Jalen
Chatfield
D · CAR · Balanced · Around average
- PAL
- 50
- WAR
- 0.0
- Value
- 41
- PTS
- 17
2025-26№ 173 / 325
Jalen Chatfield (Carolina Hurricanes) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jalen Chatfield
HEIGHT : 185 cm · WEIGHT : 95 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : May 14, 1996 · Ypsilanti, United States
Contract : $3,000,000 · 2024-25 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $2,750,000NMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Carolina Hurricanes | 19 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | Carolina Hurricanes | 72 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
| 2024-25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 79 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 54 |
| 2023-24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 72 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 24 |
| 2022-23 | Carolina Hurricanes | 78 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 35 |
| 2021-22 | Carolina Hurricanes | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| 2020-21 | Vancouver Canucks | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| NHL totals | 354 | 25 | 56 | 81 | 157 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Carolina Hurricanes | 19 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 12 |
| 2024-25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2023-24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 2022-23 | Carolina Hurricanes | 15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 14 |
| Playoff totals | 54 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 44 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2025-26
Jalen Chatfield: our analysis
2025-26 season: 72 GP, 2 G, 15 A, 17 PTS, +15 +/-, 20:08 TOI. WAR 0.0 (173rd of 325) · PAL 50, around average.
In 2025-26, Jalen Chatfield, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 50 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.0 ranks 173rd among 325 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: penalty kill (89, among the best in the league), possession (73, above average) and creation (68, above average). On the other hand, offense (21, well below average) and shooting (25, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: penalty kill (+0.7); his biggest cost: finishing (-2.9).
A marked decline: his PAL was 71 in 2024-25, against 50 now; his WAR went from 1.8 to 0.0.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 41 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Jalen Chatfield's story
Growing up in Michigan, Jalen Chatfield moved through local development programs—Compuware Triple-A at U13 and Belle Tire at Midget U18—before stepping into major junior hockey. Those formative stops sharpened his skating and puck-handling, attributes that set the stage for his jump to the Ontario Hockey League with the Windsor Spitfires.
At Windsor Chatfield established himself steadily. After a quiet rookie campaign he increased his offensive output the following season and earned notice for being an excellent skater with reliable puck skills. He was part of the Spitfires roster that won the Memorial Cup in 2017. Shortly after that triumph he signed his first NHL entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks and turned pro.
Chatfield began his professional career in the American Hockey League with the Utica Comets in 2017–18. He recorded his first professional point on November 18, 2017 and scored his first AHL goal on March 31, 2018. He split time between Utica and Vancouver in subsequent years; a foot injury in November 2018 cost him several weeks, but he returned to form and reached the NHL on January 20, 2021 when he debuted for the Canucks, registering his first NHL point on April 18, 2021.
A group 6 free agent in 2021, Chatfield signed with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 29. He was part of the Hurricanes organization that won the AHL’s Calder Cup in 2022 with the Chicago Wolves, scored his first NHL goal on December 22, 2022 and agreed to a two-year extension in January 2022 followed by a three-year, $9 million contract on June 14, 2024. He later celebrated winning the Stanley Cup in 2026 with Carolina.
On ice, Chatfield is defined by smooth skating and steady puck movement. He tends to move the play out of danger, join rushes when appropriate and take on defensive assignments such as penalty killing when called upon.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 20:27
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:04
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:48
- Pts/GP
- 0.32
- EV points
- 6
- Hits
- 7
- Blocks
- 20
- Takeaways
- 11
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 54.8 %
- Off. zone starts
- 31.7 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
20between 10 and 29 (80% range)
- Goals
- 5
- Assists
- 15
- Games
- 78
So far: 6 pts in 19 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.24 pts per game (last season: 0.24).
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: 0.31 in 23-24, 0.24 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 71 → 50
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 30: 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 83 %
79
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 84
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 80
- Confidence 86 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 71
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 78
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 70
- Confidence 86 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 75
- Confidence 65 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 74
- Confidence 86 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 70
- Confidence 83 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 74
- Confidence 83 %
- DF
- Defense
- 80
- Confidence 81 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 79
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating84
- Top speed (35 %)36.2 · 84
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)3.16 · 87
- Distance /60 (20 %)13.9 · 66
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.6 · 87
ST — Strength80
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)6.124 · 83
- Body mass (50 %)0.359 · 75
EN — Endurance71
- Ice time per game (45 %)18.3 · 72
- Total ice time (20 %)1,408 · 76
- Shift length (15 %)46.4 · 71
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)14.7 · 61
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.972 · 70
DU — Durability78
- Share of games played (100 %)0.836 · 78
CK — Checking70
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.492 · 70
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.839 · 68
- Season volume (10 %)3.611 · 70
FG — Fighting75
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.829 · 75
DI — Discipline74
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.042 · 74
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.556 · 78
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.307 · 66
PA — Passing70
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.266 · 63
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.384 · 73
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.05 · 80
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.138 · 75
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.19 · 69
SC — Scoring74
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.206 · 74
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.221 · 78
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.049 · 68
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.125 · 78
- xG per shot (10 %)0.033 · 63
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)11.4 · 81
DF — Defense80
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.078 · 81
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.051 · 70
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.496 · 81
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.189 · 88
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.564 · 85
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)54.8 · 89
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.181 · 51
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience79
- Career regular-season games (65 %)82
- Career playoff games (25 %)76
- NHL seasons (10 %)66
OV — Overall79
- DF · Defense (30 %)80
- PA · Passing (22 %)70
- SK · Skating (12 %)84
- SC · Scoring (12 %)74
- EN · Endurance (9 %)71
- ST · Strength (6 %)80
- DI · Discipline (5 %)74
- CK · Checking (4 %)70
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 84 | 74 | 80 |
| 2024-25 | 87 | 86 | 81 | 88 |
| 2023-24 | 92 | 89 | 86 | 96 |
| 2022-23 | 86 | 85 | 82 | 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
0.0
wins above replacement
173 of 325
PAL Rating
50/ 100
Performance · Around average
124 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
41/ 100
Poor return
3.00 M$ · expected PAL 57
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 46
- Defense
- 62
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- Offense
- 21
- Creation
- 68
- Shooting
- 25
- Possession
- 73
- Defense
- 38
- Discipline
- 53
- Power play
- 36
- Penalty kill
- 89
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 | CAR | 0.0 | 50 | 41 | 3.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | CAR | 1.8 | 71 | 63 | 3.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | CAR | 2.3 | 95 | 99 | 0.76 M$ |
| 2022-23 | CAR | 0.9 | 82 | 90 | 0.76 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
68/ 100
Average
better than 68% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
15/ 100
Low
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
94/ 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, 71 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 46
- Shot selection
- 32
- Penalties drawn
- 6
- Puck management
- 44
Defense
- Takeaways
- 76
- Discipline
- 82
- Safe zone exits
- 91
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 | CAR | 68 | 15 | 94 |
| 2024-25 | CAR | 42 | 19 | 68 |
| 2023-24 | CAR | 66 | 41 | 76 |
| 2022-23 | CAR | 71 | 44 | 86 |
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
-0.7 to 0.9 — 90% interval
173 of 325 defensemen
+0.2 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.2
- EV defense
- -0.1
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- +0.7
- Shooting
- -2.9
- Penalties
- -0.7
- Average → replacement
- +3.0
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CAR | 72 | 0.0 | -0.7 to 0.9 | 173/325 |
| 2024-25 | CAR | 75 | 1.8 | 1.1 to 2.6 | 21/314 |
| 2023-24 | CAR | 72 | 2.3 | 0.9 to 3.4 | 15/316 |
| 2022-23 | CAR | 78 | 0.9 | 0.2 to 2.2 | 57/334 |
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
- 138.4 km/h40th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.2 km/h78th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1275th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 44.5 %86th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 83.2 km82nd percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.06 km51st percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 46.4 %97th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.2 %59th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 37.3 %87th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2482nd percentile | 287th percentile | 8.3 %64th percentile |
| High danger | 175th percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %60th percentile |
| Mid range | 473rd percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %50th percentile |
| Long range | 1177th percentile | 195th percentile | 9.1 %90th 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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FLAJalen Chatfield: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Jalen Chatfield have in 2026-27?
Jalen Chatfield has 2 goals and 6 points (4 assists) in 19 games in 2026-27.
How old is Jalen Chatfield?
Jalen Chatfield is 30 years old: he was born on May 15, 1996.
How tall is Jalen Chatfield, and how much does he weigh?
Jalen Chatfield is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Jalen Chatfield from?
United States: Jalen Chatfield was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States.
What team does Jalen Chatfield play for?
Jalen Chatfield plays for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL, at D, wearing number 5.
Is Jalen Chatfield injured?
No: Jalen Chatfield is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jalen Chatfield?
Jalen Chatfield produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 173rd of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 50 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Jalen Chatfield make?
Jalen Chatfield earns $3.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 41 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Jalen Chatfield's contract end?
Jalen Chatfield's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is Jalen Chatfield overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 41 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Jalen Chatfield a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 173rd 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 Jalen Chatfield getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 71 in 2024-25 to 50 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Jalen Chatfield played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Jalen Chatfield has 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists).
What are Jalen Chatfield's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jalen Chatfield has 354 games, 25 goals, 56 assists and 81 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 22 points in 72 games.
Is Jalen Chatfield better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.13 points per game at home (1 in 8 games) and 0.45 on the road (5 in 11 games).
How does Jalen Chatfield perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Jalen Chatfield has 54 games and 15 points in his career. His pace (0.28 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.23).
Which player is most similar to Jalen Chatfield?
Nikita Zadorov: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Nikita Zadorov's page →Is Jalen Chatfield a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 20 points in 2026-27, or 0.26 points per game.
What is Jalen Chatfield's nationality?
Jalen Chatfield is American.
What awards has Jalen Chatfield won?
Windsor Spitfires Most Improved Player (2014–15 season) ; Player of the Week (November 2015) — two goals and four assists in three games ; Recognized by OHL coaches as tied for the second‑best penalty killer in the Western Conference (2016–17 season).
How many championships has Jalen Chatfield won?
2: Memorial Cup with the Windsor Spitfires (2017); Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes (2026).
Where did Jalen Chatfield play before turning pro?
Compuware Triple‑A U13; Belle Tire Midget Major U18; Madison Capitols (USHL, inaugural season); Windsor Spitfires (OHL) — with the Spitfires from 2014–15 through 2016–17.
How many points is Jalen Chatfield projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 20 points in 78 games in 2026-27 (10 to 29 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Carolina Hurricanes teammates
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