Teddy
Blueger
C · TOR · Balanced · Very poor
- PAL
- 15
- WAR
- 0.5
- Value
- 17
- PTS
- 17
2025-26№ 229 / 615
Teddy Blueger (Toronto Maple Leafs) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Teddy Blueger
#73CPlays: Centre · 73% of faceoffs
Toronto Maple Leafs
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 84 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : August 14, 1994 · Riga, Latvia
Drafted : 2012 · PIT · round 2, pick #52
Contract : $2,500,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract · UFA · Signing bonus $500,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 19 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Vancouver Canucks | 35 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 22 |
| 2024-25 | Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 39 |
| 2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | 68 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 31 |
| 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | 18 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 14 |
| 2022-23 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 45 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 65 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 10 |
| 2020-21 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 43 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 16 |
| 2019-20 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 69 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 25 |
| 2018-19 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 28 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 15 |
| NHL totals | 471 | 60 | 113 | 173 | 190 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 37 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2022-23
Teddy Blueger: our analysis
2025-26 season: 35 GP, 9 G, 8 A, 17 PTS, -12 +/-, 16:31 TOI. WAR 0.5 (229th of 615) · PAL 15, very poor.
In 2025-26, Teddy Blueger, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 15 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.5 ranks 229th among 615 regulars, in the top half.
On the other hand, discipline (7, among the weakest in the league) and creation (14, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+2.8); his biggest cost: penalties (-0.9).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 11; his WAR went from -0.5 to 0.5.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 17 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Teddy Blueger's story
Leaving Riga for Shattuck-Saint Mary's in 2009 marked a turning point in Teddy Blueger's development; those Minnesota years included a USA Hockey U18 national title and the 2011 Bauer/NIT tournament win that raised his profile in North America.
He then spent four seasons with Minnesota State from 2012 to 2016, where consistent work at centre earned him postseason recognition: an All-Tournament nod in 2014 and a spot on the All-WCHA First Team in 2015–16. College play gave him the platform to transition to the professional ranks.
Picked 52nd overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Blueger began his pro career in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL before signing his entry-level contract in March 2016. He made his NHL debut in January 2019 and recorded his first NHL goal days later. After several seasons in Pittsburgh he was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights on 1 March 2023 and took part in the Golden Knights' 2023 Stanley Cup run.
As a free agent that summer, he signed a one-year deal with the Vancouver Canucks for 2023–24, reached his 100th NHL point in November 2023 and re-signed with Vancouver in June 2024. In 2026 he agreed to a two-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Blueger's game reads as pragmatic and reliable: a centre who pays attention to defence, fits into lower-line roles, and chips in offensively when needed. His path — Riga to Shattuck, then Minnesota State, the AHL and the NHL — reflects steady progression and adaptability at each step.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 13:11
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:01
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:57
- Pts/GP
- 0.21
- EV points
- 4
- Hits
- 23
- Blocks
- 9
- Takeaways
- 7
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 47.9 %
- Off. zone starts
- 13.3 %
- Faceoffs
- 48.1 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
20between 7 and 33 (80% range)
- Goals
- 9
- Assists
- 12
- Games
- 65
So far: 4 pts in 19 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.36 pts per game (last season: 0.49).
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
Stable
- Points per game: 0.41 in 23-24, 0.49 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 11 → 15
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 32: the age when production usually declines
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 77 %
64
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 67
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 63
- Confidence 81 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 70
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 67
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 79
- Confidence 81 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 84
- Confidence 60 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 57
- Confidence 81 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 77
- Confidence 87 %
- PA
- Passing
- 72
- Confidence 77 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 67
- Confidence 77 %
- DF
- Defense
- 75
- Confidence 74 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 64
- Confidence 8 %
- EX
- Experience
- 81
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating67
- Top speed (35 %)35.8 · 69
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)5.137 · 71
- Distance /60 (20 %)15.8 · 60
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.4 · 74
ST — Strength63
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.697 · 71
- Body mass (50 %)-0.96 · 64
EN — Endurance70
- Ice time per game (45 %)14.8 · 75
- Total ice time (20 %)569 · 60
- Shift length (15 %)42.7 · 65
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)12.9 · 71
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.249 · 73
DU — Durability67
- Share of games played (100 %)0.751 · 67
CK — Checking79
- Hits /60 (70 %)5.348 · 79
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)5.08 · 81
- Season volume (10 %)4.025 · 74
FG — Fighting84
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)1.167 · 84
DI — Discipline57
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.032 · 55
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.686 · 72
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.497 · 57
FO — Faceoffs77
- Faceoff % (85 %)50.1 · 76
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)44.8 · 80
PA — Passing72
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.591 · 70
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.452 · 73
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.023 · 73
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.836 · 81
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.354 · 68
SC — Scoring67
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.675 · 69
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.656 · 63
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.31 · 73
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.124 · 68
- xG per shot (10 %)0.081 · 67
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)10.8 · 66
DF — Defense75
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.005 · 72
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.086 · 77
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.58 · 77
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.102 · 65
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.127 · 80
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)56.7 · 80
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.621 · 75
PS — Penalty shot64
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)25.4 · 57
EX — Experience81
- Career regular-season games (65 %)86
- Career playoff games (25 %)69
- NHL seasons (10 %)75
OV — Overall64
- SC · Scoring (20 %)67
- PA · Passing (20 %)72
- DF · Defense (20 %)75
- SK · Skating (12 %)67
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)77
- EN · Endurance (8 %)70
- DI · Discipline (5 %)57
- ST · Strength (3 %)63
- CK · Checking (2 %)79
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 64 | 67 | 67 | 75 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 67 | 57 | 76 |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 72 | 60 | 80 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 77 | 62 | 78 |
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
0.5
wins above replacement
229 of 615
PAL Rating
15/ 100
Performance · Very poor
399 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
17/ 100
Very poor return
1.80 M$ · expected PAL 46
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 27
- Defense
- 36
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- Offense
- 40
- Creation
- 14
- Shooting
- 40
- Possession
- 17
- Defense
- 43
- Discipline
- 7
- Power play
- 54
- Penalty kill
- 57
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 | VAN | 0.5 | 15 | 17 | 1.80 M$ |
| 2024-25 | VAN | -0.5 | 11 | 11 | 1.80 M$ |
| 2023-24 | VAN | -0.5 | 53 | 51 | 1.90 M$ |
| 2022-23 | VGK | -0.5 | 41 | 35 | 2.20 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
7/ 100
Low
better than 7% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
1/ 100
Low
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
38/ 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, 393 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 14
- Shot selection
- 11
- Penalties drawn
- 3
- Puck management
- 31
Defense
- Takeaways
- 58
- Discipline
- 43
- Safe zone exits
- 28
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 | VAN | 7 | 1 | 38 |
| 2024-25 | VAN | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| 2023-24 | VAN | 61 | 86 | 26 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 72 | 65 | 69 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.5
wins above replacement
-0.3 to 1.5 — 90% interval
229 of 615 forwards
+2.8 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.5
- EV defense
- -0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- -0.2
- Shooting
- +2.8
- Penalties
- -0.9
- Average → replacement
- +1.5
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | VAN | 35 | 0.5 | -0.3 to 1.5 | 229/615 |
| 2024-25 | VAN | 78 | -0.5 | -1.7 to 0.4 | 553/596 |
| 2023-24 | VAN | 68 | -0.5 | -1.2 to 0.5 | 549/608 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 63 | -0.5 | -1.2 to 0.2 | 571/617 |
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
- 130.3 km/h45th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.2 km/h25th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1749th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 37.6 %9th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 59.3 km50th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.93 km31st percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.3 %35th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.1 %11th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 45.3 %6th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1845th percentile | 254th percentile | 11.1 %41st percentile |
| High danger | 752nd percentile | 157th percentile | 14.3 %36th percentile |
| Mid range | 334th percentile | 177th percentile | 33.3 %96th percentile |
| Long range | 490th 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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UTA
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CGY
EDM
NYR
CBJ
SJS
NYI
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COL
VGK
NSH
OTTTeddy Blueger: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Teddy Blueger have in 2026-27?
Teddy Blueger has 2 goals and 4 points (2 assists) in 19 games in 2026-27.
How old is Teddy Blueger?
Teddy Blueger is 32 years old: he was born on August 15, 1994.
How tall is Teddy Blueger, and how much does he weigh?
Teddy Blueger is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 185 lb (84 kg).
Where is Teddy Blueger from?
Latvia: Teddy Blueger was born in Riga, Latvia.
What team does Teddy Blueger play for?
Teddy Blueger plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL, at C, wearing number 73.
Is Teddy Blueger injured?
No: Teddy Blueger is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Teddy Blueger?
Teddy Blueger produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 229th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 15 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Teddy Blueger make?
Teddy Blueger earns $1.8M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 17 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Teddy Blueger's contract end?
Teddy Blueger's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Teddy Blueger overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 17 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Teddy Blueger a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 229th 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 Teddy Blueger getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 11 in 2024-25 to 15 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Teddy Blueger played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Teddy Blueger has 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists).
What are Teddy Blueger's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Teddy Blueger has 471 games, 60 goals, 113 assists and 173 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 28 points in 68 games.
Where was Teddy Blueger drafted?
Teddy Blueger was drafted 52nd overall (round 2) by Pittsburgh Penguins in 2012.
Is Teddy Blueger better at home or on the road?
No real difference: in 2026-27, he averages 0.18 points per game at home (2 in 11 games) and 0.25 on the road (2 in 8 games).
How does Teddy Blueger perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Teddy Blueger has 37 games and 6 points in his career. His pace (0.16 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.37).
Which player is most similar to Teddy Blueger?
Jonathan Toews: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Jonathan Toews's page →Is Teddy Blueger a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 20 points in 2026-27, or 0.31 points per game.
Does Teddy Blueger have siblings?
Yes: his brother Roberts (played for Shattuck-Saint Mary's from 2012 to 2016).
Is Teddy Blueger married?
Yes, married to Monique LaFontaine in 2021.
What is Teddy Blueger's nationality?
Teddy Blueger is Latvian. Internationally: Latvia — international junior tournaments (2011 IIHF World U18 Championship; four World Junior Ice Hockey Championships), senior team debut at the 2017 IIHF World Championship; also named to the 2018 IIHF World Championship.
What awards has Teddy Blueger won?
Named to the WCHA All-Tournament Team, 2014 ; Named to the All-WCHA First Team, 2015–16.
How many championships has Teddy Blueger won?
3: USA Hockey national U18 title with Shattuck-Saint Mary's (year not specified in the article); Bauer/NIT Tournament title with Shattuck-Saint Mary's, 2011; Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights, 2023.
What is Teddy Blueger's nickname?
He is nicknamed "Teddy".
Where did Teddy Blueger play before turning pro?
Shattuck‑Saint Mary's (2009–2012); Minnesota State (NCAA, 2012–2016).
How many points is Teddy Blueger projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 20 points in 65 games in 2026-27 (7 to 33 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Toronto Maple Leafs teammates
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