Simon
Holmstrom
R · NYI · Limited · Below average
- PAL
- 28
- WAR
- 1.3
- Value
- 21
- PTS
- 41
2025-26№ 124 / 615
Simon Holmstrom (New York Islanders) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Simon Holmstrom
#92RPlays: Right wing · 0% of faceoffs
New York Islanders
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 99 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : May 23, 2001 · Tranas, Sweden
Drafted : 2019 · NYI · round 1, pick #23
Contract : $3,625,000 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · RFA (Arb)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | New York Islanders | 16 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | New York Islanders | 79 | 19 | 22 | 41 | 16 |
| 2024-25 | New York Islanders | 75 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 8 |
| 2023-24 | New York Islanders | 75 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 14 |
| 2022-23 | New York Islanders | 50 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 295 | 65 | 64 | 129 | 40 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | New York Islanders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Simon Holmstrom: our analysis
2025-26 season: 79 GP, 19 G, 22 A, 41 PTS, +4 +/-, 16:44 TOI. WAR 1.3 (124th of 615) · PAL 28, below average.
In 2025-26, Simon Holmstrom, 25, posts a PAL Rating of 28 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 1.3 ranks 124th among 615 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: discipline (93, among the best in the league). On the other hand, penalty kill (1, among the weakest in the league) and power play (6, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+4.0); his biggest cost: EV offense (-1.5).
A slight dip from 2024-25, when his PAL was 33; his WAR, though, went from 0.8 to 1.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 21 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Simon Holmstrom's story
Raised in Tranås, Simon Holmström moved from his hometown club Tranås AIF into the youth system of HV71 in 2015, spending much of his teenage years playing against older competition to speed his development. That early exposure helped him climb the junior ladder and earn opportunities at higher levels.
He made a solitary senior appearance for HV71 during the 2017–18 season, then had a breakout showing in 2018–19 with the J20 SuperElit: 7 goals and 20 points in 21 games, plus time split between HV71's J18 and SHL squads. In the J20 playoffs he added three points in three contests, evidence of his offensive production in junior ranks.
Holmström entered the 2019 NHL Entry Draft as a first-round projection and was selected 23rd overall by the New York Islanders on 21 June 2019. After attending the Islanders' development camp he inked a three-year entry-level deal with the club on 15 July 2019. Following that move, he was assigned to Bridgeport's Sound Tigers in the AHL, and later spent a loan spell with HC Vita Hästen in Sweden's Allsvenskan beginning 28 August 2020 before leaving the club in November of that year.
On the international stage, Holmström represented Sweden at the 2019 IIHF U18 World Championship held at home; he produced six points (three goals, three assists) in seven games and scored in the gold medal game to help Sweden capture the U18 title.
Now a right winger in the Islanders organization, Holmström has translated junior scoring touch into professional minutes, registering his first NHL appearances and early offensive milestones with New York. His game centers on attacking the offensive zone and converting chances generated by his junior and early pro experience.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 18:26
- PP TOI/GP
- 2:27
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:29
- Pts/GP
- 0.56
- EV points
- 6
- Hits
- 3
- Blocks
- 7
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 53.0 %
- Off. zone starts
- 32.7 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
43between 24 and 62 (80% range)
- Goals
- 20
- Assists
- 23
- Games
- 80
So far: 9 pts in 16 games. The team has played 16 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.54 pts per game (last season: 0.52).
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: 0.33 in 23-24, 0.52 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 33 → 28
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 25: 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 80 %
67
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 76
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 78
- Confidence 83 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 74
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 80
- Confidence 73 %
- CK
- Checking
- 51
- Confidence 83 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 61
- Confidence 63 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 90
- Confidence 83 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 60
- Confidence 80 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 72
- Confidence 80 %
- DF
- Defense
- 72
- Confidence 77 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 70
- Confidence 52 %
- EX
- Experience
- 64
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating76
- Top speed (35 %)36 · 75
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)6.225 · 79
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.3 · 78
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.9 · 69
ST — Strength78
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.282 · 65
- Body mass (50 %)0.96 · 85
EN — Endurance74
- Ice time per game (45 %)15.2 · 77
- Total ice time (20 %)1,258 · 80
- Shift length (15 %)43.7 · 65
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)11.5 · 62
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.697 · 80
DU — Durability80
- Share of games played (100 %)0.85 · 80
CK — Checking51
- Hits /60 (70 %)1.827 · 53
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.524 · 55
- Season volume (10 %)2.833 · 56
FG — Fighting61
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.678 · 61
DI — Discipline90
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.068 · 89
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.402 · 89
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.801 · 76
PA — Passing60
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.651 · 73
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.391 · 67
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.089 · 53
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.225 · 54
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.191 · 49
SC — Scoring72
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.921 · 75
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.691 · 58
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.917 · 87
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.117 · 66
- xG per shot (10 %)0.081 · 78
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)10.8 · 54
DF — Defense72
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.036 · 79
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.038 · 77
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.679 · 71
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.305 · 42
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-0.958 · 87
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)59.2 · 71
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.662 · 79
PS — Penalty shot70
- Shootouts (60 %)32.3 · 68
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience64
- Career regular-season games (65 %)79
- Career playoff games (25 %)26
- NHL seasons (10 %)55
OV — Overall67
- SC · Scoring (28 %)72
- PA · Passing (22 %)60
- DF · Defense (18 %)72
- SK · Skating (12 %)76
- EN · Endurance (8 %)74
- DI · Discipline (5 %)90
- ST · Strength (4 %)78
- CK · Checking (3 %)51
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 67 | 76 | 72 | 72 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 73 | 71 | 75 |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 69 | 73 | 79 |
| 2022-23 | 63 | 74 | 68 | 82 |
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
1.3
wins above replacement
124 of 615
PAL Rating
28/ 100
Performance · Below average
327 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
21/ 100
Very poor return
3.63 M$ · expected PAL 58
ProfileLimitedBelow average at both ends
- Offense
- 36
- Defense
- 28
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- Offense
- 52
- Creation
- 12
- Shooting
- 56
- Possession
- 40
- Defense
- 61
- Discipline
- 93
- Power play
- 6
- Penalty kill
- 1
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 | NYI | 1.3 | 28 | 21 | 3.63 M$ |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 0.8 | 33 | 53 | 0.85 M$ |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 0.9 | 27 | 41 | 0.86 M$ |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 0.6 | 43 | 56 | 0.86 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
70/ 100
Very good
better than 70% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
34/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
87/ 100
Very good
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, 126 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 22
- Shot selection
- 62
- Penalties drawn
- 46
- Puck management
- 24
Defense
- Takeaways
- 54
- Discipline
- 83
- Safe zone exits
- 77
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 | NYI | 70 | 34 | 87 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 59 | 48 | 62 |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 82 | 25 | 95 |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 73 | 9 | 98 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.3
wins above replacement
0.0 to 2.1 — 90% interval
124 of 615 forwards
+6.8 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -1.5
- EV defense
- +0.7
- Power play
- -0.3
- Penalty kill
- -1.5
- Shooting
- +4.0
- Penalties
- +2.0
- Average → replacement
- +3.3
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NYI | 79 | 1.3 | 0.0 to 2.1 | 124/615 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 71 | 0.8 | -0.5 to 2.0 | 186/596 |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 75 | 0.9 | -0.1 to 1.7 | 173/608 |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 50 | 0.6 | -0.3 to 1.2 | 200/617 |
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
- 148.2 km/h96th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.2 km/h50th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 3481st percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 42.5 %54th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 77.3 km82nd percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 6.13 km93rd percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.7 %63rd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.1 %11th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 40.4 %40th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2869th percentile | 581st percentile | 17.9 %72nd percentile |
| High danger | 963rd percentile | 386th percentile | 33.3 %85th percentile |
| Mid range | 762nd percentile | 177th percentile | 14.3 %58th 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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NYRSimon Holmstrom: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Simon Holmstrom have in 2026-27?
Simon Holmstrom has 5 goals and 9 points (4 assists) in 16 games in 2026-27.
How old is Simon Holmstrom?
Simon Holmstrom is 25 years old: he was born on May 24, 2001.
How tall is Simon Holmstrom, and how much does he weigh?
Simon Holmstrom is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 218 lb (99 kg).
Where is Simon Holmstrom from?
Sweden: Simon Holmstrom was born in Tranas, Sweden.
What team does Simon Holmstrom play for?
Simon Holmstrom plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL, at R, wearing number 92.
Is Simon Holmstrom injured?
No: Simon Holmstrom is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Simon Holmstrom?
Simon Holmstrom produced 1.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 124th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 28 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Simon Holmstrom make?
Simon Holmstrom earns $3.6M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 21 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Simon Holmstrom's contract end?
Simon Holmstrom's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Simon Holmstrom overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 21 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Simon Holmstrom a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 124th 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 Simon Holmstrom getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 33 in 2024-25 to 28 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Simon Holmstrom played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Simon Holmstrom has 7 points (4 goals, 3 assists).
What are Simon Holmstrom's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Simon Holmstrom has 295 games, 65 goals, 64 assists and 129 points. His best season: 2024-25, with 45 points in 75 games.
Where was Simon Holmstrom drafted?
Simon Holmstrom was drafted 23rd overall (round 1) by New York Islanders in 2019.
Is Simon Holmstrom better at home or on the road?
No real difference: in 2026-27, he averages 0.56 points per game at home (5 in 9 games) and 0.57 on the road (4 in 7 games).
How does Simon Holmstrom perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Simon Holmstrom has 3 games and 0 points in his career. His pace (0.00 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.44).
Which player is most similar to Simon Holmstrom?
Dominic James: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Dominic James's page →Is Simon Holmstrom a good fantasy pick?
A useful depth pick: our projection has him at 43 points in 2026-27, or 0.54 points per game.
What is Simon Holmstrom's nationality?
Simon Holmstrom is Swedish. Internationally: Sweden — 2019 IIHF World U18 Champions (Holmström: 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points in 7 games; scored in the gold-medal game).
How many championships has Simon Holmstrom won?
1: Gold medal at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championship with Sweden.
Where did Simon Holmstrom play before turning pro?
Youth club: Tranås AIF (under-16 level). Signed to HV71 junior teams in 2015; played with HV71 J20 in 2018–19 (7 goals and 20 points in 21 games) and appeared for HV71's SHL team; made professional debut with HV71 in 2017–18 (1 appearance)..
How many points is Simon Holmstrom projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 43 points in 80 games in 2026-27 (24 to 62 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his New York Islanders teammates
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