Skyler
Brind'Amour
C · CAR
- WAR
- -0.0
- PTS
- 0
2025-26№ 428 / 615
Skyler Brind'Amour (Carolina Hurricanes) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Skyler Brind'Amour
#76CPlays: Centre · 88% of faceoffs
Carolina Hurricanes
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 88 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : July 26, 1999 · Raleigh, United States
Drafted : 2017 · EDM · round 6, pick #177
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Carolina Hurricanes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Carolina Hurricanes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
Skyler Brind'Amour: our analysis
2025-26 season: 4 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, -2 +/-, 15:01 TOI. WAR -0.0 (428th of 615).
In 2025-26, Skyler Brind'Amour, 27, his WAR of -0.0 ranks 428th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: penalties (-0.2).
His WAR went from 0.1 in 2024-25 to -0.0.
Skyler Brind'Amour's story
Growing up in Raleigh after his 1999 birth, Skyler Brind'Amour was surrounded by hockey from an early age. His father, Rod Brind'Amour, was an NHL player at the time and later became head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes; that background framed Skyler's path through youth development programs and into higher levels of the sport.
He spent part of 2016–17 with the USA Hockey National Development Team in the USHL, then was selected 177th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Brind'Amour continued in the BCHL with the Chilliwack Chiefs before committing to Quinnipiac, where he played four seasons of NCAA Division I hockey and refined both his two-way game and on-ice decision-making.
The pinnacle of his college tenure came in 2023 when his Quinnipiac squad won the NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament. That season he earned ECAC recognition as the conference's Best Defensive Forward and was named to the ECAC Third All-Star Team. Over 145 collegiate games he posted 23 goals and 53 assists for 76 points, while finishing with a +43 plus/minus.
Brind'Amour turned pro in 2023–24 with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL, appearing in 54 games. In October 2024 he signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Carolina Hurricanes and spent time with their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. He made his NHL debut on April 16, 2025, in a game against the Montreal Canadiens and scored his first NHL goal the following night versus the Ottawa Senators.
On the ice he is defined by defensive responsibility and situational awareness. As a centre he relies less on flashy plays than on positioning, puck retrieval and finishing plays when the opportunity appears—traits that earned him collegiate defensive honours and have helped him climb the ranks toward a consistent professional role.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 9:54
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:51
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 3
- Blocks
- 0
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 78.2 %
- Off. zone starts
- 78.9 %
- Faceoffs
- 50.0 %
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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.
-0.0
wins above replacement
-0.1 to 0.0 — 90% interval
428 of 615 forwards
-0.2 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.0
- EV defense
- -0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.1
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.2
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CAR | 4 | -0.0 | -0.1 to 0.0 | 428/615 |
| 2024-25 | CAR | 2 | 0.1 | -0.1 to 0.4 | 331/596 |
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
- 117.3 km/h11th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.0 km/h19th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 26th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 44.3 %74th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 5.6 km3rd percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.22 km13th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 46.3 %98th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 21.8 %100th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 33.9 %98th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 517th percentile | 024th percentile | 0.0 %3rd percentile |
| High danger | 115th percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %10th percentile |
| Mid range | 010th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 031st percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %0th 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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EDMSkyler Brind'Amour: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Skyler Brind'Amour have in 2026-27?
Skyler Brind'Amour has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 2 games in 2026-27.
How old is Skyler Brind'Amour?
Skyler Brind'Amour is 27 years old: he was born on July 27, 1999.
How tall is Skyler Brind'Amour, and how much does he weigh?
Skyler Brind'Amour is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is Skyler Brind'Amour from?
United States: Skyler Brind'Amour was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
What team does Skyler Brind'Amour play for?
Skyler Brind'Amour plays for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL, at C, wearing number 76.
Is Skyler Brind'Amour injured?
No: Skyler Brind'Amour is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Skyler Brind'Amour?
Skyler Brind'Amour produced -0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 428th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Skyler Brind'Amour make?
Skyler Brind'Amour carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does Skyler Brind'Amour's contract end?
Skyler Brind'Amour's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Skyler Brind'Amour a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 428th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Skyler Brind'Amour's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Skyler Brind'Amour has 8 games, 1 goal, 0 assists and 1 point. His best season: 2024-25, with 1 point in 2 games.
Where was Skyler Brind'Amour drafted?
Skyler Brind'Amour was drafted 177th overall (round 6) by Edmonton Oilers in 2017.
How does Skyler Brind'Amour perform in the playoffs?
Skyler Brind'Amour has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Is Skyler Brind'Amour related to anyone famous?
Yes: Rod Brind'Amour (father, head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes; was an active NHL player for the Philadelphia Flyers at the time of Skyler's birth).
What is Skyler Brind'Amour's nationality?
Skyler Brind'Amour is American. Internationally: United States — played for the USA Hockey National Development Team (2016–17 season).
What awards has Skyler Brind'Amour won?
ECAC Best Defensive Forward (2022–23) ; ECAC Third All-Star Team (2022–23).
How many championships has Skyler Brind'Amour won?
1: 2023 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament champion with the Quinnipiac Bobcats.
Where did Skyler Brind'Amour play before turning pro?
USA Hockey National Development Team (2016–17 season); Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL, 2017–18 season); Quinnipiac Bobcats (NCAA Div. I, late 2019–early 2023, four seasons).
See also: his Carolina Hurricanes teammates
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