Wilmer
Skoog
C · DET
- WAR
- -0.1
- PTS
- 2
2025-26№ 447 / 615
Wilmer Skoog (Detroit Red Wings) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Wilmer Skoog
#73CPlays: Winger · 0% of faceoffs
Detroit Red Wings
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 94 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : July 16, 1999 · Stockholm, Sweden
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Florida Panthers | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| NHL totals | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
Wilmer Skoog: our analysis
2025-26 season: 3 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 PTS, +3 +/-, 15:01 TOI. WAR -0.1 (447th of 615).
In 2025-26, Wilmer Skoog, 27, his WAR of -0.1 ranks 447th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-0.3).
Wilmer Skoog's story
On 8 January 2020 Wilmer Skoog announced himself in dramatic fashion for Boston University by scoring the overtime winner in his collegiate debut against Brown. Born 17 July 1999 and hailing from Sweden, he followed that opening flourish with another decisive strike on 3 February 2020, netting the double‑overtime game‑winner in the Beanpot semifinal versus Boston College.
Skoog’s four years at Boston University showed steady development. As a freshman he finished with five goals and two assists in 17 games; his sophomore year produced four goals and four assists in 14 contests. In 2021–22 he led the team with a career‑high 15 goals and added 15 assists, earning a spot on the All‑Hockey East Second Team. He closed his college career in 2022–23 with a personal best of 16 goals and 15 assists across 37 games and was named to the All‑Hockey East Third Team.
Transitioning to the pro ranks, Skoog signed a one‑year AHL deal with the Charlotte Checkers on 19 April 2023 and scored 22 goals with nine assists in 49 games in 2023–24. On 12 April 2024 he inked a one‑year, two‑way contract with the Florida Panthers. During 2024–25 he recorded nine goals and 15 assists in 72 regular‑season games and also posted four goals and three assists in 18 Calder Cup playoff games as Charlotte reached the final. On 17 July 2025 he signed another one‑year, two‑way contract with Florida.
He opened 2025–26 back in Charlotte, where he had 18 goals and 19 assists in 59 games, ranking among the team’s top five in goals, assists and points before being recalled by the Panthers on 11 April 2026. He made his NHL debut that day against the Toronto Maple Leafs, logging two shots in 15:49 of ice time, and finished with two assists in three NHL appearances. On 1 July 2026 he signed a one‑year, two‑way contract with the Detroit Red Wings and is under contract to Detroit while playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL.
Across college and the minor pro ranks, Skoog has shown a knack for finding the net in key moments and sustaining goal production season to season, traits that helped him move from clutch collegiate finishes to a reliable scoring presence in the AHL and opportunities in the NHL.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 15:01
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:37
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:18
- Pts/GP
- 0.67
- EV points
- 2
- Hits
- 2
- Blocks
- 5
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 47.8 %
- Off. zone starts
- 17.2 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
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.
-0.1
wins above replacement
-0.1 to -0.0 — 90% interval
447 of 615 forwards
-0.3 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- 0.0
- EV defense
- 0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.3
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.1
In goals.
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
- 122.5 km/h11th percentileleague avg. 134.6 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.3 km/h5th percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 511th percentileleague avg. 75
- Offensive zone time
- 43.5 %70th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 11.4 km10th percentileleague avg. 198.8 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.04 km30th percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 43.2 %89th percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.1 %68th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 38.4 %71st percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 410th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 213th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 00th 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
NYR
TORWilmer Skoog: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Wilmer Skoog have in 2025-26?
Wilmer Skoog has 0 goals and 2 points (2 assists) in 3 games in 2025-26.
How old is Wilmer Skoog?
Wilmer Skoog is 27 years old: he was born on July 17, 1999.
How tall is Wilmer Skoog, and how much does he weigh?
Wilmer Skoog is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 207 lb (94 kg).
Where is Wilmer Skoog from?
Sweden: Wilmer Skoog was born in Stockholm, Sweden.
What team does Wilmer Skoog play for?
Wilmer Skoog plays for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL, at C, wearing number 73.
Is Wilmer Skoog injured?
No: Wilmer Skoog is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Wilmer Skoog?
Wilmer Skoog produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 447th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Wilmer Skoog make?
Wilmer Skoog carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does Wilmer Skoog's contract end?
Wilmer Skoog's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Wilmer Skoog a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 447th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Wilmer Skoog played lately?
Over his last 3 games, Wilmer Skoog has 2 points (0 goals, 2 assists).
What are Wilmer Skoog's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Wilmer Skoog has 3 games, 0 goals, 2 assists and 2 points.
How does Wilmer Skoog perform in the playoffs?
Wilmer Skoog has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Wilmer Skoog's nationality?
Wilmer Skoog is Swedish.
What awards has Wilmer Skoog won?
Named to the All-Hockey East Second Team (2021–22 season) ; Named to the All-Hockey East Third Team (2022–23 season).
Where did Wilmer Skoog play before turning pro?
Boston University, 2019–20 to 2022–23.
See also: his Detroit Red Wings teammates
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