Vinnie
Hinostroza
C · COL · Limited · Very poor
- PAL
- 0
- WAR
- -0.6
- Value
- 1
- PTS
- 8
2025-26№ 585 / 615
Vinnie Hinostroza (Colorado Avalanche) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Vinnie Hinostroza
#18CPlays: Winger · 8% of faceoffs
Colorado Avalanche
HEIGHT : 178 cm · WEIGHT : 83 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : April 2, 1994 · Chicago, United States
Drafted : 2012 · CHI · round 6, pick #169
Contract : $875,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Florida Panthers | 17 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 16 |
| 2025-26 | Minnesota Wild | 48 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 15 |
| 2024-25 | Minnesota Wild | 25 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | Nashville Predators | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2023-24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | Buffalo Sabres | 26 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | Buffalo Sabres | 62 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 24 |
| 2020-21 | Chicago Blackhawks | 17 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 8 |
| 2020-21 | Florida Panthers | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Arizona Coyotes | 68 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 14 |
| 2018-19 | Arizona Coyotes | 72 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 14 |
| 2017-18 | Chicago Blackhawks | 50 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 10 |
| 2016-17 | Chicago Blackhawks | 49 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 17 |
| 2015-16 | Chicago Blackhawks | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| NHL totals | 477 | 65 | 114 | 179 | 144 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Minnesota Wild | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | Arizona Coyotes | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
Vinnie Hinostroza: our analysis
2025-26 season: 17 GP, 3 G, 5 A, 8 PTS, -4 +/-, 12:44 TOI. WAR -0.6 (585th of 615) · PAL 0, very poor.
In 2025-26, Vinnie Hinostroza, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 0 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.6 ranks 585th among 615 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
On the other hand, defense (1, among the weakest in the league) and possession (1, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: penalties (+0.5); his biggest cost: EV defense (-3.4).
A marked decline: his PAL was 18 in 2024-25, against 0 now; his WAR went from -0.0 to -0.6.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 1 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Vinnie Hinostroza's story
Growing up near Chicago, Vinnie Hinostroza came up through local youth programs before moving into junior hockey in the Midwest. He skated for the Chicago Mission AAA and was selected in the USHL Futures Draft by the Waterloo Black Hawks, where he completed his high school studies and gained the exposure that led to NCAA interest.
Taken 169th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2012 draft, Hinostroza opted for college hockey at Notre Dame. He spent two standout seasons with the Fighting Irish, earning a place on the Hockey East All-Rookie Team in 2013–2014 and on the conference First All-Star Team in 2014–2015. Following his junior year he signed a three-year entry-level deal with Chicago on 21 March 2015, forgoing his remaining collegiate eligibility.
His professional path has alternated between the AHL and the NHL. Assigned initially to the Rockford IceHogs, he made his NHL debut on 17 October 2015 against Columbus. Hinostroza scored his first NHL goal on 19 November 2016 and added two assists in that comeback overtime victory. Over the next years he moved through several organizations: included in the trade to Arizona in July 2018, released to free agency in 2020, signed by Florida, traded back to Chicago in April 2021, then signed with Buffalo for 2021–22. Subsequent stops have included Pittsburgh, Nashville (with time in Milwaukee), a claim by Minnesota in February 2025, a return to Florida in March 2026 and, most recently, a two-year, two-way contract with Colorado announced 1 July 2026.
Across those stops Hinostroza put up his most substantial NHL totals in Buffalo, while often splitting seasons between parent clubs and their AHL affiliates. His résumé shows a player frequently used as a depth forward, capable of moving between leagues and stepping into different roles depending on team needs.
On the ice, Hinostroza brings a mix of offensive instinct and adaptability. Whether producing points in the AHL or filling supporting lines in the NHL, he has built a journeyman profile centered on versatility and the ability to slot into varied assignments.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 10:56
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:28
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.28
- EV points
- 16
- Hits
- 41
- Blocks
- 27
- Takeaways
- 19
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 43.0 %
- Off. zone starts
- 25.3 %
- Faceoffs
- 46.8 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
10between 0 and 20 (80% range)
- Goals
- 3
- Assists
- 6
- Games
- 36
So far: 0 pts in 0 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.26 pts per game (last season: 0.28).
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
Slight decline
- Points per game: 0.26 in 24-25, 0.28 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 18 → 0
Outlook, age included
↓ DecliningAge 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 62 %
59
Replacement or prospect
- SK
- Skating
- 92
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 63
- Confidence 67 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 63
- Confidence 75 %
- DU
- Durability
- 57
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 72
- Confidence 67 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 79
- Confidence 47 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 77
- Confidence 67 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 69
- Confidence 62 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 68
- Confidence 62 %
- DF
- Defense
- 49
- Confidence 58 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 85
- Confidence 14 %
- EX
- Experience
- 76
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating92
- Top speed (35 %)37.2 · 89
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)12 · 91
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.8 · 86
- Speed consistency (15 %)36.5 · 89
ST — Strength63
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.041 · 74
- Body mass (50 %)-1.241 · 59
EN — Endurance63
- Ice time per game (45 %)12.5 · 59
- Total ice time (20 %)699 · 65
- Shift length (15 %)47.3 · 80
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)11.5 · 62
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.233 · 56
DU — Durability57
- Share of games played (100 %)0.668 · 57
CK — Checking72
- Hits /60 (70 %)3.967 · 75
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.158 · 47
- Season volume (10 %)3.738 · 68
FG — Fighting79
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.925 · 79
DI — Discipline77
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.021 · 77
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.66 · 74
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.787 · 77
PA — Passing69
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.521 · 65
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.56 · 79
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.005 · 68
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.429 · 74
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.219 · 57
SC — Scoring68
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.657 · 67
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.725 · 71
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.398 · 71
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.111 · 68
- xG per shot (10 %)0.08 · 65
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)12.2 · 76
DF — Defense49
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.165 · 52
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.341 · 55
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.971 · 51
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.024 · 76
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.954 · 62
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)62.5 · 51
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.454 · 73
PS — Penalty shot85
- Shootouts (60 %)33.6 · 86
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience76
- Career regular-season games (65 %)87
- Career playoff games (25 %)43
- NHL seasons (10 %)84
OV — Overall59
- SC · Scoring (20 %)68
- PA · Passing (20 %)69
- DF · Defense (20 %)49
- SK · Skating (12 %)92
- EN · Endurance (8 %)63
- DI · Discipline (5 %)77
- ST · Strength (3 %)63
- CK · Checking (2 %)72
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 59 | 92 | 68 | 49 |
| 2024-25 | 70 | 88 | 71 | 68 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 83 | 68 | 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
-0.6
wins above replacement
585 of 615
PAL Rating
0/ 100
Performance · Very poor
476 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
1/ 100
Very poor return
0.78 M$ · expected PAL 32
ProfileLimitedBelow average at both ends
- Offense
- 6
- Defense
- 1
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- Offense
- 25
- Creation
- 22
- Shooting
- 20
- Possession
- 1
- Defense
- 1
- Discipline
- 57
- Power play
- 45
- Penalty kill
- 25
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 | FLA | -0.6 | 0 | 1 | 0.78 M$ |
| 2024-25 | MIN | -0.0 | 18 | 35 | 0.78 M$ |
| 2022-23 | BUF | -0.2 | 11 | 10 | 1.70 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
23/ 100
Below average
better than 23% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
8/ 100
Low
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
57/ 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, 325 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 14
- Shot selection
- 25
- Penalties drawn
- 65
- Puck management
- 7
Defense
- Takeaways
- 96
- Discipline
- 31
- Safe zone exits
- 17
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 | FLA | 23 | 8 | 57 |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 8 | 5 | 30 |
| 2022-23 | BUF | 58 | 52 | 65 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.6
wins above replacement
-1.1 to 0.1 — 90% interval
585 of 615 forwards
-3.3 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.8
- EV defense
- -3.4
- Power play
- +0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -1.6
- Penalties
- +0.5
- Average → replacement
- +1.8
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | FLA | 65 | -0.6 | -1.1 to 0.1 | 585/615 |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 37 | -0.0 | -0.6 to 0.8 | 382/596 |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 14 | -0.2 | -0.6 to -0.1 | 510/608 |
| 2022-23 | BUF | 26 | -0.2 | -0.6 to 0.3 | 493/617 |
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
- 134.6 km/h41st percentileleague avg. 134.6 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 38.0 km/h96th percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 20496th percentileleague avg. 75
- Offensive zone time
- 39.9 %19th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 198.9 km47th percentileleague avg. 198.8 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.27 km66th percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.2 %11th percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.6 %33rd percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.5 %18th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6545th percentile | 642nd percentile | 9.2 %13th percentile |
| High danger | 2141st percentile | 445th percentile | 19.1 %44th percentile |
| Mid range | 1438th percentile | 130th percentile | 7.1 %15th percentile |
| Long range | 966th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2025-26
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DALVinnie Hinostroza: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Vinnie Hinostroza have in 2025-26?
Vinnie Hinostroza has 6 goals and 18 points (12 assists) in 65 games in 2025-26.
How old is Vinnie Hinostroza?
Vinnie Hinostroza is 32 years old: he was born on April 3, 1994.
How tall is Vinnie Hinostroza, and how much does he weigh?
Vinnie Hinostroza is 5'10" (178 cm) and weighs 183 lb (83 kg).
Where is Vinnie Hinostroza from?
United States: Vinnie Hinostroza was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What team does Vinnie Hinostroza play for?
Vinnie Hinostroza plays for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL, at C, wearing number 18.
Is Vinnie Hinostroza injured?
No: Vinnie Hinostroza is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Vinnie Hinostroza?
Vinnie Hinostroza produced -0.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 585th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 0 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Vinnie Hinostroza make?
Vinnie Hinostroza earns $775K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 1 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Vinnie Hinostroza's contract end?
Vinnie Hinostroza's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Vinnie Hinostroza overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 1 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Vinnie Hinostroza a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 585th 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 Vinnie Hinostroza getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 18 in 2024-25 to 0 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Vinnie Hinostroza played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Vinnie Hinostroza has 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists).
What are Vinnie Hinostroza's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Vinnie Hinostroza has 477 games, 65 goals, 114 assists and 179 points. His best season: 2018-19, with 39 points in 72 games.
Where was Vinnie Hinostroza drafted?
Vinnie Hinostroza was drafted 169th overall (round 6) by Chicago Blackhawks in 2012.
Is Vinnie Hinostroza better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2025-26, he averages 0.33 points per game at home (11 in 33 games) and 0.22 on the road (7 in 32 games).
How does Vinnie Hinostroza perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Vinnie Hinostroza has 9 games and 2 points in his career. His pace (0.22 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.38).
Which player is most similar to Vinnie Hinostroza?
Easton Cowan: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Easton Cowan's page →Is Vinnie Hinostroza a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 10 points in 2026-27, or 0.28 points per game.
What is Vinnie Hinostroza's nationality?
Vinnie Hinostroza is American.
What awards has Vinnie Hinostroza won?
Named to the 2013–14 Hockey East All-Rookie Team ; Named to the 2014–15 Hockey East First All-Star Team.
Where did Vinnie Hinostroza play before turning pro?
Chicago Mission AAA (U16 midget), Waterloo Black Hawks (selected 4th in the 2010 USHL Futures Draft), University of Notre Dame (Fighting Irish), collegiate seasons 2013–2015.
How many points is Vinnie Hinostroza projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 10 points in 36 games in 2026-27 (0 to 20 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Colorado Avalanche teammates
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