Travis
Sanheim
D · PHI · Defensive · Excellent
- PAL
- 82
- WAR
- 2.0
- Value
- 73
- PTS
- 37
2025-26№ 22 / 325
Travis Sanheim (Philadelphia Flyers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Travis Sanheim
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 101 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : March 28, 1996 · Elkhorn, Canada
Drafted : 2014 · PHI · round 1, pick #17
Contract : $6,250,000 · 2023-24 → 2030-31 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $3,000,000NTC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Philadelphia Flyers | 19 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 12 |
| 2025-26 | Philadelphia Flyers | 81 | 11 | 26 | 37 | 20 |
| 2024-25 | Philadelphia Flyers | 82 | 8 | 22 | 30 | 40 |
| 2023-24 | Philadelphia Flyers | 81 | 10 | 34 | 44 | 48 |
| 2022-23 | Philadelphia Flyers | 81 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 40 |
| 2021-22 | Philadelphia Flyers | 80 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 34 |
| 2020-21 | Philadelphia Flyers | 55 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 23 |
| 2019-20 | Philadelphia Flyers | 69 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 32 |
| 2018-19 | Philadelphia Flyers | 82 | 9 | 26 | 35 | 22 |
| 2017-18 | Philadelphia Flyers | 49 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 20 |
| NHL totals | 678 | 66 | 191 | 257 | 291 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Philadelphia Flyers | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 2019-20 | Philadelphia Flyers | 16 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| 2017-18 | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 30 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | |
Travis Sanheim: our analysis
2025-26 season: 81 GP, 11 G, 26 A, 37 PTS, +12 +/-, 24:13 TOI. WAR 2.0 (22nd of 325) · PAL 82, excellent.
In 2025-26, Travis Sanheim, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 82 out of 100 (excellent), and his WAR of 2.0 ranks 22nd among 325 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: penalty kill (96, among the best in the league), discipline (87, among the best in the league) and shooting (80, well above average). On the other hand, power play (2, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+2.4); his biggest cost: power play (-0.5).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 74 in 2024-25 to 82; his WAR went from 0.5 to 2.0.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 73 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Travis Sanheim's story
Raised on a family farm in Elkhorn, Manitoba, Travis Sanheim learned to skate and think the game early while playing with his fraternal twin Taylor for the Yellowhead Chiefs in Manitoba’s U-18 AAA circuit. Often facing larger opponents in minor hockey, he developed quicker feet and anticipation that later defined his play from the blue line.
Selected 177th overall in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft, Sanheim joined the Calgary Hitmen for 2013–14 and overcame a slow start and a late growth spurt to become a reliable partner in their defensive corps. His steady improvement and increased responsibilities drew the attention of NHL scouts and led to Philadelphia taking him 17th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
After attending Flyers camps and signing an entry-level deal, Sanheim returned to the Hitmen and delivered a breakout offensive season for a defenseman, including a dramatic double-overtime playoff winner that pushed Calgary deeper into the conference race. His final WHL season saw him top CHL defensemen in points per game despite missing time for injury and for duty with Team Canada at the 2016 World Junior Championship.
Sanheim began his pro career with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL before making the Flyers’ opening roster in 2017–18. He recorded his first NHL goal on 14 December 2017 and skated in his first Stanley Cup playoff series in April 2018, scoring his first playoff goal during that run. Philadelphia extended his contract multiple times: a two-year deal signed 24 June 2019, another two-year agreement on 21 August 2021 that avoided arbitration, and an eight-year extension signed 13 October 2022.
Internationally, he represented Canada West at the 2013 U-17 Challenge and helped Canada win bronze at the 2014 IIHF U18 Championship, leading all tournament defensemen with six points and earning recognition among Canada’s top three players as well as tournament best defenseman. On the ice, Sanheim is best described as a mobile, puck-moving defenseman who blends offensive instincts with defensive responsibility.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 25:00
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:35
- SH TOI/GP
- 3:32
- Pts/GP
- 0.37
- EV points
- 6
- Hits
- 14
- Blocks
- 42
- Takeaways
- 5
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 46.4 %
- Off. zone starts
- 28.1 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
34between 20 and 47 (80% range)
- Goals
- 9
- Assists
- 26
- Games
- 83
So far: 7 pts in 19 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.42 pts per game (last season: 0.46).
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: 0.54 in 23-24, 0.46 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 74 → 82
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 30: 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 88 %
88
High-end
- SK
- Skating
- 87
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 78
- Confidence 90 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 86
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 92
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 69
- Confidence 90 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 47
- Confidence 67 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 86
- Confidence 90 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 75
- Confidence 88 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 84
- Confidence 88 %
- DF
- Defense
- 81
- Confidence 86 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 84
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating87
- Top speed (35 %)36 · 82
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)3.203 · 87
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.7 · 86
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.3 · 84
ST — Strength78
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.26 · 68
- Body mass (50 %)1.293 · 86
EN — Endurance86
- Ice time per game (45 %)22.3 · 89
- Total ice time (20 %)1,899 · 91
- Shift length (15 %)46.3 · 70
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)19.5 · 81
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.496 · 86
DU — Durability92
- Share of games played (100 %)0.895 · 92
CK — Checking69
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.236 · 68
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.775 · 67
- Season volume (10 %)3.85 · 73
FG — Fighting47
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.652 · 47
DI — Discipline86
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.004 · 86
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.51 · 81
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.486 · 81
PA — Passing75
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.397 · 78
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.421 · 76
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.009 · 76
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.038 · 49
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.258 · 77
SC — Scoring84
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.298 · 82
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.271 · 83
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.233 · 76
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.242 · 88
- xG per shot (10 %)0.04 · 93
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)8.798 · 68
DF — Defense81
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.032 · 76
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.029 · 76
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.455 · 85
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.193 · 89
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.975 · 75
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)54.1 · 94
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)4.928 · 79
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience84
- Career regular-season games (65 %)92
- Career playoff games (25 %)65
- NHL seasons (10 %)78
OV — Overall88
- DF · Defense (30 %)81
- PA · Passing (22 %)75
- SK · Skating (12 %)87
- SC · Scoring (12 %)84
- EN · Endurance (9 %)86
- ST · Strength (6 %)78
- DI · Discipline (5 %)86
- CK · Checking (4 %)69
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 88 | 87 | 84 | 81 |
| 2024-25 | 85 | 86 | 84 | 76 |
| 2023-24 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 74 |
| 2022-23 | 72 | 87 | 82 | 64 |
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
2.0
wins above replacement
22 of 325
PAL Rating
82/ 100
Performance · Excellent
41 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
73/ 100
Good value
6.25 M$ · expected PAL 68
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 72
- Defense
- 86
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- Offense
- 73
- Creation
- 66
- Shooting
- 80
- Possession
- 79
- Defense
- 77
- Discipline
- 87
- Power play
- 2
- Penalty kill
- 96
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 | PHI | 2.0 | 82 | 73 | 6.25 M$ |
| 2024-25 | PHI | 0.5 | 74 | 49 | 6.25 M$ |
| 2023-24 | PHI | 0.1 | 84 | 63 | 6.25 M$ |
| 2022-23 | PHI | -0.6 | 36 | 17 | 4.68 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
85/ 100
Very good
better than 85% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
92/ 100
Elite
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
60/ 100
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, 33 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 71
- Shot selection
- 96
- Penalties drawn
- 71
- Puck management
- 37
Defense
- Takeaways
- 65
- Discipline
- 82
- Safe zone exits
- 13
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 | PHI | 85 | 92 | 60 |
| 2024-25 | PHI | 80 | 79 | 65 |
| 2023-24 | PHI | 89 | 98 | 32 |
| 2022-23 | PHI | 75 | 95 | 26 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.0
wins above replacement
0.8 to 3.3 — 90% interval
22 of 325 defensemen
+10.6 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.7
- EV defense
- +2.3
- Power play
- -0.5
- Penalty kill
- +1.0
- Shooting
- +2.4
- Penalties
- +0.7
- Average → replacement
- +4.0
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | PHI | 81 | 2.0 | 0.8 to 3.3 | 22/325 |
| 2024-25 | PHI | 79 | 0.5 | -0.3 to 1.6 | 93/314 |
| 2023-24 | PHI | 81 | 0.1 | -1.0 to 1.2 | 150/316 |
| 2022-23 | PHI | 81 | -0.6 | -1.6 to 0.7 | 307/334 |
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
- 154.0 km/h93rd percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.6 km/h66th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1480th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 38.9 %19th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 102.8 km98th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 7.19 km98th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.0 %18th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.1 %49th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 43.0 %16th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3492nd percentile | 172nd percentile | 2.9 %28th percentile |
| High danger | 394th percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %60th percentile |
| Mid range | 1397th percentile | 190th percentile | 7.7 %52nd percentile |
| Long range | 1177th 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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PITTravis Sanheim: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Travis Sanheim have in 2026-27?
Travis Sanheim has 1 goal and 7 points (6 assists) in 19 games in 2026-27.
How old is Travis Sanheim?
Travis Sanheim is 30 years old: he was born on March 29, 1996.
How tall is Travis Sanheim, and how much does he weigh?
Travis Sanheim is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 223 lb (101 kg).
Where is Travis Sanheim from?
Canada: Travis Sanheim was born in Elkhorn, Manitoba, Canada.
What team does Travis Sanheim play for?
Travis Sanheim plays for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL, at D, wearing number 6.
Is Travis Sanheim injured?
No: Travis Sanheim is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Travis Sanheim?
Travis Sanheim produced 2.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 22nd of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 82 out of 100: excellent for his position.
How much does Travis Sanheim make?
Travis Sanheim earns $6.3M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 73 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Travis Sanheim's contract end?
Travis Sanheim's contract runs through the 2030-31 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NTC / M-NTC clause.
Is Travis Sanheim overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 73 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Travis Sanheim a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 22nd of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Travis Sanheim getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 74 in 2024-25 to 82 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Travis Sanheim played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Travis Sanheim has 4 points (0 goals, 4 assists).
What are Travis Sanheim's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Travis Sanheim has 678 games, 66 goals, 191 assists and 257 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 44 points in 81 games.
Where was Travis Sanheim drafted?
Travis Sanheim was drafted 17th overall (round 1) by Philadelphia Flyers in 2014.
Is Travis Sanheim better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.50 points per game at home (5 in 10 games) and 0.22 on the road (2 in 9 games).
How does Travis Sanheim perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Travis Sanheim has 30 games and 11 points in his career. His pace (0.37 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.38).
Which player is most similar to Travis Sanheim?
Philip Broberg: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Philip Broberg's page →Is Travis Sanheim a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 34 points in 2026-27, or 0.41 points per game.
Does Travis Sanheim have siblings?
Yes: his brother Taylor Sanheim (winger; named a temporary alternate captain of the Hitmen during Travis's absence).
Is Travis Sanheim related to anyone famous?
Yes: Kent Sanheim (father); Shelley Sanheim (mother).
What is Travis Sanheim's nationality?
Travis Sanheim is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — Canada West at the 2013 World U‑17 Hockey Challenge; bronze medal at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships (WJC‑18); named to Canada's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics (announced December 31, 2025).
What awards has Travis Sanheim won?
Tournament best defenceman at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships (WJC‑18) ; Named one of Canada's top three players at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships (WJC‑18).
How many championships has Travis Sanheim won?
1: Bronze medal with Canada at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships (WJC‑18).
Where did Travis Sanheim play before turning pro?
Calgary Hitmen (WHL), 2013–14 through 2015–16 seasons.
How many points is Travis Sanheim projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 34 points in 83 games in 2026-27 (20 to 47 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Philadelphia Flyers teammates
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