Nico
Daws
G · WPG · Below average
- PAL
- 29
- WAR
- 0.1
- Value
- 34
- SV%
- .894
2023-24№ 59 / 98
Nico Daws (Winnipeg Jets) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Nico Daws
#35G
Winnipeg Jets
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 93 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : December 21, 2000 · Munich, Germany
Drafted : 2020 · NJD · round 3, pick #84
Contract : $1,100,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Winnipeg Jets | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3.11 | .913 | 0 |
| 2026-27 | New Jersey Devils | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2.78 | .872 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | New Jersey Devils | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2.62 | .908 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | New Jersey Devils | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1.60 | .939 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | New Jersey Devils | 21 | 9 | 11 | 3.15 | .894 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | New Jersey Devils | 25 | 10 | 11 | 3.11 | .893 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 61 | 26 | 27 | 2.95 | .897 | 1 | |
Nico Daws: our analysis
2023-24 season: 21 GP, 9 W, 11 L, .894 SV%, 3.15 GAA, 0 SO. WAR 0.1 (59th of 98) · PAL 29, below average.
In 2023-24, Nico Daws, 25, posts a PAL Rating of 29 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.1 ranks 59th among 98 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: high danger (65, above average). On the other hand, workload (9, among the weakest in the league) and efficiency (32, below average) hold him back.
GSAx: -2.8 (goals saved above expected).
Contract-wise, his Value score of 34 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Nico Daws's story
A backup in his early OHL years, Nico Daws nevertheless emerged quickly when given a regular workload. In the two seasons before the 2019 draft he appeared in only 34 games for the Guelph Storm yet led the OHL in goals-against average (2.06) and save percentage (.939). Those credentials and an OHL championship were not enough to earn a selection in 2019, but the following 2019–20 campaign changed his trajectory: 38 games, the league lead in save percentage, a place on the first all-star team and the goaltender of the year honour.
Taken 84th overall in the 2020 entry draft by New Jersey, Daws spent the months after the draft in Germany, signing a one-year contract on 13 November 2020 with ERC Ingolstadt of the DEL. In 10 appearances there he posted four wins, one shutout and a 2.90 goals-against average. New Jersey signed him to a three-year entry-level deal on 5 May 2021, and he returned to North America to begin his pro career in the Devils’ system.
He opened 2021–22 with the Utica Comets (AHL) before a recall on 21 October and an NHL debut on 23 October 2021, a 2–1 overtime victory over Buffalo. He continued to split time developing in Utica and was named to the 2023 AHL All-Star Game. After undergoing acetabular labrum surgery in the 2023 off-season, he was activated and assigned to Utica on 8 December 2023, winning his season debut that night with 31 saves against the Bridgeport Islanders.
Daws returned to the NHL later that month, posting 25 saves in a 6–2 win over Ottawa on 29 December 2023. The Devils re-signed him to a two-year extension on 30 July 2024. In 2024–25 he made four appearances in the NHL, recording three wins and a .939 save percentage, while adding 11 wins in 34 games for the Comets with a .893 save percentage.
Though born in Germany, Daws represents Canada internationally: he appeared in parts of two games at the 2020 World Junior Championship, helping Canada to the gold medal, and made his senior national-team debut at the 2024 IIHF World Championship after New Jersey missed the playoffs. His career so far shows steady development through the junior ranks, time in Europe, and incremental opportunities at the AHL and NHL levels.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 5
- Shots against
- 132
- Saves
- 117
- %ARR / SV%
- 88.6 %
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WAR and PAL ratings, 2023-24
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.
PAL Rating
29/ 100
Performance · Below average
52 of 75 at the position
Value Rating
34/ 100
Poor return
0.85 M$ · expected PAL 40
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- Efficiency
- 32
- Impact
- 38
- High danger
- 65
- Consistency
- 45
- Workload
- 9
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.5
wins above replacement
-0.3 to 1.5 — 90% interval
44 of 98 goalies
+2.5 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +1.9
- Average → replacement
- +0.5
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NJD | 3 | 0.5 | -0.3 to 1.5 | 44/98 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 6 | 1.0 | 0.0 to 2.2 | 36/99 |
| 2023-24 | NJD | 21 | 0.1 | -2.0 to 2.2 | 59/98 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .88647th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .6863rd percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 40.0 %32nd percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.0548th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- 0.1957th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % 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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NYINico Daws: frequently asked questions
What is Nico Daws's record in 2026-27?
Nico Daws has 2 wins in 6 games in 2026-27, with a .886 save percentage and a 2.86 goals-against average.
How old is Nico Daws?
Nico Daws is 25 years old: he was born on December 22, 2000.
How tall is Nico Daws, and how much does he weigh?
Nico Daws is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Nico Daws from?
Germany: Nico Daws was born in Munich, Germany.
What team does Nico Daws play for?
Nico Daws plays for the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL, at G, wearing number 35.
Is Nico Daws injured?
No: Nico Daws is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Nico Daws?
Nico Daws produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 44th of 98 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Nico Daws make?
Nico Daws carries a cap hit of $1.1M per season, on a contract worth $2.2M in total over 2 years.
When does Nico Daws's contract end?
Nico Daws's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Nico Daws a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 44th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Nico Daws's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Nico Daws has 61 games, 26 wins and 1 shutout. His best season: 2021-22, with 10 wins.
Where was Nico Daws drafted?
Nico Daws was drafted 84th overall (round 3) by New Jersey Devils in 2020.
How does Nico Daws perform in the playoffs?
Nico Daws has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Nico Daws's nationality?
Nico Daws is German-Canadian. Internationally: Canada — gold medal at the 2020 World Junior Championships; selected to make his senior national team debut at the 2024 IIHF World Championship.
What awards has Nico Daws won?
OHL First All-Star Team (2019–20) ; OHL Goaltender of the Year (2019–20) ; Named to the AHL All-Star Game (2023).
How many championships has Nico Daws won?
2: OHL championship with the Guelph Storm; Gold medal at the 2020 World Junior Championships with Team Canada.
Where did Nico Daws play before turning pro?
Guelph Storm (OHL), most recently in the 2019–20 season.
See also: his Winnipeg Jets teammates
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