Scott
Morrow
D · NYR · Limited · Very poor
- PAL
- 15
- WAR
- -0.0
- Value
- 26
- PTS
- 6
2025-26№ 212 / 325
Scott Morrow (New York Rangers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Scott Morrow
#60D
New York Rangers
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 96 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : October 31, 2002 · Darien, United States
Drafted : 2021 · CAR · round 2, pick #40
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · RFA (Arb)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | New York Rangers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | New York Rangers | 29 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 14 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 49 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 6 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
Scott Morrow: our analysis
2025-26 season: 29 GP, 0 G, 6 A, 6 PTS, -5 +/-, 15:40 TOI. WAR -0.0 (212th of 325) · PAL 15, very poor.
In 2025-26, Scott Morrow, 24, posts a PAL Rating of 15 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.0 ranks 212th among 325 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: power play (78, well above average). On the other hand, creation (11, among the weakest in the league) and defense (18, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+0.9); his biggest cost: finishing (-1.0).
His WAR went from 0.1 in 2024-25 to -0.0.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 26 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Scott Morrow's story
Growing up in Darien, Connecticut, Scott Morrow arrived at UMass with the kind of offensive instincts that showed up immediately on the scoresheet. As a freshman in 2021–22 he produced 13 goals and 20 assists across 37 games, becoming the first freshman in program history to reach 30 points in a season. A hot January, when he recorded four goals and five assists in eight games, earned him Hockey East Rookie of the Month and underlined his knack for creating offence from the back end.
His statistical footprint at UMass placed him among the nation’s more productive defensemen: second among rookie blueliners in goals and points, eighth in points-per-game among all defensemen, and a selection to several postseason honours. He was a unanimous choice for the All-Hockey East Rookie Team, named to the All-Hockey East First Team and tapped for the AHCA East First Team All-American after that standout season.
Carolina drafted Morrow 40th overall in 2021, and he turned pro on 2 April 2024 with a three-year entry-level contract. He made his NHL debut ten days later against the St. Louis Blues. The following postseason brought another milestone: added to the Hurricanes’ active roster for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, he made his playoff debut and logged 12 minutes, 18 seconds of ice time.
On 1 July 2025 Carolina traded Morrow to the New York Rangers in a deal that included draft picks. He was among the last cuts at New York’s training camp and was assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack to begin the 2025–26 season, continuing his development within the Rangers organisation.
On the ice Morrow is defined by an ability to contribute offensively while anchoring the back end. His collegiate totals and the awards that followed reflect a defenseman whose scoring touch and playmaking from the blue line accelerated his rise into professional hockey.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 13:36
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:04
- Pts/GP
- 0.25
- EV points
- 1
- Hits
- 3
- Blocks
- 2
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 54.6 %
- Off. zone starts
- 38.5 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
8between 1 and 15 (80% range)
- Goals
- 1
- Assists
- 8
- Games
- 29
So far: 1 pts in 4 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.29 pts per game (last season: 0.21).
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 39 %
65
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 63
- Confidence 67 %
- ST
- Strength
- 74
- Confidence 45 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 64
- Confidence 50 %
- DU
- Durability
- 37
- Confidence 67 %
- CK
- Checking
- 68
- Confidence 45 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 78
- Confidence 21 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 79
- Confidence 45 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 81
- Confidence 39 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 71
- Confidence 39 %
- DF
- Defense
- 63
- Confidence 35 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 48
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating63
- Top speed (35 %)34 · 56
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)1.677 · 73
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.5 · 81
- Speed consistency (15 %)33.3 · 60
ST — Strength74
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.49 · 70
- Body mass (50 %)0.55 · 78
EN — Endurance64
- Ice time per game (45 %)17.5 · 67
- Total ice time (20 %)445 · 51
- Shift length (15 %)47.5 · 75
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)16.4 · 69
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.937 · 69
DU — Durability37
- Share of games played (100 %)0.534 · 37
CK — Checking68
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.419 · 69
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.272 · 72
- Season volume (10 %)2.485 · 55
FG — Fighting78
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.902 · 78
DI — Discipline79
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.025 · 79
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.445 · 85
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.296 · 64
PA — Passing81
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.431 · 79
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.482 · 80
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.07 · 82
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.992 · 70
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.333 · 81
SC — Scoring71
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.158 · 66
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.2 · 75
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.074 · 69
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.066 · 67
- xG per shot (10 %)0.034 · 73
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)11.7 · 83
DF — Defense63
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.035 · 68
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.144 · 63
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.795 · 60
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.013 · 72
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.164 · 70
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)61.4 · 55
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)4.305 · 74
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience48
- Career regular-season games (65 %)54
- Career playoff games (25 %)34
- NHL seasons (10 %)47
OV — Overall65
- DF · Defense (30 %)63
- PA · Passing (22 %)81
- SK · Skating (12 %)63
- SC · Scoring (12 %)71
- EN · Endurance (9 %)64
- ST · Strength (6 %)74
- DI · Discipline (5 %)79
- CK · Checking (4 %)68
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 65 | 63 | 71 | 63 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 74 | 80 | 67 |
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
-0.0
wins above replacement
212 of 325
PAL Rating
15/ 100
Performance · Very poor
211 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
26/ 100
Poor return
0.92 M$ · expected PAL 39
ProfileLimitedBelow average at both ends
- Offense
- 26
- Defense
- 17
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- Offense
- 37
- Creation
- 11
- Shooting
- 37
- Possession
- 38
- Defense
- 18
- Discipline
- 55
- Power play
- 78
- Penalty kill
- 21
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
61/ 100
Average
better than 61% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
8/ 100
Low
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
95/ 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, 87 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 22
- Shot selection
- 21
- Penalties drawn
- 4
- Puck management
- 50
Defense
- Takeaways
- 47
- Discipline
- 99
- Safe zone exits
- 87
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.
-0.0
wins above replacement
-0.2 to 0.2 — 90% interval
212 of 325 defensemen
-0.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.9
- EV defense
- -0.7
- Power play
- -0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -1.0
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.9
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NYR | 29 | -0.0 | -0.2 to 0.2 | 212/325 |
| 2024-25 | CAR | 11 | 0.1 | -0.1 to 0.5 | 160/314 |
| 2023-24 | CAR | 2 | -0.0 | -0.1 to -0.0 | 204/316 |
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
- 132.6 km/h19th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 32.0 km/h7th percentileleague avg. 34.1 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 00th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 46.7 %95th percentileleague avg. 41.6 %
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- Total distance, season
- 11.9 km11th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.39 km8th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 46.6 %97th percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.9 %86th percentileleague avg. 18.1 %
- Defensive zone time
- 34.4 %98th percentileleague avg. 40.3 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 934th percentile | 049th percentile | 0.0 %27th percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 251st percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %50th percentile |
| Long range | 543rd percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th 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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EDMScott Morrow: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Scott Morrow have in 2026-27?
Scott Morrow has 0 goals and 1 point (1 assist) in 4 games in 2026-27.
How old is Scott Morrow?
Scott Morrow is 24 years old: he was born on November 1, 2002.
How tall is Scott Morrow, and how much does he weigh?
Scott Morrow is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 212 lb (96 kg).
Where is Scott Morrow from?
United States: Scott Morrow was born in Darien, Connecticut, United States.
What team does Scott Morrow play for?
Scott Morrow plays for the New York Rangers in the NHL, at D, wearing number 60.
Is Scott Morrow injured?
No: Scott Morrow is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Scott Morrow?
Scott Morrow produced -0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 212th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 15 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Scott Morrow make?
Scott Morrow earns $917K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 26 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Scott Morrow's contract end?
Scott Morrow's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Scott Morrow overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 26 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Scott Morrow a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 212th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Scott Morrow played lately?
Over his last 4 games, Scott Morrow has 1 point (0 goals, 1 assist).
What are Scott Morrow's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Scott Morrow has 49 games, 1 goal, 12 assists and 13 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 6 points in 29 games.
Where was Scott Morrow drafted?
Scott Morrow was drafted 40th overall (round 2) by Carolina Hurricanes in 2021.
How does Scott Morrow perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Scott Morrow has 5 games and 0 points in his career. His pace (0.00 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.27).
Which player is most similar to Scott Morrow?
Ryan Pulock: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Ryan Pulock's page →Is Scott Morrow a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 8 points in 2026-27, or 0.28 points per game.
Does Scott Morrow have siblings?
Yes: his sister Sydney Morrow (plays ice hockey for the Seattle Torrent).
Is Scott Morrow related to anyone famous?
Yes: Scott Morrow (uncle, retired professional ice hockey player).
What is Scott Morrow's nationality?
Scott Morrow is American. Internationally: Team USA — named to the roster for the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (announced December 14, 2021).
What awards has Scott Morrow won?
Hockey East Rookie of the Month — January 2022 ; Unanimous selection to the All-Hockey East Rookie Team — 2021–22 season ; Selection to the All-Hockey East First Team — 2021–22 season ; AHCA East First Team All-American — 2021–22 season.
Where did Scott Morrow play before turning pro?
Played college ice hockey at UMass; began his collegiate career during the 2021–22 season.
How many points is Scott Morrow projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 8 points in 29 games in 2026-27 (1 to 15 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his New York Rangers teammates
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