Tim
Stützle
C · OTT · Offensive · Above average
- PAL
- 68
- WAR
- 2.2
- Value
- 44
- PTS
- 83
2025-26№ 60 / 615
Tim Stützle (Ottawa Senators) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Tim Stützle
#18CPlays: Centre · 61% of faceoffs
Ottawa Senators
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 85 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : January 14, 2002 · Viersen, Germany
Drafted : 2020 · OTT · round 1, pick #3
Contract : $8,350,000 · 2023-24 → 2030-31 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFAM-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Ottawa Senators | 18 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | Ottawa Senators | 80 | 34 | 49 | 83 | 39 |
| 2024-25 | Ottawa Senators | 82 | 24 | 55 | 79 | 46 |
| 2023-24 | Ottawa Senators | 75 | 18 | 52 | 70 | 28 |
| 2022-23 | Ottawa Senators | 78 | 39 | 51 | 90 | 54 |
| 2021-22 | Ottawa Senators | 79 | 22 | 36 | 58 | 37 |
| 2020-21 | Ottawa Senators | 53 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 14 |
| NHL totals | 465 | 158 | 274 | 432 | 224 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Ottawa Senators | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Ottawa Senators | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | |
Tim Stützle: our analysis
2025-26 season: 80 GP, 34 G, 49 A, 83 PTS, +7 +/-, 20:16 TOI. WAR 2.2 (60th of 615) · PAL 68, above average.
In 2025-26, Tim Stützle, 24, posts a PAL Rating of 68 out of 100 (above average), and his WAR of 2.2 ranks 60th among 615 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: discipline (97, among the best in the league), offense (89, among the best in the league) and shooting (85, among the best in the league). On the other hand, penalty kill (4, among the weakest in the league) and defense (17, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+6.4); his biggest cost: EV defense (-1.9).
A season in line with 2024-25 (PAL of 69); his WAR went from 1.9 to 2.2.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 44 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Tim Stützle's story
Growing up in Viersen and moving through German junior clubs, Tim Stützle made his mark early with Krefelder EV 1981, finishing as his team's leading scorer in 2015–16. He moved to Jungadler Mannheim for 2017–18, putting up 18 goals and 29 assists, but chose to stay in Germany rather than pursuing a college or CHL route and signed a three-year pro deal with Adler Mannheim in June 2019.
He made his professional debut at 17 in the Champions Hockey League on 30 August 2019 and was the youngest player in the DEL during that season, playing 52 games and posting seven goals for a 34-point campaign. Ottawa selected him third overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft; Stützle signed his three-year entry-level contract with the Senators on 27 December 2020 and joined the club for the pandemic-affected 2020–21 season.
Stützle’s NHL arrival was immediate: debut on 15 January 2021, first goal the next day, a first hat trick on 8 May 2021 and Rookie of the Month honours for February. Ottawa moved him back to centre in 2021–22, a shift that coincided with tangible improvement — he finished that season with 22 goals and 58 points. In September 2022 he agreed to an eight-year extension worth 66.8 million dollars.
Subsequent years mixed breakthrough and setbacks. The 2022–23 campaign produced career highs (39 goals, 51 assists, 90 points), while 2023–24 was hampered by injuries and additional defensive burdens, culminating in an early season-ending shoulder injury. He rebounded in 2024–25 with 24 goals and 79 points in 82 games and made his first NHL playoff appearance; Ottawa reached the post-season but was eliminated in the first round.
Internationally, Stützle starred for Germany at junior world events, captaining the 2021 World Juniors and earning best forward and media all-star recognition, and has represented Germany at senior tournaments including World Championships and the 2026 Winter Olympics. On the ice he is valued for offensive creativity, versatility between wing and centre, and for gradually improving his defensive game and usage in key situations.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 21:54
- PP TOI/GP
- 4:06
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:32
- Pts/GP
- 1.28
- EV points
- 18
- Hits
- 43
- Blocks
- 9
- Takeaways
- 9
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 49.4 %
- Off. zone starts
- 39.6 %
- Faceoffs
- 57.2 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
94between 69 and 111 (80% range)
- Goals
- 37
- Assists
- 57
- Games
- 82
So far: 23 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 1.10 pts per game (last season: 1.04).
Three straight seasons of growth. Since 2018, of 97 players in that spot, 23 kept improving the next season; on average, their pace fell back to 90% of their best season.
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: 0.93 in 23-24, 1.04 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 69 → 68
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 24: usually still improving
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 86 %
89
High-end
- SK
- Skating
- 93
- Confidence 67 %
- ST
- Strength
- 71
- Confidence 89 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 89
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 88
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 78
- Confidence 89 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 72
- Confidence 66 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 94
- Confidence 89 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 75
- Confidence 83 %
- PA
- Passing
- 87
- Confidence 86 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 83
- Confidence 86 %
- DF
- Defense
- 62
- Confidence 84 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 98
- Confidence 54 %
- EX
- Experience
- 74
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating93
- Top speed (35 %)37.5 · 91
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)12.5 · 92
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.7 · 85
- Speed consistency (15 %)37.2 · 95
ST — Strength71
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.551 · 79
- Body mass (50 %)-0.858 · 67
EN — Endurance89
- Ice time per game (45 %)18.7 · 91
- Total ice time (20 %)1,552 · 89
- Shift length (15 %)46.4 · 79
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17.9 · 91
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)4.196 · 90
DU — Durability88
- Share of games played (100 %)0.883 · 88
CK — Checking78
- Hits /60 (70 %)4.637 · 77
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.972 · 77
- Season volume (10 %)4.844 · 84
FG — Fighting72
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.778 · 72
DI — Discipline94
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.103 · 94
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.678 · 72
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)1.28 · 96
FO — Faceoffs75
- Faceoff % (85 %)50.2 · 77
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)23.7 · 64
PA — Passing87
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.958 · 86
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.912 · 95
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.08 · 79
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)6.031 · 90
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.701 · 84
SC — Scoring83
- Goals /60 (25 %)1.094 · 84
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.866 · 80
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.567 · 85
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.286 · 77
- xG per shot (10 %)0.084 · 80
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)13.8 · 80
DF — Defense62
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.062 · 64
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.241 · 60
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.633 · 74
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.2 · 59
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.617 · 69
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)57.9 · 76
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)1.965 · 62
PS — Penalty shot98
- Shootouts (60 %)36 · 91
- Penalty shots (40 %)30.2 · 93
EX — Experience74
- Career regular-season games (65 %)86
- Career playoff games (25 %)45
- NHL seasons (10 %)66
OV — Overall89
- SC · Scoring (20 %)83
- PA · Passing (20 %)87
- DF · Defense (20 %)62
- SK · Skating (12 %)93
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)75
- EN · Endurance (8 %)89
- DI · Discipline (5 %)94
- ST · Strength (3 %)71
- CK · Checking (2 %)78
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 89 | 93 | 83 | 62 |
| 2024-25 | 86 | 92 | 78 | 65 |
| 2023-24 | 84 | 89 | 79 | 60 |
| 2022-23 | 89 | 83 | 87 | 63 |
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
2.2
wins above replacement
60 of 615
PAL Rating
68/ 100
Performance · Above average
138 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
44/ 100
Poor return
8.35 M$ · expected PAL 73
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 78
- Defense
- 15
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- Offense
- 89
- Creation
- 51
- Shooting
- 85
- Possession
- 54
- Defense
- 17
- Discipline
- 97
- Power play
- 76
- Penalty kill
- 4
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 | OTT | 2.2 | 68 | 44 | 8.35 M$ |
| 2024-25 | OTT | 1.9 | 69 | 40 | 8.35 M$ |
| 2023-24 | OTT | 0.3 | 39 | 13 | 8.35 M$ |
| 2022-23 | OTT | 2.4 | 82 | 90 | 0.93 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
79/ 100
Very good
better than 79% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
91/ 100
Elite
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
39/ 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, 87 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 86
- Shot selection
- 69
- Penalties drawn
- 95
- Puck management
- 19
Defense
- Takeaways
- 68
- Discipline
- 27
- Safe zone exits
- 42
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 | OTT | 79 | 91 | 39 |
| 2024-25 | OTT | 89 | 91 | 59 |
| 2023-24 | OTT | 89 | 94 | 54 |
| 2022-23 | OTT | 77 | 96 | 26 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.2
wins above replacement
1.0 to 4.1 — 90% interval
60 of 615 forwards
+11.5 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +1.1
- EV defense
- -1.9
- Power play
- -0.7
- Penalty kill
- -0.7
- Shooting
- +6.4
- Penalties
- +3.2
- Average → replacement
- +4.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | OTT | 80 | 2.2 | 1.0 to 4.1 | 60/615 |
| 2024-25 | OTT | 79 | 1.9 | 0.7 to 2.9 | 75/596 |
| 2023-24 | OTT | 75 | 0.3 | -0.6 to 1.4 | 278/608 |
| 2022-23 | OTT | 78 | 2.4 | 0.7 to 4.8 | 40/617 |
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
- 137.3 km/h69th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.7 km/h87th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 6998th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 45.3 %82nd percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 99.8 km99th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 6.47 km97th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 43.3 %86th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.0 %9th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 37.7 %73rd percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4289th percentile | 996th percentile | 21.4 %87th percentile |
| High danger | 1174th percentile | 699th percentile | 54.6 %97th percentile |
| Mid range | 1283rd percentile | 288th percentile | 16.7 %66th percentile |
| Long range | 383rd 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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TORTim Stützle: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Tim Stützle have in 2026-27?
Tim Stützle has 9 goals and 23 points (14 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Tim Stützle?
Tim Stützle is 24 years old: he was born on January 15, 2002.
How tall is Tim Stützle, and how much does he weigh?
Tim Stützle is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 187 lb (85 kg).
Where is Tim Stützle from?
Germany: Tim Stützle was born in Viersen, Germany.
What team does Tim Stützle play for?
Tim Stützle plays for the Ottawa Senators in the NHL, at C, wearing number 18.
Is Tim Stützle injured?
No: Tim Stützle is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Tim Stützle?
Tim Stützle produced 2.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 60th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 68 out of 100: above average for his position.
How much does Tim Stützle make?
Tim Stützle earns $8.4M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 44 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Tim Stützle's contract end?
Tim Stützle's contract runs through the 2030-31 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Tim Stützle overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 44 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Tim Stützle a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 60th 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 Tim Stützle getting better?
He is holding steady: his PAL rating went from 69 in 2024-25 to 68 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Tim Stützle played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Tim Stützle has 12 points (4 goals, 8 assists).
What are Tim Stützle's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Tim Stützle has 465 games, 158 goals, 274 assists and 432 points. His best season: 2022-23, with 90 points in 78 games.
Where was Tim Stützle drafted?
Tim Stützle was drafted 3rd overall (round 1) by Ottawa Senators in 2020.
Is Tim Stützle better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 1.00 points per game at home (8 in 8 games) and 1.50 on the road (15 in 10 games).
How does Tim Stützle perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Tim Stützle has 10 games and 6 points in his career. His pace (0.60 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.93).
Which player is most similar to Tim Stützle?
Charlie Coyle: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Charlie Coyle's page →Is Tim Stützle a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a top-tier pick: our projection has him at 94 points in 2026-27, or 1.15 points per game.
What is Tim Stützle's nationality?
Tim Stützle is German. Internationally: Germany: named to the 2026 Winter Olympics roster; 2022 World Championship (injured, left tournament after three games); 2025 IIHF World Championships; 2021 World Junior Championships (captain, led Germany to the playoff round for the first time, 5 goals and 5 assists in 5 games, named best forward by the directorate and selected to the media all-star team); 2020 World Junior Championships (selected as Germany junior team's best player at the end of the first qualifying match, 5 assists in 5 games).
What awards has Tim Stützle won?
Best forward, 2021 World Junior Championships (awarded by the directorate) ; Media all-star team, 2021 World Junior Championships ; NHL Rookie of the Month for February 2021 ; NHL First Star of the Week (week ending 20 February 2023) ; Selected as Germany junior team's best player at the end of the first qualifying match, 2020 World Junior Championships.
Where did Tim Stützle play before turning pro?
Junior hockey with Krefelder EV 1981 (top scorer 2015–16); transferred to Jungadler Mannheim for 2017–18; signed a three-year contract with Adler Mannheim in June 2019; made professional debut 30 August 2019 (Champions Hockey League).
How many points is Tim Stützle projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 94 points in 82 games in 2026-27 (69 to 111 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Ottawa Senators teammates
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