — Endurance77
- Ice time per game (45 %)15.9 · 80
- Total ice time (20 %)781 · 67
- Shift length (15 %)46.6 · 77
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)15.2 · 81
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.358 · 77
DU — Durability69
- Share of games played (100 %)0.775 · 69
CK — Checking67
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.983 · 67
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.453 · 67
- Season volume (10 %)3.497 · 66
FG — Fighting65
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.7 · 65
DI — Discipline67
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.011 · 65
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.53 · 80
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.467 · 51
FO — Faceoffs77
- Faceoff % (85 %)51.7 · 80
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)12.6 · 45
PA — Passing71
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.612 · 70
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.512 · 77
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.031 · 68
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.613 · 62
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.507 · 76
SC — Scoring76
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.969 · 77
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.916 · 78
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.139 · 70
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.514 · 79
- xG per shot (10 %)0.082 · 82
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)14 · 74
DF — Defense80
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.086 · 85
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.042 · 72
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.643 · 74
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.075 · 85
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-0.872 · 89
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)59.7 · 67
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.678 · 80
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience93
- Career regular-season games (65 %)95
- Career playoff games (25 %)87
- NHL seasons (10 %)94
OV — Overall74
- SC · Scoring (28 %)76
- PA · Passing (22 %)71
- DF · Defense (18 %)80
- SK · Skating (12 %)68
- EN · Endurance (8 %)77
- DI · Discipline (5 %)67
- ST · Strength (4 %)64
- CK · Checking (3 %)67
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 68 | 76 | 80 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 65 | 82 | 79 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 67 | 78 | 85 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 70 | 84 | 85 |
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
0.2
wins above replacement
294 of 615
PAL Rating
42/ 100
Performance · Around average
263 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
25/ 100
Poor return
5.50 M$ · expected PAL 64
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 39
- Defense
- 67
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- Offense
- 52
- Creation
- 42
- Shooting
- 49
- Possession
- 16
- Defense
- 78
- Discipline
- 17
- Power play
- 22
- Penalty kill
- 80
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 | SEA | 0.2 | 42 | 25 | 5.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | SEA | 1.0 | 60 | 38 | 5.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | SEA | 0.7 | 70 | 47 | 5.50 M$ |
| 2022-23 | SEA | 0.5 | 73 | 50 | 5.50 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
74/ 100
Very good
better than 74% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
13/ 100
Low
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
98/ 100
Elite
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, 109 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 53
- Shot selection
- 75
- Penalties drawn
- 0
- Puck management
- 7
Defense
- Takeaways
- 97
- Discipline
- 72
- Safe zone exits
- 67
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 | SEA | 74 | 13 | 98 |
| 2024-25 | SEA | 93 | 23 | 99 |
| 2023-24 | SEA | 73 | 49 | 81 |
| 2022-23 | SEA | 53 | 26 | 77 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.2
wins above replacement
-0.5 to 1.4 — 90% interval
294 of 615 forwards
+1.2 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.0
- EV defense
- +1.1
- Power play
- -0.2
- Penalty kill
- +0.1
- Shooting
- -1.5
- Penalties
- -0.5
- Average → replacement
- +2.0
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | SEA | 50 | 0.2 | -0.5 to 1.4 | 294/615 |
| 2024-25 | SEA | 78 | 1.0 | -0.5 to 2.3 | 153/596 |
| 2023-24 | SEA | 62 | 0.7 | -0.4 to 1.8 | 193/608 |
| 2022-23 | SEA | 71 | 0.5 | -1.0 to 1.4 | 212/617 |
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
- 146.1 km/h93rd percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.4 km/h82nd percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 3278th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 43.8 %70th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 65.0 km61st percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.49 km48th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 42.3 %72nd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.3 %60th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 37.9 %70th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3276th percentile | 791st percentile | 21.9 %88th percentile |
| High danger | 1589th percentile | 386th percentile | 20.0 %56th percentile |
| Mid range | 1075th percentile | 498th percentile | 40.0 %97th percentile |
| Long range | 272nd 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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LAKJaden Schwartz: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Jaden Schwartz have in 2026-27?
Jaden Schwartz has 7 goals and 12 points (5 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Jaden Schwartz?
Jaden Schwartz is 34 years old: he was born on June 25, 1992.
How tall is Jaden Schwartz, and how much does he weigh?
Jaden Schwartz is 5'10" (178 cm) and weighs 185 lb (84 kg).
Where is Jaden Schwartz from?
Canada: Jaden Schwartz was born in Wilcox, Saskatchewan, Canada.
What team does Jaden Schwartz play for?
Jaden Schwartz plays for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL, at L, wearing number 71.
Is Jaden Schwartz injured?
No: Jaden Schwartz is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jaden Schwartz?
Jaden Schwartz produced 0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 294th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 42 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Jaden Schwartz make?
Jaden Schwartz earns $5.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 25 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Jaden Schwartz's contract end?
Jaden Schwartz's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is Jaden Schwartz overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 25 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Jaden Schwartz a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 294th 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 Jaden Schwartz getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 60 in 2024-25 to 42 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Jaden Schwartz played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Jaden Schwartz has 6 points (4 goals, 2 assists).
What are Jaden Schwartz's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jaden Schwartz has 879 games, 240 goals, 325 assists and 565 points. His best season: 2014-15, with 63 points in 75 games.
Where was Jaden Schwartz drafted?
Jaden Schwartz was drafted 14th overall (round 1) by St. Louis Blues in 2010.
Is Jaden Schwartz better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.60 points per game at home (6 in 10 games) and 0.75 on the road (6 in 8 games).
How does Jaden Schwartz perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Jaden Schwartz has 102 games and 64 points in his career. His pace (0.63 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.64).
Which player is most similar to Jaden Schwartz?
Joel Armia: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Joel Armia's page →Is Jaden Schwartz a good fantasy pick?
A useful depth pick: our projection has him at 39 points in 2026-27, or 0.57 points per game.
Does Jaden Schwartz have siblings?
Yes: his brother Rylan Schwartz (played at Colorado College; as of 2025 plays for the Glasgow Clan of the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League), his sister Mandi Schwartz (played hockey for the Yale Bulldogs; diagnosed with leukemia in 2008 and died in April 2011).
What is Jaden Schwartz's nationality?
Jaden Schwartz is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — Silver medal at the World Junior A Challenge (2008, Canada West); 4th place at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge (2009); Gold at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament (2009); Selected to 2011 World Junior Championships (injured, missed remainder); Captain and bronze medal at 2012 World Junior Championships; Named to Canada's senior IIHF World Championship team in 2018 (injured and withdrew).
What awards has Jaden Schwartz won?
SJHL Rookie of the Year (2008–09) ; USHL scoring title (2009–10).
How many championships has Jaden Schwartz won?
2: Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues (2019); Gold with Canada at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament (2009).
Where did Jaden Schwartz play before turning pro?
Notre Dame Hounds (SJHL) 2008–2009; Tri‑City Storm (USHL) 2009–2010; Colorado College (NCAA/WCHA) 2010–2012.
How many points is Jaden Schwartz projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 39 points in 69 games in 2026-27 (22 to 56 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Colorado Avalanche teammates
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