Nick
Schmaltz
C · UTA · Offensive · Excellent
- PAL
- 89
- WAR
- 2.6
- Value
- 84
- PTS
- 74
2025-26№ 45 / 615
Nick Schmaltz (Utah Mammoth) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Nick Schmaltz
#8CPlays: Centre · 51% of faceoffs
Utah Mammoth
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 83 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : February 22, 1996 · Madison, United States
Drafted : 2014 · CHI · round 1, pick #20
Contract : $8,000,000 · 2026-27 → 2033-34 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFANMC / NTC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Utah Mammoth | 18 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 4 |
| 2025-26 | Utah Mammoth | 82 | 33 | 41 | 74 | 28 |
| 2024-25 | Utah Hockey Club | 82 | 20 | 43 | 63 | 14 |
| 2023-24 | Arizona Coyotes | 79 | 22 | 39 | 61 | 10 |
| 2022-23 | Arizona Coyotes | 63 | 22 | 36 | 58 | 20 |
| 2021-22 | Arizona Coyotes | 63 | 23 | 36 | 59 | 14 |
| 2020-21 | Arizona Coyotes | 52 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 16 |
| 2019-20 | Arizona Coyotes | 70 | 11 | 34 | 45 | 20 |
| 2018-19 | Arizona Coyotes | 17 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Chicago Blackhawks | 23 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 6 |
| 2017-18 | Chicago Blackhawks | 78 | 21 | 31 | 52 | 18 |
| 2016-17 | Chicago Blackhawks | 61 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 6 |
| NHL totals | 688 | 184 | 333 | 517 | 158 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Utah Mammoth | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
Nick Schmaltz: our analysis
2025-26 season: 82 GP, 33 G, 41 A, 74 PTS, +17 +/-, 19:43 TOI. WAR 2.6 (45th of 615) · PAL 89, excellent.
In 2025-26, Nick Schmaltz, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 89 out of 100 (excellent), and his WAR of 2.6 ranks 45th among 615 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: shooting (95, among the best in the league), offense (88, among the best in the league) and creation (84, well above average). On the other hand, penalty kill (3, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+4.0); his biggest cost: penalty kill (-0.8).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 62 in 2024-25 to 89; his WAR went from 0.3 to 2.6.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 84 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Nick Schmaltz's story
A backyard roller rink in Verona was where Nick Schmaltz first honed puck skills, sharing that cramped space with older brother Jordan and sister Kylie before moving into organized play with the Chicago Mission and later the Green Bay Gamblers in the USHL. He helped Green Bay capture the Clark Cup early in his junior career and established himself as a productive young playmaker.
After two full USHL seasons, Chicago selected him 20th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Rather than turning pro immediately, Schmaltz attended the University of North Dakota. His sophomore year ended with a dramatic semifinal goal in the Frozen Four and an assist in the championship game as North Dakota claimed the 2016 NCAA title, prompting him to sign an entry-level deal with the Blackhawks.
Schmaltz made his NHL debut in October 2016 and split time with the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL during his rookie campaign. He broke out offensively in 2017–18 while skating with Ryan Hartman and Patrick Kane, finishing that season with 52 points. Struggles early the following year preceded a November 25, 2018 trade to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini.
Arizona years brought highs and setbacks: a season-ending knee surgery shortly after his arrival, a seven-year contract extension signed in March 2019, and a team-leading 45-point pace in the 2019–20 campaign before the season suspension. He posted career highs in 2021–22, including a franchise-record seven-point game and 59 points that season. When the Coyotes’ franchise operations were suspended after 2023–24 and assets moved to the expansion Utah Mammoth, Schmaltz became a member of the Utah club.
On the ice, Schmaltz is known for his offensive instinct and playmaking ability. Comfortable as a centre or on the wing, he produces most when paired with skilled linemates and given licence to drive play toward the opponent’s net.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 17:40
- PP TOI/GP
- 3:44
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:50
- Pts/GP
- 1.11
- EV points
- 8
- Hits
- 10
- Blocks
- 9
- Takeaways
- 5
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 49.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 36.7 %
- Faceoffs
- 47.9 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
78between 56 and 94 (80% range)
- Goals
- 34
- Assists
- 44
- Games
- 83
So far: 20 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.90 pts per game (last season: 0.90).
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
Slightly up
- Points per game: 0.77 in 23-24, 0.90 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 62 → 89
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 30: 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 85 %
84
Very good
- SK
- Skating
- 80
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 55
- Confidence 88 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 87
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 87
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 51
- Confidence 88 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 56
- Confidence 65 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 82
- Confidence 88 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 63
- Confidence 82 %
- PA
- Passing
- 86
- Confidence 85 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 86
- Confidence 85 %
- DF
- Defense
- 69
- Confidence 82 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 90
- Confidence 54 %
- EX
- Experience
- 79
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating80
- Top speed (35 %)36.4 · 79
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)6.274 · 77
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.6 · 81
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.6 · 78
ST — Strength55
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)2.992 · 63
- Body mass (50 %)-1.012 · 63
EN — Endurance87
- Ice time per game (45 %)18 · 87
- Total ice time (20 %)1,560 · 89
- Shift length (15 %)47.5 · 81
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17.3 · 87
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.808 · 86
DU — Durability87
- Share of games played (100 %)0.879 · 87
CK — Checking51
- Hits /60 (70 %)1.381 · 47
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.29 · 52
- Season volume (10 %)3.178 · 61
FG — Fighting56
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.661 · 56
DI — Discipline82
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.042 · 82
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.465 · 83
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.708 · 72
FO — Faceoffs63
- Faceoff % (85 %)47 · 64
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)28.3 · 67
PA — Passing86
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.985 · 87
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.611 · 82
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.165 · 84
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.865 · 81
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.739 · 86
SC — Scoring86
- Goals /60 (25 %)1.04 · 83
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.99 · 85
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.085 · 79
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.882 · 88
- xG per shot (10 %)0.089 · 89
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)14.5 · 83
DF — Defense69
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.001 · 73
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.019 · 71
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.674 · 70
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.218 · 56
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.471 · 73
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)55.6 · 86
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.265 · 68
PS — Penalty shot90
- Shootouts (60 %)32.3 · 68
- Penalty shots (40 %)30.2 · 93
EX — Experience79
- Career regular-season games (65 %)92
- Career playoff games (25 %)45
- NHL seasons (10 %)81
OV — Overall84
- SC · Scoring (20 %)86
- PA · Passing (20 %)86
- DF · Defense (20 %)69
- SK · Skating (12 %)80
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)63
- EN · Endurance (8 %)87
- DI · Discipline (5 %)82
- ST · Strength (3 %)55
- CK · Checking (2 %)51
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 84 | 80 | 86 | 69 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 76 | 79 | 67 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 73 |
| 2022-23 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 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
2.6
wins above replacement
45 of 615
PAL Rating
89/ 100
Performance · Excellent
48 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
84/ 100
Very good contract
5.85 M$ · expected PAL 66
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 91
- Defense
- 48
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- Offense
- 88
- Creation
- 84
- Shooting
- 95
- Possession
- 84
- Defense
- 57
- Discipline
- 70
- Power play
- 83
- Penalty kill
- 3
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 | UTA | 2.6 | 89 | 84 | 5.85 M$ |
| 2024-25 | UTA | 0.3 | 62 | 38 | 5.85 M$ |
| 2023-24 | ARI | 1.5 | 53 | 29 | 5.85 M$ |
| 2022-23 | ARI | 2.1 | 56 | 30 | 5.85 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
97/ 100
Elite
better than 97% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
80/ 100
Very good
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
98/ 100
Elite
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, 11 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 78
- Shot selection
- 92
- Penalties drawn
- 53
- Puck management
- 12
Defense
- Takeaways
- 99
- Discipline
- 55
- Safe zone exits
- 72
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 | UTA | 97 | 80 | 98 |
| 2024-25 | UTA | 94 | 70 | 96 |
| 2023-24 | ARI | 94 | 23 | 100 |
| 2022-23 | ARI | 77 | 25 | 95 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.6
wins above replacement
1.2 to 4.4 — 90% interval
45 of 615 forwards
+13.6 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +3.9
- EV defense
- +0.2
- Power play
- +1.1
- Penalty kill
- -0.8
- Shooting
- +4.0
- Penalties
- +1.2
- Average → replacement
- +4.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | UTA | 82 | 2.6 | 1.2 to 4.4 | 45/615 |
| 2024-25 | UTA | 78 | 0.3 | -0.7 to 1.4 | 276/596 |
| 2023-24 | ARI | 79 | 1.5 | 0.1 to 2.8 | 107/608 |
| 2022-23 | ARI | 63 | 2.1 | 0.5 to 3.4 | 54/617 |
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
- 137.4 km/h69th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 38.1 km/h99th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 3177th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 47.7 %96th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 84.6 km92nd percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.29 km77th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 43.9 %90th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 16.8 %4th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 35.5 %92nd percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4894th percentile | 996th percentile | 18.8 %76th percentile |
| High danger | 2397th percentile | 8100th percentile | 34.8 %86th percentile |
| Mid range | 1488th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %32nd percentile |
| Long range | 490th percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th 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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CHINick Schmaltz: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Nick Schmaltz have in 2026-27?
Nick Schmaltz has 9 goals and 20 points (11 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Nick Schmaltz?
Nick Schmaltz is 30 years old: he was born on February 23, 1996.
How tall is Nick Schmaltz, and how much does he weigh?
Nick Schmaltz is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 183 lb (83 kg).
Where is Nick Schmaltz from?
United States: Nick Schmaltz was born in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
What team does Nick Schmaltz play for?
Nick Schmaltz plays for the Utah Mammoth in the NHL, at C, wearing number 8.
Is Nick Schmaltz injured?
No: Nick Schmaltz is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Nick Schmaltz?
Nick Schmaltz produced 2.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 45th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 89 out of 100: excellent for his position.
How much does Nick Schmaltz make?
Nick Schmaltz earns $5.9M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 84 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Nick Schmaltz's contract end?
Nick Schmaltz's contract runs through the 2033-34 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / NTC / M-NTC clause.
Is Nick Schmaltz overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 84 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Nick Schmaltz a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 45th 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 Nick Schmaltz getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 62 in 2024-25 to 89 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Nick Schmaltz played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Nick Schmaltz has 9 points (3 goals, 6 assists).
What are Nick Schmaltz's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Nick Schmaltz has 688 games, 184 goals, 333 assists and 517 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 74 points in 82 games.
Where was Nick Schmaltz drafted?
Nick Schmaltz was drafted 20th overall (round 1) by Chicago Blackhawks in 2014.
Is Nick Schmaltz better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.83 points per game at home (5 in 6 games) and 1.25 on the road (15 in 12 games).
How does Nick Schmaltz perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Nick Schmaltz has 10 games and 4 points in his career. His pace (0.40 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.75).
Which player is most similar to Nick Schmaltz?
Troy Terry: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Troy Terry's page →Is Nick Schmaltz a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a solid pick: our projection has him at 78 points in 2026-27, or 0.94 points per game.
Does Nick Schmaltz have siblings?
Yes: his brother Jordan Schmaltz (played in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders, then played in Europe), his sister Kylie Schmaltz (played volleyball for the Kentucky Wildcats).
Is Nick Schmaltz related to anyone famous?
Yes: Jake (Schmaltz) (cousin, began playing college hockey for North Dakota in 2021 as a Boston Bruins prospect).
What is Nick Schmaltz's nationality?
Nick Schmaltz is American. Internationally: United States — silver at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka; gold at the 2013 World Junior A Challenge (MVP); 5th at the 2015 World Junior Championship; bronze at the 2016 World Junior Championship; represented the U.S. at the 2017 IIHF World Championship (3 assists, no medal).
What awards has Nick Schmaltz won?
World Junior A Challenge MVP (2013) ; World Junior A Challenge Tournament All-Star Team (2013) ; USHL All-Rookie Team (2012–13) ; NCHC Rookie of the Month — October 2014 ; NCHC Rookie of the Week — February 23, 2015 ; NCHC All-Rookie Team (2014–15) ; NCHC Player of the Month — November 2015 ; NCHC All-Tournament Team (2016 Frozen Faceoff).
How many championships has Nick Schmaltz won?
4: NCAA champion with North Dakota (2016); Clark Cup with the Green Bay Gamblers (2012); World Junior A Challenge champion with the United States (2013); NCHC regular-season champions with North Dakota (2014–15).
Where did Nick Schmaltz play before turning pro?
Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) — affiliate late 2011–12, then 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons; University of North Dakota (NCAA) — 2014–2016.
How many points is Nick Schmaltz projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 78 points in 83 games in 2026-27 (56 to 94 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Utah Mammoth teammates
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