Maxim
Groshev
D · TBL
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 1
2025-26№ 199 / 325
Maxim Groshev (Tampa Bay Lightning) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Maxim Groshev: our analysis
2025-26 season: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PTS, +1 +/-, 11:30 TOI. WAR 0.0 (199th of 325).
In 2025-26, Maxim Groshev, 24, his WAR of 0.0 ranks 199th among 325 regulars, in the bottom half.
Maxim Groshev's story
He first came through the Kontinental Hockey League development ranks, spending five seasons in that system before his name was called in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Early years in Russia included time with Neftekhimik’s junior setup and an eventual debut in the KHL on 2 September 2019; he also appeared for SKA Saint Petersburg organizations in both the KHL and the VHL.
Selected 85th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020, Groshev remained a prospect within the Russian pro system and was later traded to SKA Saint Petersburg on 1 November 2020. His junior résumé includes a Kharlamov Cup in 2022 with SKA-1946 and international duty at the World Junior Championships in 2020 and 2021, earning a silver medal in the 2020 tournament.
On 1 May 2023 the Lightning signed him to a three-year entry-level contract and he moved to North America that season, joining the Syracuse Crunch in the American Hockey League as Tampa Bay’s affiliate. During the 2023–24 AHL season the organization shifted his position from wing to defenceman, and he has since logged significant minutes with Syracuse while remaining under contract to the Lightning.
Groshev made his NHL debut on 29 December 2025 when Tampa Bay recalled him from Syracuse; in that game he recorded his first NHL assist and point in a 5–4 shootout win over Montreal. Over his time with the Crunch he accumulated notable appearances and offensive production at the AHL level.
His game profile blends an attacker’s instincts with the responsibilities of a rearguard. Having played as a forward for much of his early career, he brings puck-moving ability and offensive sense to the blue line while adapting to the positional and defensive demands required in pro hockey.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 11:30
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:02
- Pts/GP
- 0.50
- EV points
- 1
- Hits
- 0
- Blocks
- 1
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 33.9 %
- Off. zone starts
- 10.0 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
487
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
66/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
25/ 80
Limited NHL upside
Ceiling: 0.1 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
9 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
0.3
the most likely outcome
NHLe
14
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 58 games)
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, 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
-0.0 to 0.0 — 90% interval
199 of 325 defensemen
+0.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- 0.0
- EV defense
- -0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.0
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +0.1
In goals.
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
- 123.2 km/h9th percentileleague avg. 143.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 31.4 km/h2nd percentileleague avg. 34.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 00th percentileleague avg. 31
- Offensive zone time
- 35.2 %0th percentileleague avg. 42.3 %
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- Total distance, season
- 5.1 km5th percentileleague avg. 214.3 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 2.91 km4th percentileleague avg. 5.23 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 35.0 %0th percentileleague avg. 42.1 %
- Neutral zone time
- 14.2 %0th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 50.6 %0th percentileleague avg. 40.9 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 16th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2025-26
UTA
MTLMaxim Groshev: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Maxim Groshev have in 2025-26?
Maxim Groshev has 0 goals and 1 point (1 assist) in 2 games in 2025-26.
How old is Maxim Groshev?
Maxim Groshev is 24 years old: he was born on December 14, 2001.
How tall is Maxim Groshev, and how much does he weigh?
Maxim Groshev is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 196 lb (89 kg).
Where is Maxim Groshev from?
Russia: Maxim Groshev was born in Agryz, Russia.
What team does Maxim Groshev play for?
Maxim Groshev plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL, at D, wearing number 52.
Is Maxim Groshev injured?
No: Maxim Groshev is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Maxim Groshev?
Maxim Groshev produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 199th of 325 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Maxim Groshev make?
Maxim Groshev carries a cap hit of $875K per season, on a contract worth $1.8M in total over 2 years.
When does Maxim Groshev's contract end?
Maxim Groshev's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Maxim Groshev a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 199th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Maxim Groshev's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Maxim Groshev has 2 games, 0 goals, 1 assist and 1 point.
Where was Maxim Groshev drafted?
Maxim Groshev was drafted 85th overall (round 3) by Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020.
How does Maxim Groshev perform in the playoffs?
Maxim Groshev has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Maxim Groshev's nationality?
Maxim Groshev is Russian. Internationally: Russia — World Junior Ice Hockey Championships 2020 (silver medal) and 2021.
Where did Maxim Groshev play before turning pro?
Played five seasons in the KHL development system; played for SKA Saint Petersburg (KHL) and SKA's team in the VHL.
See also: his Tampa Bay Lightning teammates
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