Parker
Ford
C · WPG
- WAR
- -0.2
- PTS
- 1
2025-26№ 507 / 615
Parker Ford (Winnipeg Jets) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Parker Ford
#25CPlays: Centre · 68% of faceoffs
Winnipeg Jets
HEIGHT : 175 cm · WEIGHT : 82 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : July 19, 2000 · Wakefield, United States
Contract : $812,500 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · UFA (Group 6)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Winnipeg Jets | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | Winnipeg Jets | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 18 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
Parker Ford: our analysis
2025-26 season: 15 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PTS, -2 +/-, 9:45 TOI. WAR -0.2 (507th of 615).
In 2025-26, Parker Ford, 26, his WAR of -0.2 ranks 507th among 615 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-1.1).
His WAR went from 0.1 in 2024-25 to -0.2.
Parker Ford's story
Ford’s path to the pros began in the USHL with the Sioux City Musketeers, a stop that led him to commit to Providence College and compete in Hockey East with the Friars. Those collegiate seasons gave him regular minutes against quality opposition and set the stage for a jump to the professional ranks.
Undrafted, Ford earned an entry-level, two-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets on March 26, 2023. He closed out that season with the Jets’ AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, making his professional debut and recording 4 points in 8 regular-season games — a quick contribution that introduced him to pro hockey.
During the 2024–25 campaign, Ford scored 11 goals across 37 games for the Moose, a scoring run that led to his second recall by Winnipeg. He made his NHL debut and netted his first NHL goal on January 31, 2025, a tally that came in a 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins and marked a clear milestone in his early career.
Following a strong training camp, it was announced on October 9, 2025 that Ford would be part of the Winnipeg Jets’ opening-night roster for the 2025–26 season. That announcement capped a steady ascent from junior and college hockey to a role at the NHL level in a relatively short time.
Statistically, Ford’s record shows a player who can produce offense: immediate point production in his first AHL games, double-digit goals in the 2024–25 AHL season, and a first NHL goal soon after his debut. Those facts point to a forward whose game is oriented toward offensive contribution and who is progressing through the professional ranks.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 9:45
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:02
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:41
- Pts/GP
- 0.07
- EV points
- 1
- Hits
- 27
- Blocks
- 12
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 43.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 22.2 %
- Faceoffs
- 45.5 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
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.
-0.2
wins above replacement
-0.3 to -0.1 — 90% interval
507 of 615 forwards
-0.9 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.1
- EV defense
- +0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -1.1
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.4
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WPG | 15 | -0.2 | -0.3 to -0.1 | 507/615 |
| 2024-25 | WPG | 3 | 0.1 | -0.1 to 0.5 | 329/596 |
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
- 129.1 km/h21st percentileleague avg. 134.6 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.9 km/h54th percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 3234th percentileleague avg. 75
- Offensive zone time
- 37.6 %5th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 40.7 km20th percentileleague avg. 198.8 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.43 km15th percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 38.2 %3rd percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.9 %54th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 44.5 %7th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1018th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 18th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 317th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 331st 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
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PHIParker Ford: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Parker Ford have in 2025-26?
Parker Ford has 0 goals and 1 point (1 assist) in 15 games in 2025-26.
How old is Parker Ford?
Parker Ford is 26 years old: he was born on July 20, 2000.
How tall is Parker Ford, and how much does he weigh?
Parker Ford is 5'9" (175 cm) and weighs 181 lb (82 kg).
Where is Parker Ford from?
United States: Parker Ford was born in Wakefield, Rhode Island, United States.
What team does Parker Ford play for?
Parker Ford plays for the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL, at C, wearing number 25.
Is Parker Ford injured?
No: Parker Ford is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Parker Ford?
Parker Ford produced -0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 507th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Parker Ford make?
Parker Ford carries a cap hit of $813K per season, on a contract worth $1.6M in total over 2 years.
When does Parker Ford's contract end?
Parker Ford's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Parker Ford a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 507th 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 Parker Ford played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Parker Ford has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists).
What are Parker Ford's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Parker Ford has 18 games, 1 goal, 1 assist and 2 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 1 point in 15 games.
How does Parker Ford perform in the playoffs?
Parker Ford has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Parker Ford's nationality?
Parker Ford is American.
Where did Parker Ford play before turning pro?
junior development with the Sioux City Musketeers (USHL); collegiate hockey with Providence College (Hockey East), collegiate career completed in 2022–23.
See also: his Winnipeg Jets teammates
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