Reid
Schaefer
L · NSH · Limited · Very poor
- PAL
- 5
- WAR
- 0.4
- Value
- 13
- PTS
- 8
2025-26№ 260 / 615
Reid Schaefer (Nashville Predators) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Reid Schaefer
#49LPlays: Left wing · 2% of faceoffs
Nashville Predators
HEIGHT : 196 cm · WEIGHT : 103 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : September 20, 2003 · Edmonton, Canada
Drafted : 2022 · EDM · round 1, pick #32
Contract : $950,000 · 2022-23 → 2026-27 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $95,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Nashville Predators | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2025-26 | Nashville Predators | 47 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| NHL totals | 57 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 21 | |
Reid Schaefer: our analysis
2025-26 season: 47 GP, 6 G, 2 A, 8 PTS, -12 +/-, 9:38 TOI. WAR 0.4 (260th of 615) · PAL 5, very poor.
In 2025-26, Reid Schaefer, 23, posts a PAL Rating of 5 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.4 ranks 260th among 615 regulars, in the top half.
On the other hand, possession (2, among the weakest in the league) and creation (9, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+1.8); his biggest cost: EV offense (-0.6).
Contract-wise, his Value score of 13 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Reid Schaefer's story
Raised in Spruce Grove, Schaefer climbed the Canadian junior ladder through the OHA program in Edmonton before landing with the Seattle Thunderbirds organization. As a teenager he produced 23 points in 27 games with the OHA under-15s and followed with 24 points in 34 games the next year, performances that led to his selection by Seattle in the eighth round of the WHL draft and to signing a WHL Standard Player Agreement on 2 September 2018.
The pandemic interrupted his early WHL trajectory: after a handful of games with the Thunderbirds he spent 2019–20 with the Spruce Grove Saints in the AJHL, where he scored 6 goals and 16 points. He returned to Seattle and, in 2021–22, completed his first full WHL season, finishing with 32 goals and 58 points in 66 regular‑season contests. That campaign raised his profile on NHL Central Scouting’s North American list as his ranking climbed during the season.
Selected 32nd overall by the Edmonton Oilers at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Schaefer signed a three‑year entry‑level contract and took part in the Oilers’ development and rookie camps to work on strength and skating explosiveness. He was returned to the Thunderbirds to continue his junior development and did not appear in an NHL game for Edmonton: on 28 February 2023 he was traded to the Nashville Predators in a multi‑asset deal that involved Tyson Barrie, draft picks and Mattias Ekholm.
He finished his junior tenure on noteworthy team highs—Seattle captured the Ed Chynoweth Cup and advanced to the 2023 Memorial Cup final, where they fell to the Quebec Remparts. Internationally, Schaefer was named to Canada’s roster for the 2023 World Junior Championship on 12 December 2022; he recorded one assist in seven games and won gold in the final against Czechia.
Scouting reports on Schaefer emphasise a big, competitive winger with scoring touch and tenacity. He drew comparisons to Zack Kassian and was projected as a middle‑six option who could transition to the NHL within a couple of seasons if his physical and on‑ice development continue.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 10:44
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:01
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:30
- Pts/GP
- 0.20
- EV points
- 2
- Hits
- 22
- Blocks
- 6
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 43.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 17.6 %
- Faceoffs
- 50.0 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
83
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
91/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
65/ 80
Top six or top four
Ceiling: 8.2 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
58 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
3.0
the most likely outcome
NHLe
32
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 33 games)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
9between 2 and 18 (80% range)
- Goals
- 5
- Assists
- 5
- Games
- 51
So far: 2 pts in 10 games. The team has played 17 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.18 pts per game (last season: 0.17).
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.
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 31 %
66
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 79
- Confidence 40 %
- ST
- Strength
- 90
- Confidence 36 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 57
- Confidence 50 %
- DU
- Durability
- 65
- Confidence 40 %
- CK
- Checking
- 86
- Confidence 36 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 82
- Confidence 23 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 74
- Confidence 36 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 62
- Confidence 31 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 71
- Confidence 31 %
- DF
- Defense
- 69
- Confidence 27 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 38
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating79
- Top speed (35 %)35.9 · 74
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)7.153 · 82
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.3 · 79
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.5 · 78
ST — Strength90
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.933 · 85
- Body mass (50 %)1.587 · 89
EN — Endurance57
- Ice time per game (45 %)12.1 · 57
- Total ice time (20 %)450 · 50
- Shift length (15 %)44.9 · 70
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)11.6 · 63
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.135 · 57
DU — Durability65
- Share of games played (100 %)0.735 · 65
CK — Checking86
- Hits /60 (70 %)9.025 · 85
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)9.48 · 88
- Season volume (10 %)4.691 · 80
FG — Fighting82
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)1.051 · 82
DI — Discipline74
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.02 · 74
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.738 · 72
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.858 · 79
PA — Passing62
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.492 · 60
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.35 · 62
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.017 · 67
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.637 · 80
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.325 · 65
SC — Scoring71
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.909 · 74
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.756 · 66
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.436 · 80
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.107 · 65
- xG per shot (10 %)0.079 · 72
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)13.3 · 71
DF — Defense69
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.034 · 69
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.067 · 71
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.773 · 65
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.035 · 69
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.694 · 71
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)60.6 · 63
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.338 · 88
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience38
- Career regular-season games (65 %)55
- Career playoff games (25 %)0
- NHL seasons (10 %)24
OV — Overall66
- SC · Scoring (28 %)71
- PA · Passing (22 %)62
- DF · Defense (18 %)69
- SK · Skating (12 %)79
- EN · Endurance (8 %)57
- DI · Discipline (5 %)74
- ST · Strength (4 %)90
- CK · Checking (3 %)86
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
0.4
wins above replacement
260 of 615
PAL Rating
5/ 100
Performance · Very poor
450 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
13/ 100
Very poor return
0.89 M$ · expected PAL 35
ProfileLimitedBelow average at both ends
- Offense
- 9
- Defense
- 16
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- Offense
- 19
- Creation
- 9
- Shooting
- 47
- Possession
- 2
- Defense
- 31
- Discipline
- 52
- Power play
- 41
- Penalty kill
- 31
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
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
19/ 100
Low
better than 19% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
28/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
24/ 100
Below 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, 342 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 6
- Shot selection
- 23
- Penalties drawn
- 73
- Puck management
- 67
Defense
- Takeaways
- 12
- Discipline
- 37
- Safe zone exits
- 43
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.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.4
wins above replacement
-0.5 to 1.3 — 90% interval
260 of 615 forwards
+2.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.6
- EV defense
- -0.5
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- +1.8
- Penalties
- +0.2
- Average → replacement
- +1.2
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
- 138.8 km/h75th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.1 km/h49th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1749th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 39.6 %22nd percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 28.8 km25th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.21 km12th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.0 %30th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.1 %10th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 43.3 %15th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1027th percentile | 139th percentile | 10.0 %32nd percentile |
| High danger | 221st percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %10th percentile |
| Mid range | 656th percentile | 177th percentile | 16.7 %66th percentile |
| Long range | 272nd 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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MINReid Schaefer: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Reid Schaefer have in 2026-27?
Reid Schaefer has 1 goal and 2 points (1 assist) in 10 games in 2026-27.
How old is Reid Schaefer?
Reid Schaefer is 23 years old: he was born on September 21, 2003.
How tall is Reid Schaefer, and how much does he weigh?
Reid Schaefer is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 227 lb (103 kg).
Where is Reid Schaefer from?
Canada: Reid Schaefer was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
What team does Reid Schaefer play for?
Reid Schaefer plays for the Nashville Predators in the NHL, at L, wearing number 49.
Is Reid Schaefer injured?
No: Reid Schaefer is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Reid Schaefer?
Reid Schaefer produced 0.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 260th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 5 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Reid Schaefer make?
Reid Schaefer earns $887K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 13 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Reid Schaefer's contract end?
Reid Schaefer's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Reid Schaefer overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 13 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Reid Schaefer a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 260th 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 Reid Schaefer played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Reid Schaefer has 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist).
What are Reid Schaefer's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Reid Schaefer has 57 games, 7 goals, 3 assists and 10 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 8 points in 47 games.
Where was Reid Schaefer drafted?
Reid Schaefer was drafted 32nd overall (round 1) by Edmonton Oilers in 2022.
How does Reid Schaefer perform in the playoffs?
Reid Schaefer has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Which player is most similar to Reid Schaefer?
Cole Reinhardt: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Cole Reinhardt's page →Is Reid Schaefer a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 9 points in 2026-27, or 0.18 points per game.
Is Reid Schaefer related to anyone famous?
Yes: Jeremy (father, drafted by the Boston Bruins after five years in the WHL); Colin Fraser (cousin, third-round draft pick by the Philadelphia Flyers).
What is Reid Schaefer's nationality?
Reid Schaefer is Canadian. Internationally: Team Canada: named to roster for the 2023 World Junior Championship; 1 assist in 7 games; gold medal (2023, final vs. Czechia).
How many championships has Reid Schaefer won?
2: Ed Chynoweth Cup (WHL champions) with the Seattle Thunderbirds — 2023; Gold medal at the 2023 World Junior Championship with Team Canada.
Where did Reid Schaefer play before turning pro?
Junior clubs: Edmonton Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) Bantam Prep (2017–18), OHA Edmonton Elite; signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the Seattle Thunderbirds (2 Sept 2018); Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL, 2019–20); Seattle Thunderbirds (first full season 2021–22).
How many points is Reid Schaefer projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 9 points in 51 games in 2026-27 (2 to 18 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Nashville Predators teammates
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