Josh
Manson
D · COL · Two-way · Excellent
- PAL
- 82
- WAR
- 0.3
- Value
- 77
- PTS
- 31
2025-26№ 134 / 325
Josh Manson (Colorado Avalanche) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Josh Manson
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 99 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : October 6, 1991 · Hinsdale, United States
Drafted : 2011 · ANA · round 6, pick #160
Contract : $3,950,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFAM-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Colorado Avalanche | 13 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Colorado Avalanche | 79 | 5 | 26 | 31 | 91 |
| 2024-25 | Colorado Avalanche | 48 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 28 |
| 2023-24 | Colorado Avalanche | 76 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 87 |
| 2022-23 | Colorado Avalanche | 27 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 42 |
| 2021-22 | Colorado Avalanche | 22 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 2021-22 | Anaheim Ducks | 45 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 53 |
| 2020-21 | Anaheim Ducks | 23 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 30 |
| 2019-20 | Anaheim Ducks | 50 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 37 |
| 2018-19 | Anaheim Ducks | 74 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 62 |
| 2017-18 | Anaheim Ducks | 80 | 7 | 30 | 37 | 62 |
| 2016-17 | Anaheim Ducks | 82 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 82 |
| 2015-16 | Anaheim Ducks | 71 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 74 |
| 2014-15 | Anaheim Ducks | 28 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 31 |
| NHL totals | 718 | 45 | 160 | 205 | 693 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Colorado Avalanche | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 2024-25 | Colorado Avalanche | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 2023-24 | Colorado Avalanche | 11 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 2022-23 | Colorado Avalanche | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021-22 | Colorado Avalanche | 20 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 |
| 2017-18 | Anaheim Ducks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Anaheim Ducks | 17 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| 2015-16 | Anaheim Ducks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 74 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 70 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2021-22
Josh Manson: our analysis
2025-26 season: 79 GP, 5 G, 26 A, 31 PTS, +42 +/-, 17:47 TOI. WAR 0.3 (134th of 325) · PAL 82, excellent.
In 2025-26, Josh Manson, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 82 out of 100 (excellent), and his WAR of 0.3 ranks 134th among 325 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: possession (93, among the best in the league), defense (90, among the best in the league) and creation (86, among the best in the league). On the other hand, discipline (6, among the weakest in the league) and power play (32, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+3.5); his biggest cost: penalties (-3.2).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 47 in 2024-25 to 82; his WAR went from -0.1 to 0.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 77 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Josh Manson's story
Born in the Chicago suburb of Hinsdale while his father was active in the NHL, Josh Manson grew up with hockey ever-present in the family home. He only committed to junior hockey later than many peers, joining the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL after some hesitation and beginning the path that would lead to college and pro ranks.
With the Silverbacks he converted to a full-time defenseman when injuries opened a spot, and his offensive numbers from the blue line—12 goals and 35 assists in 57 games—put him on NHL scouts' maps. Drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the sixth round, 160th overall, in 2011, Manson elected the NCAA route: after initially accepting an opportunity at Quinnipiac, he transferred to Northeastern, where he served as captain and earned recognition as Hockey East's Best Defensive Defenseman and a place on the 2013–14 Second All-Star Team.
Forgoing his final year of college eligibility, he signed an entry-level deal with Anaheim in March 2014 and split time between the AHL and NHL as he adjusted to the pro game. Over subsequent seasons he established himself as a physical, stay-at-home rearguard, often paired with Hampus Lindholm, and earned a four-year contract extension in October 2017. He remained a steady presence on the Ducks' blue line through multiple campaigns, logging heavy minutes and contributing in both regular season and playoff appearances.
On March 14, 2022, with Anaheim heading away from contention, Manson was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Drew Helleson and a 2023 second-round pick. He made an immediate impact in Colorado with a game-high hit total in his debut and scored his first career playoff goal — an overtime winner — on May 17, 2022, against the St. Louis Blues. That season culminated with Manson lifting the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche.
Manson's game is defined by physicality and reliability: a defense-first player who uses body contact and disciplined positioning to limit opponents, able to kill penalties and chip in offensively at times, including decisive postseason plays.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 14:59
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 1:38
- Pts/GP
- 0.31
- EV points
- 4
- Hits
- 28
- Blocks
- 17
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 49.8 %
- Off. zone starts
- 22.5 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
23between 11 and 34 (80% range)
- Goals
- 5
- Assists
- 18
- Games
- 68
So far: 4 pts in 13 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.34 pts per game (last season: 0.39).
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: 0.33 in 23-24, 0.39 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 47 → 82
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 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.
Out· Ankle· expected back December 27
OV · OverallConfidence 80 %
86
High-end
- SK
- Skating
- 78
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 77
- Confidence 83 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 71
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 71
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 90
- Confidence 83 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 89
- Confidence 59 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 53
- Confidence 83 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 82
- Confidence 80 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 80
- Confidence 80 %
- DF
- Defense
- 85
- Confidence 77 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 89
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating78
- Top speed (35 %)35.5 · 76
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)2.555 · 82
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.1 · 73
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.6 · 76
ST — Strength77
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.657 · 71
- Body mass (50 %)0.998 · 83
EN — Endurance71
- Ice time per game (45 %)17.9 · 69
- Total ice time (20 %)1,372 · 75
- Shift length (15 %)44.7 · 64
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17.4 · 75
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.077 · 71
DU — Durability71
- Share of games played (100 %)0.795 · 71
CK — Checking90
- Hits /60 (70 %)7.006 · 90
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)6.582 · 90
- Season volume (10 %)5.165 · 93
FG — Fighting89
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)1.765 · 89
DI — Discipline53
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.097 · 53
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)1.195 · 50
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.625 · 87
PA — Passing82
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.501 · 83
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.509 · 81
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.011 · 72
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.353 · 83
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.379 · 85
SC — Scoring80
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.225 · 76
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.259 · 81
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.078 · 60
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.247 · 89
- xG per shot (10 %)0.035 · 79
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)11.4 · 82
DF — Defense85
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.11 · 83
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.128 · 83
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.403 · 89
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.046 · 80
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.102 · 72
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)57.5 · 78
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)4.471 · 76
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience89
- Career regular-season games (65 %)93
- Career playoff games (25 %)81
- NHL seasons (10 %)87
OV — Overall86
- DF · Defense (30 %)85
- PA · Passing (22 %)82
- SK · Skating (12 %)78
- SC · Scoring (12 %)80
- EN · Endurance (9 %)71
- ST · Strength (6 %)77
- DI · Discipline (5 %)53
- CK · Checking (4 %)90
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 86 | 78 | 80 | 85 |
| 2024-25 | 83 | 78 | 78 | 79 |
| 2023-24 | 85 | 77 | 82 | 82 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 69 | 78 | 80 |
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
134 of 325
PAL Rating
82/ 100
Performance · Excellent
43 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
77/ 100
Very good contract
4.50 M$ · expected PAL 63
ProfileTwo-wayStrong at both ends
- Offense
- 81
- Defense
- 90
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- Offense
- 75
- Creation
- 86
- Shooting
- 65
- Possession
- 93
- Defense
- 90
- Discipline
- 6
- Power play
- 32
- Penalty kill
- 72
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 | COL | 0.3 | 82 | 77 | 4.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | COL | -0.1 | 47 | 31 | 4.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | COL | 0.8 | 84 | 69 | 4.50 M$ |
| 2022-23 | COL | -0.0 | 63 | 45 | 4.50 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
55/ 100
Average
better than 55% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
88/ 100
Very good
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
16/ 100
Low
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, 101 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 95
- Shot selection
- 72
- Penalties drawn
- 80
- Puck management
- 34
Defense
- Takeaways
- 83
- Discipline
- 3
- Safe zone exits
- 76
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 | COL | 55 | 88 | 16 |
| 2024-25 | COL | 49 | 73 | 23 |
| 2023-24 | COL | 68 | 81 | 41 |
| 2022-23 | COL | 68 | 97 | 12 |
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
-0.6 to 1.1 — 90% interval
134 of 325 defensemen
+1.3 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.4
- EV defense
- +3.5
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- +0.1
- Shooting
- -1.5
- Penalties
- -3.2
- Average → replacement
- +2.9
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | COL | 79 | 0.3 | -0.6 to 1.1 | 134/325 |
| 2024-25 | COL | 48 | -0.1 | -0.6 to 0.5 | 225/314 |
| 2023-24 | COL | 76 | 0.8 | -0.2 to 1.6 | 59/316 |
| 2022-23 | COL | 27 | -0.0 | -0.3 to 0.4 | 195/334 |
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
- 144.8 km/h63rd percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.9 km/h47th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 541st percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 40.2 %38th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 44.4 km37th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.88 km44th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.7 %44th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.5 %71st percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 41.3 %38th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1246th percentile | 172nd percentile | 8.3 %64th percentile |
| High danger | 175th percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %60th percentile |
| Mid range | 136th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %50th percentile |
| Long range | 968th percentile | 195th percentile | 11.1 %92nd 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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LAKJosh Manson: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Josh Manson have in 2026-27?
Josh Manson has 1 goal and 4 points (3 assists) in 13 games in 2026-27.
How old is Josh Manson?
Josh Manson is 35 years old: he was born on October 7, 1991.
How tall is Josh Manson, and how much does he weigh?
Josh Manson is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 218 lb (99 kg).
Where is Josh Manson from?
United States: Josh Manson was born in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States.
What team does Josh Manson play for?
Josh Manson plays for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL, at D, wearing number 42.
Is Josh Manson injured?
Yes: Josh Manson is injured and out (ankle). He is expected back around December 27.
How good is Josh Manson?
Josh Manson produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 134th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 82 out of 100: excellent for his position.
How much does Josh Manson make?
Josh Manson earns $4.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 77 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Josh Manson's contract end?
Josh Manson's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Josh Manson overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 77 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Josh Manson a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 134th 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 Josh Manson getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 47 in 2024-25 to 82 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Josh Manson played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Josh Manson has 1 point (0 goals, 1 assist).
What are Josh Manson's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Josh Manson has 718 games, 45 goals, 160 assists and 205 points. His best season: 2017-18, with 37 points in 80 games.
Where was Josh Manson drafted?
Josh Manson was drafted 160th overall (round 6) by Anaheim Ducks in 2011.
Is Josh Manson better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.43 points per game at home (3 in 7 games) and 0.17 on the road (1 in 6 games).
How does Josh Manson perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Josh Manson has 74 games and 24 points in his career. His pace (0.32 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.29).
Which player is most similar to Josh Manson?
Hampus Lindholm: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Hampus Lindholm's page →Is Josh Manson a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 23 points in 2026-27, or 0.34 points per game.
Does Josh Manson have siblings?
Yes: his sister Meagan Manson (played soccer for the University of Saskatchewan), his brother Ben Manson (played for the La Ronge Ice Wolves of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League).
Is Josh Manson related to anyone famous?
Yes: Dave Manson (father, former longtime NHL defenceman); Dylan Yeo (cousin, DEL defenceman).
What is Josh Manson's nationality?
Josh Manson is Canadian–American.
What awards has Josh Manson won?
Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman (2013–14) ; Hockey East Second All-Star Team (2013–14).
How many championships has Josh Manson won?
1: Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche (2022).
Where did Josh Manson play before turning pro?
Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL), committed during the 2008–09 season; Northeastern University — NCAA Division I hockey (joined in 2011–12, three seasons, through 2013–14).
How many points is Josh Manson projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 23 points in 68 games in 2026-27 (11 to 34 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Colorado Avalanche teammates
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