Nathan
Gaucher
C · ANA
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 0
2025-26№ 368 / 615
Nathan Gaucher (Anaheim Ducks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Nathan Gaucher
#41C
Anaheim Ducks
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 103 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : November 5, 2003 · Chambly, Canada
Drafted : 2022 · ANA · round 1, pick #22
Contract : $950,000 · 2022-23 → 2026-27 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $95,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Anaheim Ducks | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Nathan Gaucher: our analysis
2025-26 season: 3 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, -1 +/-, 8:01 TOI. WAR 0.0 (368th of 615).
In 2025-26, Nathan Gaucher, 23, his WAR of 0.0 ranks 368th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: penalties (+0.2); his biggest cost: finishing (-0.1).
Nathan Gaucher's story
Growing up in Longueuil, Nathan Gaucher worked his way through Quebec’s development circuits, playing notable roles with Saint-Hyacinthe’s Gaulois and appearing at provincial showcases such as the Jeux du Canada and the Défi d'Excellence. Those early years put him on the radar as a forward who could chip in offensively while taking on defensive duties.
Quebec selected him 8th overall in the 2019 QMJHL Entry Draft and he established himself with the Remparts over several seasons. The 2021–22 campaign was his breakout offensively: 31 goals and 26 assists for 57 points in 66 games, a season that earned him the Michael Bossy Trophy as the league’s top professional prospect. His stock among scouts placed him in the mid-first round conversation ahead of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
Anaheim chose Gaucher 22nd overall on July 7, 2022, and he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Ducks on July 29, 2022. Back in Quebec for 2022–23, he shifted into a more defensive, two-way role. In 44 games he scored 22 goals with 24 assists, posted a 59.4% face-off win rate and finished with a +35 rating—credentials that led to the Guy Carbonneau Trophy as the QMJHL’s best defensive forward, while the Remparts captured the Jean Rougeau Trophy as regular-season champions.
In the post-season he added 7 goals and 9 assists in 18 games as Quebec won the Gilles-Courteau Trophy, the franchise’s first league title in 47 years. The Remparts went on to claim the Memorial Cup, defeating the Seattle Thunderbirds in the final. Internationally, Gaucher wore Canada’s colours at the World Junior Championships in the COVID-delayed 2022 tournament and again in 2023, claiming gold both times; in 2023 he recorded one goal and three assists in seven games.
Gaucher reached the NHL level on April 1, 2026, making his debut against the San Jose Sharks. His game is characterised by reliable defensive play, strong face-off work and an ability to contribute timely scoring when deployed in key situations.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 8:01
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:17
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 6
- Blocks
- 1
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 46.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 33.3 %
- Faceoffs
- 25.0 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
141
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
85/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
55/ 80
NHL regular
Ceiling: 5.2 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
45 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
2.1
the most likely outcome
NHLe
18
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 62 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 0.1 — 90% interval
368 of 615 forwards
+0.2 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- 0.0
- EV defense
- -0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.1
- Penalties
- +0.2
- 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
- 130.9 km/h27th percentileleague avg. 134.6 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.1 km/h13th percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 410th percentileleague avg. 75
- Offensive zone time
- 42.9 %59th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 6.6 km5th percentileleague avg. 198.8 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 2.57 km4th percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 42.9 %85th percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
- Neutral zone time
- 19.1 %99th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 38.0 %75th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 17th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 117th 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
CGY
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SJSNathan Gaucher: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Nathan Gaucher have in 2025-26?
Nathan Gaucher has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 3 games in 2025-26.
How old is Nathan Gaucher?
Nathan Gaucher is 23 years old: he was born on November 6, 2003.
How tall is Nathan Gaucher, and how much does he weigh?
Nathan Gaucher is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 227 lb (103 kg).
Where is Nathan Gaucher from?
Canada: Nathan Gaucher was born in Chambly, Quebec, Canada.
What team does Nathan Gaucher play for?
Nathan Gaucher plays for the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL, at C, wearing number 41.
Is Nathan Gaucher injured?
No: Nathan Gaucher is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Nathan Gaucher?
Nathan Gaucher produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 368th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Nathan Gaucher make?
Nathan Gaucher carries a cap hit of $950K per season, on a contract worth $3.6M in total over 3 years.
When does Nathan Gaucher's contract end?
Nathan Gaucher's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Nathan Gaucher a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 368th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Nathan Gaucher played lately?
Over his last 3 games, Nathan Gaucher has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists).
What are Nathan Gaucher's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Nathan Gaucher has 3 games, 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points.
Where was Nathan Gaucher drafted?
Nathan Gaucher was drafted 22nd overall (round 1) by Anaheim Ducks in 2022.
How does Nathan Gaucher perform in the playoffs?
Nathan Gaucher has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Nathan Gaucher's nationality?
Nathan Gaucher is Canadian. Internationally: Team Canada: 2022 World Junior Champions (COVID-delayed tournament) and gold medallists at the 2023 World Junior Championships (played 7 games, 1 goal and 3 assists).
What awards has Nathan Gaucher won?
Michael Bossy Trophy (QMJHL Best Professional Prospect) — 2021–22 season ; Guy Carbonneau Trophy (QMJHL best defensive forward) — 2022–23 season.
How many championships has Nathan Gaucher won?
5: Jean Rougeau Trophy (QMJHL regular season first place) — Quebec Remparts, 2022–23 season; Gilles-Courteau Trophy (QMJHL champions) — Quebec Remparts, 2023; Memorial Cup champions — Quebec Remparts, 2023; World Junior Championship gold medal — Team Canada, 2022; World Junior Championship gold medal — Team Canada, 2023.
Where did Nathan Gaucher play before turning pro?
Saint-Hyacinthe Gaulois (Quebec Junior AAA Hockey League) before being selected 8th overall in the 2019 QMJHL Entry Draft by the Quebec Remparts; played with the Remparts (including the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons)..
See also: his Anaheim Ducks teammates
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