Juuse
Saros
G · NSH · Around average
- PAL
- 46
- WAR
- -0.1
- Value
- 35
- SV%
- .894
2025-26№ 61 / 98
Juuse Saros (Nashville Predators) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Juuse Saros
HEIGHT : 180 cm · WEIGHT : 82 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : April 18, 1995 · Forssa, Finland
Drafted : 2013 · NSH · round 4, pick #99
Contract : $7,740,000 · 2025-26 → 2032-33 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $2,000,000NMC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Nashville Predators | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2.62 | .912 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Nashville Predators | 59 | 28 | 22 | 3.16 | .894 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Nashville Predators | 58 | 20 | 31 | 2.98 | .896 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | Nashville Predators | 64 | 35 | 24 | 2.86 | .906 | 3 |
| 2022-23 | Nashville Predators | 64 | 33 | 23 | 2.69 | .919 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Nashville Predators | 67 | 38 | 25 | 2.64 | .918 | 4 |
| 2020-21 | Nashville Predators | 36 | 21 | 11 | 2.28 | .927 | 3 |
| 2019-20 | Nashville Predators | 40 | 17 | 12 | 2.70 | .914 | 4 |
| 2018-19 | Nashville Predators | 31 | 17 | 10 | 2.62 | .915 | 3 |
| 2017-18 | Nashville Predators | 26 | 11 | 5 | 2.45 | .925 | 3 |
| 2016-17 | Nashville Predators | 21 | 10 | 8 | 2.35 | .923 | 1 |
| 2015-16 | Nashville Predators | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.10 | .870 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 479 | 235 | 175 | 2.74 | .912 | 27 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Nashville Predators | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2.02 | .900 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Nashville Predators | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2.78 | .921 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Nashville Predators | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3.22 | .895 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Nashville Predators | 1 | — | — | 1.32 | .952 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | Nashville Predators | 4 | — | — | 1.06 | .952 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Nashville Predators | 2 | — | — | 3.18 | .824 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 23 | 5 | 11 | 2.45 | .911 | 0 | |
Juuse Saros: our analysis
2025-26 season: 59 GP, 28 W, 22 L, .894 SV%, 3.16 GAA, 0 SO. WAR -0.1 (61st of 98) · PAL 46, around average.
In 2025-26, Juuse Saros, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 46 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of -0.1 ranks 61st among 98 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: workload (98, among the best in the league). On the other hand, impact (16, well below average) and high danger (18, well below average) hold him back.
GSAx: -11.4 (goals saved above expected).
A slight dip from 2024-25, when his PAL was 52; his WAR, though, went from -0.5 to -0.1.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 35 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Juuse Saros's story
Forssa is where Juuse Saros first laced up skates, but his hockey education took place in Hämeenlinna with HPK. He began skating at nine, started out as a defenceman and switched to goaltending at 13. His time at the sports-oriented Hämeenlinna Lyceum let him balance training and schoolwork, finishing his studies in three years while pursuing hockey.
At junior level he rose quickly through HPK’s ranks, posting standout numbers in U18 and Jr. A play that drew attention ahead of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Nashville selected him 99th overall in the fourth round, yet Saros stayed in Finland to turn pro with HPK. His rookie Liiga season brought him the league’s rookie honour and he backstopped Finland to gold at the 2014 World Junior Championship, leading tournament goaltenders in goals-against average.
After 2014–15 Saros signed an entry-level deal with the Predators and began North American play with the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals. He established himself there, earning AHL All-Rookie Team honours and an All-Star nod while stringing together winning streaks and strong goaltending numbers. Frequent recalls to Nashville followed, and Saros made his NHL debut in November 2015, then alternated between the AHL and NHL as he adjusted to the higher level.
An injury to Pekka Rinne opened the door for Saros to slide into a starting role; he consolidated that position with solid seasons for the Predators, including 2018–19 when he posted a 17–10–2 record, a 2.62 GAA and a .915 save percentage in 31 games. Nashville signed him to a three-year, $4.5 million extension in July 2018, cementing his role in the organization.
Internationally Saros has worn Finland’s colours at multiple age groups and senior events: medals at Ivan Hlinka, the U18 Worlds, World Juniors (gold in 2014) and senior World Championships, plus an Olympic bronze in 2026. On the ice he is defined by quick reflexes, steady fundamentals and an ability to deliver high-volume saves when his team needs them most.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 12
- Shots against
- 362
- Saves
- 330
- %ARR / SV%
- 91.2 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Trend
Trend
Slight decline
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +1.18 in 22-23, -0.46 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 52 → 46
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 31: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-0.1
wins above replacement
61 of 98
PAL Rating
46/ 100
Performance · Around average
38 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
35/ 100
Poor return
7.74 M$ · expected PAL 57
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- Efficiency
- 34
- Impact
- 16
- High danger
- 18
- Consistency
- 26
- Workload
- 98
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 | NSH | -0.1 | 46 | 35 | 7.74 M$ |
| 2024-25 | NSH | -0.5 | 52 | 31 | 5.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | NSH | 1.5 | 64 | 60 | 5.00 M$ |
| 2022-23 | NSH | 8.7 | 97 | 95 | 5.00 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.1
wins above replacement
-3.2 to 2.9 — 90% interval
61 of 98 goalies
-0.7 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -11.4
- Average → replacement
- +10.7
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NSH | 59 | -0.1 | -3.2 to 2.9 | 61/98 |
| 2024-25 | NSH | 56 | -0.5 | -4.2 to 2.9 | 76/99 |
| 2023-24 | NSH | 64 | 1.5 | -2.0 to 4.4 | 33/98 |
| 2022-23 | NSH | 64 | 8.7 | 3.9 to 11.7 | 2/107 |
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 %
- .91283rd percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .81963rd percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 58.3 %80th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.8737th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- 0.2560th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % 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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MINJuuse Saros: frequently asked questions
What is Juuse Saros's record in 2026-27?
Juuse Saros has 5 wins in 12 games in 2026-27, with a .912 save percentage and a 2.62 goals-against average.
How old is Juuse Saros?
Juuse Saros is 31 years old: he was born on April 19, 1995.
How tall is Juuse Saros, and how much does he weigh?
Juuse Saros is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 181 lb (82 kg).
Where is Juuse Saros from?
Finland: Juuse Saros was born in Forssa, Finland.
What team does Juuse Saros play for?
Juuse Saros plays for the Nashville Predators in the NHL, at G, wearing number 74.
Is Juuse Saros injured?
No: Juuse Saros is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Juuse Saros?
Juuse Saros produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 61st of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 46 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Juuse Saros make?
Juuse Saros earns $7.7M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 35 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Juuse Saros's contract end?
Juuse Saros's contract runs through the 2032-33 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC clause.
Is Juuse Saros overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 35 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Juuse Saros a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 61st of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Juuse Saros getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 52 in 2024-25 to 46 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Juuse Saros's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Juuse Saros has 479 games, 235 wins and 27 shutouts. His best season: 2021-22, with 38 wins.
Where was Juuse Saros drafted?
Juuse Saros was drafted 99th overall (round 4) by Nashville Predators in 2013.
How does Juuse Saros perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Juuse Saros has 23 games and 5 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Juuse Saros?
Linus Ullmark: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Linus Ullmark's page →Is Juuse Saros related to anyone famous?
Yes: Pekka (father, a basketball official); Leila (mother, swam collegiately in the United States).
Is Juuse Saros married?
Yes, married to Minna Varis in July 2023.
What is Juuse Saros's nationality?
Juuse Saros is Finnish. Internationally: Represents Finland: silver at the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Tournament; bronze at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships; gold at the 2014 World Junior Championships; silver at the 2014 and 2016 IIHF World Championships; bronze at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
What awards has Juuse Saros won?
Named Best Goaltender, 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships ; Jorma Valtonen Award — top goaltender in Jr. A SM-Liiga, 2012–13 ; Named to the Jr. A SM-Liiga All-Star Team, 2012–13 ; Liiga Rookie of the Year, 2013–14 ; AHL All-Rookie Team, 2015–16 ; Selected to the AHL All-Star Game, 2016–17 ; CCM/AHL Goaltender of the Month, November 2016 ; NHL Third Star of the Week (week ending March 28, 2021); and more.
How many championships has Juuse Saros won?
6: Silver — 2012 Ivan Hlinka Tournament (Team Finland); Bronze — 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships (Team Finland); Gold — 2014 World Junior Championships (Team Finland); Silver — 2014 IIHF World Championship (Team Finland); Silver — 2016 IIHF World Championship (Team Finland); Bronze — 2026 Winter Olympics (Team Finland).
What is Juuse Saros's nickname?
He is nicknamed "Juice".
Where did Juuse Saros play before turning pro?
Youth career and first three professional seasons with his hometown club HPK (Liiga)..
See also: his Nashville Predators teammates
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