Morgan
Barron
C · WPG · Defensive · Around average
- PAL
- 55
- WAR
- 0.8
- Value
- 60
- PTS
- 23
2025-26№ 188 / 615
Morgan Barron (Winnipeg Jets) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Morgan Barron
#36CPlays: Centre and winger · 37% of faceoffs
Winnipeg Jets
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 100 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : December 1, 1998 · Halifax, Canada
Drafted : 2017 · NYR · round 6, pick #174
Contract : $1,850,000 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Winnipeg Jets | 18 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | Winnipeg Jets | 65 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 31 |
| 2024-25 | Winnipeg Jets | 74 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 16 |
| 2023-24 | Winnipeg Jets | 80 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 23 |
| 2022-23 | Winnipeg Jets | 70 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 31 |
| 2021-22 | Winnipeg Jets | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | New York Rangers | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020-21 | New York Rangers | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 338 | 43 | 46 | 89 | 117 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Winnipeg Jets | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Winnipeg Jets | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
Morgan Barron: our analysis
2025-26 season: 65 GP, 11 G, 12 A, 23 PTS, +5 +/-, 12:48 TOI. WAR 0.8 (188th of 615) · PAL 55, around average.
In 2025-26, Morgan Barron, 27, posts a PAL Rating of 55 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.8 ranks 188th among 615 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: defense (83, well above average) and penalty kill (76, well above average). On the other hand, power play (29, below average) and discipline (36, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+1.2); his biggest cost: penalty kill (-0.2).
A marked decline: his PAL was 73 in 2024-25, against 55 now; his WAR, though, went from -0.1 to 0.8.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 60 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Morgan Barron's story
Halifax provided the backdrop for Morgan Barron's early hockey life, where he learned his trade on local rinks before moving on to more competitive environments. He spent two seasons with the Newbridge Academy Gladiators in the Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League, contributing to playoff runs and a regional title, then accepted a place at St. Andrew's College in Ontario, where he captained the hockey team during his final years.
Choosing academics as well as athletics, Barron matriculated at Cornell University in 2017 and joined the Big Red while enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. He made an immediate impact as a rookie, scoring in his collegiate debut and stringing together a multi-game point streak that earned him recognition as the team's most promising newcomer. Over three seasons he assumed greater responsibilities — taking face-offs, killing penalties, and ultimately wearing the captain's C — while compiling one of the program's most decorated junior-to-senior résumés.
Selected 174th overall by the New York Rangers in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Barron completed his university career by signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Rangers on July 31, 2020. After spending most of 2020–21 with Hartford in the AHL, he was recalled and made his NHL debut on May 1, 2021, recording his first NHL goal four days later. On March 21, 2022, Barron was traded to the Winnipeg Jets in a deal that involved multiple draft picks and brought Andrew Copp to New York.
A stark episode in his professional tenure occurred during the Jets' opening game of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs: Barron suffered a deep facial laceration after falling onto an opposing goalie's skate, required extensive stitches, yet returned to the contest wearing a full cage. That incident underlined a competitive readiness to play through adversity.
On the ice, Barron plays the game with a power-forward bent: he seeks to drive pucks to the net, shield possession under pressure and win physical battles in front of the goal. His face-off percentages, penalty-killing work and consistent scoring at Cornell map onto a player profile built around strength, net-front presence and two-way responsibility.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 14:24
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:04
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:11
- Pts/GP
- 0.39
- EV points
- 6
- Hits
- 47
- Blocks
- 17
- Takeaways
- 3
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 45.8 %
- Off. zone starts
- 19.9 %
- Faceoffs
- 52.4 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
27between 12 and 41 (80% range)
- Goals
- 12
- Assists
- 16
- Games
- 75
So far: 7 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.35 pts per game (last season: 0.35).
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
- Points per game: 0.23 in 23-24, 0.35 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 73 → 55
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.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 77 %
79
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 89
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 91
- Confidence 80 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 60
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 75
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 86
- Confidence 80 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 79
- Confidence 64 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 70
- Confidence 80 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 69
- Confidence 69 %
- PA
- Passing
- 66
- Confidence 77 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 72
- Confidence 77 %
- DF
- Defense
- 86
- Confidence 73 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 91
- Confidence 8 %
- EX
- Experience
- 73
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating89
- Top speed (35 %)37.6 · 93
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)10.5 · 88
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.1 · 68
- Speed consistency (15 %)36.9 · 93
ST — Strength91
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)5.302 · 85
- Body mass (50 %)1.19 · 90
EN — Endurance60
- Ice time per game (45 %)12.4 · 59
- Total ice time (20 %)814 · 68
- Shift length (15 %)42 · 62
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)10.9 · 57
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.834 · 67
DU — Durability75
- Share of games played (100 %)0.82 · 75
CK — Checking86
- Hits /60 (70 %)8.048 · 86
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)7.035 · 86
- Season volume (10 %)4.89 · 85
FG — Fighting79
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.929 · 79
DI — Discipline70
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.01 · 72
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.776 · 66
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.835 · 79
FO — Faceoffs69
- Faceoff % (85 %)48.2 · 70
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)29.3 · 68
PA — Passing66
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.508 · 63
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.388 · 68
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.029 · 74
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.824 · 81
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.276 · 61
SC — Scoring72
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.768 · 74
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.749 · 72
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.263 · 74
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.085 · 67
- xG per shot (10 %)0.079 · 63
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)12.5 · 77
DF — Defense86
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.061 · 80
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.194 · 84
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.395 · 87
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.008 · 79
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-0.802 · 88
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)55.5 · 87
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.276 · 85
PS — Penalty shot91
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)30.2 · 93
EX — Experience73
- Career regular-season games (65 %)81
- Career playoff games (25 %)56
- NHL seasons (10 %)66
OV — Overall79
- SC · Scoring (20 %)72
- PA · Passing (20 %)66
- DF · Defense (20 %)86
- SK · Skating (12 %)89
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)69
- EN · Endurance (8 %)60
- DI · Discipline (5 %)70
- ST · Strength (3 %)91
- CK · Checking (2 %)86
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 89 | 72 | 86 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 89 | 66 | 87 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 85 | 67 | 84 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 83 | 69 | 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
0.8
wins above replacement
188 of 615
PAL Rating
55/ 100
Performance · Around average
200 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
60/ 100
Good value
1.85 M$ · expected PAL 46
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 41
- Defense
- 80
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- Offense
- 37
- Creation
- 46
- Shooting
- 39
- Possession
- 54
- Defense
- 83
- Discipline
- 36
- Power play
- 29
- Penalty kill
- 76
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 | WPG | 0.8 | 55 | 60 | 1.85 M$ |
| 2024-25 | WPG | -0.1 | 73 | 82 | 1.35 M$ |
| 2023-24 | WPG | 0.6 | 42 | 49 | 1.35 M$ |
| 2022-23 | WPG | -0.3 | 62 | 75 | 0.93 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
46/ 100
Average
better than 46% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
48/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
45/ 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, 227 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 35
- Shot selection
- 23
- Penalties drawn
- 76
- Puck management
- 73
Defense
- Takeaways
- 77
- Discipline
- 25
- Safe zone exits
- 44
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 | WPG | 46 | 48 | 45 |
| 2024-25 | WPG | 80 | 33 | 93 |
| 2023-24 | WPG | 27 | 16 | 48 |
| 2022-23 | WPG | 34 | 64 | 22 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.8
wins above replacement
0.1 to 2.0 — 90% interval
188 of 615 forwards
+4.5 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.4
- EV defense
- +1.2
- Power play
- -0.0
- Penalty kill
- -0.2
- Shooting
- +0.9
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +2.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WPG | 65 | 0.8 | 0.1 to 2.0 | 188/615 |
| 2024-25 | WPG | 71 | -0.1 | -1.0 to 0.4 | 447/596 |
| 2023-24 | WPG | 80 | 0.6 | -0.6 to 1.6 | 212/608 |
| 2022-23 | WPG | 70 | -0.3 | -0.9 to 0.3 | 523/617 |
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
- 143.4 km/h88th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.7 km/h87th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 3582nd percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 36.2 %5th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 62.7 km57th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.47 km47th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 38.1 %9th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.2 %13th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 46.6 %4th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2255th percentile | 254th percentile | 9.1 %26th percentile |
| High danger | 1068th percentile | 157th percentile | 10.0 %22nd percentile |
| Mid range | 867th percentile | 177th percentile | 12.5 %53rd percentile |
| Long range | 031st percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %0th 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
🔥 3-game point streak
TBL
VAN
MTL
CAR
FLA
DAL
STL
CHI
MIN
ANA
COL
PIT
DET
BOSMorgan Barron: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Morgan Barron have in 2026-27?
Morgan Barron has 3 goals and 7 points (4 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Morgan Barron?
Morgan Barron is 27 years old: he was born on December 2, 1998.
How tall is Morgan Barron, and how much does he weigh?
Morgan Barron is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).
Where is Morgan Barron from?
Canada: Morgan Barron was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
What team does Morgan Barron play for?
Morgan Barron plays for the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL, at C, wearing number 36.
Is Morgan Barron injured?
No: Morgan Barron is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Morgan Barron?
Morgan Barron produced 0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 188th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 55 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Morgan Barron make?
Morgan Barron earns $1.9M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 60 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Morgan Barron's contract end?
Morgan Barron's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Morgan Barron overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 60 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Morgan Barron a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 188th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Morgan Barron getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 73 in 2024-25 to 55 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Morgan Barron played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Morgan Barron has 5 points (3 goals, 2 assists).
What are Morgan Barron's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Morgan Barron has 338 games, 43 goals, 46 assists and 89 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 23 points in 65 games.
Where was Morgan Barron drafted?
Morgan Barron was drafted 174th overall (round 6) by New York Rangers in 2017.
Is Morgan Barron better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.33 points per game at home (3 in 9 games) and 0.44 on the road (4 in 9 games).
How does Morgan Barron perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Morgan Barron has 18 games and 2 points in his career. His pace (0.11 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.26).
Which player is most similar to Morgan Barron?
Cole Schwindt: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Cole Schwindt's page →Is Morgan Barron a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 27 points in 2026-27, or 0.36 points per game.
Does Morgan Barron have siblings?
Yes: his younger brother Justin Barron (also plays professional hockey).
What is Morgan Barron's nationality?
Morgan Barron is Canadian.
What awards has Morgan Barron won?
AHCA First-Team All-American (2020) ; ECAC Hockey Player of the Year (2020) ; All-ECAC Hockey First Team (2020) ; All-Ivy League First Team (2020) ; All-ECAC Hockey First Team (2019) ; All-Ivy League First Team (2019) ; Greg Ratushny Award — team's most promising rookie (2017–18) ; ECAC Hockey Player of the Month — January (2019); and more.
How many championships has Morgan Barron won?
2: Champion — Major Midget Atlantic Championships with the Newbridge Academy Gladiators (2015); First place in the ECAC with the Cornell Big Red (2019–20 season).
Where did Morgan Barron play before turning pro?
Newbridge Academy Gladiators (Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League) then St. Andrew's College Saints; Cornell University (2017–2020).
How many points is Morgan Barron projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 27 points in 75 games in 2026-27 (12 to 41 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Winnipeg Jets teammates
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