Joel
Blomqvist
G · PIT · Below average
- PAL
- 20
- WAR
- -1.2
- Value
- 23
- SV%
- .885
2024-25№ 84 / 99
Joel Blomqvist (Pittsburgh Penguins) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Joel Blomqvist
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 93 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : January 9, 2002 · Uusikaarlepyy, Finland
Drafted : 2020 · PIT · round 2, pick #52
Contract : $875,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract · RFA (Arb)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 15 | 4 | 9 | 3.81 | .885 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 15 | 4 | 9 | 3.81 | .885 | 0 | |
Joel Blomqvist: our analysis
2024-25 season: 15 GP, 4 W, 9 L, .885 SV%, 3.81 GAA, 0 SO. WAR -1.2 (84th of 99) · PAL 20, below average.
In 2024-25, Joel Blomqvist, 24, posts a PAL Rating of 20 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of -1.2 ranks 84th among 99 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: high danger (96, among the best in the league). On the other hand, workload (1, among the weakest in the league) and efficiency (13, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
GSAx: -8.7 (goals saved above expected).
Contract-wise, his Value score of 23 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Joel Blomqvist's story
Born 10 January 2002 and coming from Finland’s Swedish-speaking community, Joel Blomqvist climbed through his country’s system as a goaltender before crossing the Atlantic. He made his Liiga debut for Oulun Kärpät on 7 December 2019 and earned his first start on 26 December 2019. Kärpät rewarded that development with a three-year contract in March 2020, formalizing his move into pro hockey in Finland.
The 2020–21 period added game time and visibility: Blomqvist recorded his first Liiga victory on 1 October 2020 and was loaned on 6 October to Kokkolan Hermes for the Mestis season. A few days earlier, on 7 October 2020, he had been selected in the second round, 52nd overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, linking his future to an NHL organization.
He continued to mark milestones at home, posting his first Liiga shutout on 16 October 2021. North American opportunities followed: Blomqvist signed an amateur contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on 15 April 2022, and after returning to Finland he rejoined Wilkes-Barre/Scranton under another amateur deal on 4 April 2023. Pittsburgh then signed him to a three-year entry-level contract on 5 April 2023, to begin in the 2023–24 NHL season.
Injuries interrupted his progression: he suffered a concussion after a collision in October 2022 and experienced further concussion symptoms following another collision in December, before returning to Kärpät in March 2023. In the 2022–23 Liiga campaign he posted a 6–5–8 record, a 2.29 goals-against average, a .907 save percentage and one shutout across 21 regular-season games. He played with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the 2023–24 AHL season and was named to the AHL All-Star Game.
Blomqvist made his NHL debut on 10 October 2024 in Pittsburgh's 6–3 win over Detroit and appeared in 15 games for the Penguins in 2024–25, posting an .885 save percentage. He has international experience with Finland’s junior team at the 2021 World Junior Championship. Essentially, his profile is that of a keeper whose European seasoning and early North American exposure shape a developing, technically minded game.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 12
- Shots against
- 425
- Saves
- 376
- %ARR / SV%
- 88.5 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
190
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
92/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
55/ 80
NHL regular
Ceiling: 3.6 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
9 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
3.0
the most likely outcome
NHLe
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No equivalency for goalies
WAR and PAL ratings, 2024-25
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
-1.2
wins above replacement
84 of 99
PAL Rating
20/ 100
Performance · Below average
58 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
23/ 100
Very poor return
0.89 M$ · expected PAL 44
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- Efficiency
- 13
- Impact
- 24
- High danger
- 96
- Consistency
- 19
- Workload
- 1
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
WAR, 2024-25
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-1.2
wins above replacement
-3.4 to 0.3 — 90% interval
84 of 99 goalies
-6.1 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -8.7
- Average → replacement
- +2.5
In goals.
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .8858th percentileleague avg. .900
- High-danger save %
- .84892nd percentileleague avg. .805
- Games above .900
- 41.7 %6th percentileleague avg. 51.6 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.9549th percentileleague avg. 2.93
- Goal differential per 60
- -0.854th percentileleague avg. 0.12
Save % by zone
2024-2025 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Saves | GA | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2025 | vs TOR | — | 6 | 61:00 |
| February 27, 2025 | vs PHI | — | 1 | 33:39 |
| February 23, 2025 | vs NYR | — | 4 | 58:25 |
| February 22, 2025 | vs WSH | — | 3 | 25:35 |
| February 8, 2025 | @PHI | — | 3 | 58:18 |
Joel Blomqvist: frequently asked questions
What is Joel Blomqvist's record in 2024-25?
Joel Blomqvist has 4 wins in 15 games in 2024-25, with a .885 save percentage and a 3.81 goals-against average.
How old is Joel Blomqvist?
Joel Blomqvist is 24 years old: he was born on January 10, 2002.
How tall is Joel Blomqvist, and how much does he weigh?
Joel Blomqvist is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Joel Blomqvist from?
Finland: Joel Blomqvist was born in Uusikaarlepyy, Finland.
What team does Joel Blomqvist play for?
Joel Blomqvist plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL, at G, wearing number 30.
Is Joel Blomqvist injured?
No: Joel Blomqvist is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Joel Blomqvist?
Joel Blomqvist produced -1.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024-25, 84th of 99 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 20 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Joel Blomqvist make?
Joel Blomqvist earns $887K for the 2024-25 season. His Value Rating is 23 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Joel Blomqvist's contract end?
Joel Blomqvist's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Joel Blomqvist overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 23 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Joel Blomqvist a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 84th of 99 players at his position in the NHL in 2024-25. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Joel Blomqvist's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Joel Blomqvist has 15 games, 4 wins and 0 shutouts.
Where was Joel Blomqvist drafted?
Joel Blomqvist was drafted 52nd overall (round 2) by Pittsburgh Penguins in 2020.
How does Joel Blomqvist perform in the playoffs?
Joel Blomqvist has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Joel Blomqvist's nationality?
Joel Blomqvist is Finnish. Internationally: Finland — junior team, 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (represented).
What awards has Joel Blomqvist won?
Selected to the AHL All‑Star Game (2023–24 season).
Where did Joel Blomqvist play before turning pro?
Oulun Kärpät (Liiga) — Liiga debut on 7 December 2019.
See also: his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates
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