MacKenzie
Entwistle
R · FLA · Limited · Very poor
2023-24№ 581 / 608
MacKenzie Entwistle (Florida Panthers) stats, profile and latest news: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats and headlines.
#44R
Florida Panthers
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 92 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : July 13, 1999 · Georgetown, Canada
Drafted : 2017 · ARI · round 3, pick #69
Contract : $775,000 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · UFA
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Chicago Blackhawks | 67 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 47 |
| 2022-23 | Chicago Blackhawks | 66 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Blackhawks | 55 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 23 |
| 2020-21 | Chicago Blackhawks | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 193 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 86 | |
2023-24 season: 67 GP, 5 G, 6 A, 11 PTS, -29 +/-, 11:23 TOI. WAR -0.8 (581st of 608) · PAL 1, very poor.
In 2023-24, MacKenzie Entwistle, 27, posts a PAL Rating of 1 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.8 ranks 581st among 608 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
On the other hand, possession (2, among the weakest in the league) and offense (3, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: EV offense (-3.0).
A marked decline: his PAL was 13 in 2022-23, against 1 now; his WAR went from -0.6 to -0.8.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 5 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
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Projected points
5between 0 and 17 (80% range)
So far: 0 pts in 0 games. The team has played 9 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.39 pts per game.
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
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 27: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 60 %
37
Replacement or prospect
SK — Skating74
ST — Strength79
EN — Endurance64
DU — Durability72
CK — Checking86
FG — Fighting85
DI — Discipline72
FO — Faceoffs63
PA — Passing37
SC — Scoring47
DF — Defense68
PS — Penalty shot58
EX — Experience54
OV — Overall37
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 37 | 74 | 47 | 68 |
| 2022-23 | 49 | 71 | 47 | 85 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
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
-0.8
wins above replacement
581 of 608
PAL Rating
1/ 100
Performance · Very poor
460 of 464 at the position
Value Rating
5/ 100
Very poor return
0.80 M$ · expected PAL 31
ProfileLimitedBelow average at both ends
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | CHI | -0.8 | 1 | 5 | 0.80 M$ |
| 2022-23 | CHI | -0.6 | 13 | 24 | 0.80 M$ |
Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.8
wins above replacement
-1.6 to -0.2 — 90% interval
581 of 608 forwards
-4.4 goals above replacement
Full leaderboard →In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | CHI | 67 | -0.8 | -1.6 to -0.2 | 581/608 |
| 2022-23 | CHI | 66 | -0.6 | -1.2 to 0.4 | 579/617 |
Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6643rd percentile | 536th percentile | 7.6 %12th percentile |
| High danger | 2849th percentile | 548th percentile | 17.9 %40th percentile |
| Mid range | 1946th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 851st percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
2023-2024 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
| Date | Opponent | G | A | PTS | +/- | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2024 | @ LAK | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:52 |
| April 12, 2024 | vs NSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 11:53 |
| April 10, 2024 | @ STL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:29 |
| April 7, 2024 | vs MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 13:34 |
| April 6, 2024 | vs DAL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:37 |
Roundup
Boston Bruins
No games on the schedule, but major news in the Atlantic: Aleksander Barkov will miss 6–8 weeks in Florida and Samuel Montembeault left Canadiens practice injured.
· PickALeague
NewsFlorida Panthers
The Florida Panthers placed forward MacKenzie Entwistle on waivers Wednesday. If he is not claimed, he is expected to join the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.
· Daily Faceoff
MacKenzie Entwistle has 5 goals and 11 points (6 assists) in 67 games in 2023-24.
MacKenzie Entwistle is 27 years old: he was born on July 14, 1999.
MacKenzie Entwistle is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 203 lb (92 kg).
Canada: MacKenzie Entwistle was born in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada.
MacKenzie Entwistle plays for the Florida Panthers in the NHL, at R, wearing number 44.
No: MacKenzie Entwistle is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
MacKenzie Entwistle produced -0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24, 581st of 608 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 1 out of 100: very poor for his position.
MacKenzie Entwistle earns $800K for the 2023-24 season. His Value Rating is 5 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
MacKenzie Entwistle's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 5 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
No: by WAR, he ranks 581st of 608 players at his position in the NHL in 2023-24. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 13 in 2022-23 to 1 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Over his NHL career, MacKenzie Entwistle has 193 games, 15 goals, 20 assists and 35 points. His best season: 2021-22, with 12 points in 55 games.
MacKenzie Entwistle was drafted 69th overall (round 3) by ARI in 2017.
MacKenzie Entwistle has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 5 points in 2026-27, or 0.42 points per game.
Our projection has him at 5 points in 12 games in 2026-27 (0 to 17 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
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