Jake
Livanavage
D · PIT
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 0
2025-26№ 190 / 325
Jake Livanavage (Pittsburgh Penguins) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jake Livanavage
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 84 kg
Born : May 5, 2004 · Gilbert, United States
Contract : $975,000 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA (10.2) · Signing bonus $97,500
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Jake Livanavage: our analysis
2025-26 season: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, -2 +/-, 25:14 TOI. WAR 0.0 (190th of 325).
In 2025-26, Jake Livanavage, 22, his WAR of 0.0 ranks 190th among 325 regulars, in the bottom half.
Jake Livanavage's story
He first drew attention in the USHL with the Chicago Steel, where his passing figured prominently: 10 goals and 80 assists across 152 games over three seasons, and a Clark Cup title in 2021. Those junior years established him as a defenseman comfortable with the puck and involved in set plays.
Livanavage took the collegiate route at North Dakota, arriving for the 2023–24 season. As a freshman he produced 5 goals and 24 assists in 40 games for 29 points — the fourth‑highest total ever by a rookie defenseman in the program — earning a spot on the All‑NCHC Rookie Team.
His sophomore year, 2024–25, saw him add 4 goals and 24 assists in 38 contests while shouldering the largest workload on the roster, averaging 24:54 of ice time per game. That sustained role and production led to recognition as an AHCA West Second Team All‑American. On March 29, 2025, he announced he would return to North Dakota for the 2025–26 season.
Livanavage turned pro in April 2026, signing a two‑year entry‑level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins that runs through the 2026–27 NHL season. Four days after inking the deal he made his NHL debut in Pittsburgh’s final regular‑season game, a 7–5 loss to the St. Louis Blues, where he led all players in ice time and ran the Penguins’ first power play unit. He began the 2026–27 campaign with the Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL.
What stands out is a defenseman who makes plays for others and can handle heavy minutes. His college stat lines, frequent assists, leading team ice time and deployment on the top power play sketch a player who quarterbacks the attack from the back end and is trusted with significant responsibilities.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 25:14
- PP TOI/GP
- 2:52
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 0
- Blocks
- 1
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 30.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 11.8 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
597
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
56/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
20/ 80
Limited NHL upside
Ceiling: 0.0 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
6 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
0.1
the most likely outcome
NHLe
20
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (NCAA, 39 games)
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
190 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
- +0.1
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
- 108.1 km/h2nd percentileleague avg. 143.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 31.7 km/h5th percentileleague avg. 34.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 00th percentileleague avg. 31
- Offensive zone time
- 44.3 %86th percentileleague avg. 42.3 %
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- Total distance, season
- 5.6 km5th percentileleague avg. 214.3 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.63 km65th percentileleague avg. 5.23 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.0 %9th percentileleague avg. 42.1 %
- Neutral zone time
- 16.2 %0th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 39.5 %62nd 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
STLJake Livanavage: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Jake Livanavage have in 2025-26?
Jake Livanavage has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 1 game in 2025-26.
How old is Jake Livanavage?
Jake Livanavage is 22 years old: he was born on May 6, 2004.
How tall is Jake Livanavage, and how much does he weigh?
Jake Livanavage is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 185 lb (84 kg).
Where is Jake Livanavage from?
United States: Jake Livanavage was born in Gilbert, Arizona, United States.
What team does Jake Livanavage play for?
Jake Livanavage plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL, at D, wearing number 4.
Is Jake Livanavage injured?
No: Jake Livanavage is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jake Livanavage?
Jake Livanavage produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 190th of 325 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Jake Livanavage make?
Jake Livanavage carries a cap hit of $975K per season, on a contract worth $2.2M in total over 2 years.
When does Jake Livanavage's contract end?
Jake Livanavage's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Jake Livanavage a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 190th 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 Jake Livanavage's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jake Livanavage has 1 game, 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points.
How does Jake Livanavage perform in the playoffs?
Jake Livanavage has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Jake Livanavage's nationality?
Jake Livanavage is American.
What awards has Jake Livanavage won?
Named to the All‑NCHC Rookie Team (following the 2023–24 season) ; Named an AHCA West Second Team All‑American (following the 2024–25 season).
How many championships has Jake Livanavage won?
1: Won the Clark Cup with the Chicago Steel (2021).
Where did Jake Livanavage play before turning pro?
Chicago Steel (USHL) — three seasons, 152 games; 10 goals and 80 assists; helped the team win the Clark Cup in 2021.
See also: his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates
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