Miro
Heiskanen
D · DAL · Two-way · Elite
- PAL
- 95
- WAR
- 2.2
- Value
- 95
- PTS
- 63
2025-26№ 15 / 325
Miro Heiskanen (Dallas Stars) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Miro Heiskanen
#4D
Dallas Stars
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 89 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : July 17, 1999 · Espoo, Finland
Drafted : 2017 · DAL · round 1, pick #3
Contract : $8,450,000 · 2021-22 → 2028-29 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $3,000,000NMC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Dallas Stars | 15 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
| 2025-26 | Dallas Stars | 77 | 9 | 54 | 63 | 30 |
| 2024-25 | Dallas Stars | 50 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 10 |
| 2023-24 | Dallas Stars | 71 | 9 | 45 | 54 | 36 |
| 2022-23 | Dallas Stars | 79 | 11 | 62 | 73 | 32 |
| 2021-22 | Dallas Stars | 70 | 5 | 31 | 36 | 24 |
| 2020-21 | Dallas Stars | 55 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 12 |
| 2019-20 | Dallas Stars | 68 | 8 | 27 | 35 | 12 |
| 2018-19 | Dallas Stars | 82 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 16 |
| NHL totals | 567 | 70 | 287 | 357 | 182 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Dallas Stars | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Dallas Stars | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Dallas Stars | 19 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 8 |
| 2022-23 | Dallas Stars | 19 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 8 |
| 2021-22 | Dallas Stars | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 2019-20 | Dallas Stars | 27 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Dallas Stars | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 99 | 19 | 52 | 71 | 26 | |
Miro Heiskanen: our analysis
2025-26 season: 77 GP, 9 G, 54 A, 63 PTS, +9 +/-, 25:28 TOI. WAR 2.2 (15th of 325) · PAL 95, elite.
In 2025-26, Miro Heiskanen, 27, posts a PAL Rating of 95 out of 100 (elite), and his WAR of 2.2 ranks 15th among 325 regulars, among the league's elite.
His strengths: power play (99, among the best in the league), defense (93, among the best in the league) and possession (92, among the best in the league).
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+3.8); his biggest cost: finishing (-0.4).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 89; his WAR went from 1.3 to 2.2.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 95 (exceptional value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Miro Heiskanen's story
Raised in Espoo, Miro Heiskanen came through the Blues’ youth ranks before moving into HIFK’s development system in Helsinki. Those formative years taught him to anticipate play and to handle pressure in his own end, qualities that stood out as he climbed the junior ladder in Finland. Coaches at HIFK entrusted him with important minutes early, accelerating his exposure to professional hockey.
After a strong Junior A campaign in 2015–16 he signed a three‑year extension with HIFK in May 2016. The following season, still 17, he made his Liiga debut and played the full year on HIFK’s top defensive pairing, collecting regular playing time and demonstrating poise beyond his years. His performances placed him among the top European prospects ahead of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, where the Dallas Stars selected him third overall.
Heiskanen inked a three‑year entry‑level contract with Dallas on 8 July 2017 and spent the 2017–18 season on loan back in Finland. He joined the Stars’ roster for 2018–19, debuting in October and scoring his first NHL goal later that month. As a rookie he was Dallas’s sole representative at the 2019 NHL All‑Star Game. Over subsequent seasons he became a cornerstone of the club’s blue line and signed an eight‑year, $67.6‑million extension in July 2021.
In the 2020 playoffs he set a Stars record for playoff points by a defenceman while helping the club reach the Stanley Cup Final. The 2022–23 campaign saw him break Dallas’s single‑season points mark for a defenceman, surpassing the previous club record. Internationally, he represented Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics and earned a bronze medal.
Heiskanen’s game is defined by calm decision‑making, clean puck movement out of the defensive zone and willingness to join the attack when appropriate. His combination of composure and playmaking makes him a two‑way presence who can stabilize his team’s defence while contributing offensively.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 24:53
- PP TOI/GP
- 2:58
- SH TOI/GP
- 3:30
- Pts/GP
- 0.73
- EV points
- 8
- Hits
- 4
- Blocks
- 17
- Takeaways
- 4
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 54.8 %
- Off. zone starts
- 39.4 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
56between 38 and 72 (80% range)
- Goals
- 11
- Assists
- 45
- Games
- 71
So far: 11 pts in 15 games. The team has played 17 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.79 pts per game (last season: 0.82).
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
Stable
- Points per game: 0.76 in 23-24, 0.82 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 89 → 95
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 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.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
Day-to-day· Upper Body· expected back November 12
OV · OverallConfidence 87 %
94
Star
- SK
- Skating
- 85
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 71
- Confidence 89 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 96
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 76
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 56
- Confidence 89 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 63
- Confidence 63 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 86
- Confidence 89 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 88
- Confidence 87 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 80
- Confidence 87 %
- DF
- Defense
- 87
- Confidence 85 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 87
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating85
- Top speed (35 %)36.2 · 85
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)2.724 · 83
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.2 · 76
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.8 · 90
ST — Strength71
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.967 · 74
- Body mass (50 %)-0.167 · 69
EN — Endurance96
- Ice time per game (45 %)23.1 · 96
- Total ice time (20 %)1,874 · 90
- Shift length (15 %)55.7 · 95
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)22.5 · 97
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)4.829 · 95
DU — Durability76
- Share of games played (100 %)0.82 · 76
CK — Checking56
- Hits /60 (70 %)1.36 · 53
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.15 · 56
- Season volume (10 %)3.091 · 62
FG — Fighting63
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.688 · 63
DI — Discipline86
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.004 · 86
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.465 · 83
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.44 · 79
PA — Passing88
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.621 · 87
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.871 · 93
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.112 · 85
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)5.416 · 90
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.252 · 76
SC — Scoring80
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.286 · 80
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.285 · 85
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.086 · 60
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.125 · 78
- xG per shot (10 %)0.036 · 85
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)11.9 · 85
DF — Defense87
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.107 · 83
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.174 · 86
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.417 · 87
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.043 · 79
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.453 · 87
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)54.7 · 89
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)4.05 · 69
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience87
- Career regular-season games (65 %)89
- Career playoff games (25 %)87
- NHL seasons (10 %)75
OV — Overall94
- DF · Defense (30 %)87
- PA · Passing (22 %)88
- SK · Skating (12 %)85
- SC · Scoring (12 %)80
- EN · Endurance (9 %)96
- ST · Strength (6 %)71
- DI · Discipline (5 %)86
- CK · Checking (4 %)56
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 94 | 85 | 80 | 87 |
| 2024-25 | 91 | 87 | 81 | 79 |
| 2023-24 | 94 | 90 | 83 | 80 |
| 2022-23 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 72 |
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
2.2
wins above replacement
15 of 325
PAL Rating
95/ 100
Performance · Elite
11 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
95/ 100
Exceptional value
8.45 M$ · expected PAL 73
ProfileTwo-wayStrong at both ends
- Offense
- 91
- Defense
- 95
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- Offense
- 90
- Creation
- 79
- Shooting
- 71
- Possession
- 92
- Defense
- 93
- Discipline
- 74
- Power play
- 99
- Penalty kill
- 81
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 | DAL | 2.2 | 95 | 95 | 8.45 M$ |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 1.3 | 89 | 70 | 8.45 M$ |
| 2023-24 | DAL | 2.0 | 97 | 97 | 8.45 M$ |
| 2022-23 | DAL | 0.3 | 95 | 86 | 8.45 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
88/ 100
Very good
better than 88% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
90/ 100
Elite
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
68/ 100
Average
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, 26 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 84
- Shot selection
- 78
- Penalties drawn
- 67
- Puck management
- 95
Defense
- Takeaways
- 75
- Discipline
- 73
- Safe zone exits
- 32
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 | DAL | 88 | 90 | 68 |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 94 | 85 | 92 |
| 2023-24 | DAL | 95 | 91 | 92 |
| 2022-23 | DAL | 92 | 79 | 95 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.2
wins above replacement
1.3 to 3.2 — 90% interval
15 of 325 defensemen
+11.8 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +3.2
- EV defense
- +3.8
- Power play
- +1.4
- Penalty kill
- +0.2
- Shooting
- -0.4
- Penalties
- -0.3
- Average → replacement
- +3.9
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | DAL | 77 | 2.2 | 1.3 to 3.2 | 15/325 |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 50 | 1.3 | 0.4 to 1.8 | 34/314 |
| 2023-24 | DAL | 71 | 2.0 | 1.1 to 3.1 | 17/316 |
| 2022-23 | DAL | 79 | 0.3 | -1.1 to 0.9 | 101/334 |
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
- 130.5 km/h17th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.7 km/h97th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1377th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 43.5 %78th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 83.9 km83rd percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 6.75 km93rd percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 43.7 %76th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.0 %45th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 38.5 %79th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2683rd percentile | 395th percentile | 11.5 %84th percentile |
| High danger | 175th percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %60th percentile |
| Mid range | 1194th percentile | 297th percentile | 18.2 %71st percentile |
| Long range | 864th percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th 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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STLMiro Heiskanen: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Miro Heiskanen have in 2026-27?
Miro Heiskanen has 3 goals and 11 points (8 assists) in 15 games in 2026-27.
How old is Miro Heiskanen?
Miro Heiskanen is 27 years old: he was born on July 18, 1999.
How tall is Miro Heiskanen, and how much does he weigh?
Miro Heiskanen is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 196 lb (89 kg).
Where is Miro Heiskanen from?
Finland: Miro Heiskanen was born in Espoo, Finland.
What team does Miro Heiskanen play for?
Miro Heiskanen plays for the Dallas Stars in the NHL, at D, wearing number 4.
Is Miro Heiskanen injured?
Yes: Miro Heiskanen is injured, day-to-day (upper body). He is expected back around November 12.
How good is Miro Heiskanen?
Miro Heiskanen produced 2.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 15th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 95 out of 100: elite for his position.
How much does Miro Heiskanen make?
Miro Heiskanen earns $8.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 95 out of 100 (exceptional value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Miro Heiskanen's contract end?
Miro Heiskanen's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC clause.
Is Miro Heiskanen overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 95 out of 100 (exceptional value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Miro Heiskanen a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 15th 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 Miro Heiskanen getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 89 in 2024-25 to 95 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Miro Heiskanen played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Miro Heiskanen has 8 points (1 goal, 7 assists).
What are Miro Heiskanen's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Miro Heiskanen has 567 games, 70 goals, 287 assists and 357 points. His best season: 2022-23, with 73 points in 79 games.
Where was Miro Heiskanen drafted?
Miro Heiskanen was drafted 3rd overall (round 1) by Dallas Stars in 2017.
Is Miro Heiskanen better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.89 points per game at home (8 in 9 games) and 0.50 on the road (3 in 6 games).
How does Miro Heiskanen perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Miro Heiskanen has 99 games and 71 points in his career. His pace (0.72 points per game) is higher than his regular-season pace (0.63).
Which player is most similar to Miro Heiskanen?
Jackson LaCombe: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Jackson LaCombe's page →Is Miro Heiskanen a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a solid pick: our projection has him at 56 points in 2026-27, or 0.79 points per game.
What is Miro Heiskanen's nationality?
Miro Heiskanen is Finnish. Internationally: represented Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics and won a bronze medal (2026).
What awards has Miro Heiskanen won?
Yrjö Hakala Award — Junior A rookie of the year (2015–16 season) ; Named to the NHL All-Star Game (2019).
Where did Miro Heiskanen play before turning pro?
Youth program of Espoo Blues until age 14; youth program and Junior A of HIFK (including the 2015–16 Junior A season); made his professional debut with HIFK in Liiga in 2016–17 and was on loan with HIFK for the 2017–18 season.
How many points is Miro Heiskanen projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 56 points in 71 games in 2026-27 (38 to 72 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Dallas Stars teammates
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