Zach
Dean
C · STL
- WAR
- -0.2
- PTS
- 0
2023-24№ 518 / 608
Zach Dean (St. Louis Blues) stats, profile and latest news: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats and headlines.
Zach Dean
#52CPlays: Centre and winger · 35% of faceoffs
St. Louis Blues
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 85 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : January 3, 2003 · Grande Prairie, Canada
Drafted : 2021 · VGK · round 1, pick #30
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · RFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | St. Louis Blues | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | St. Louis Blues | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| NHL totals | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
Zach Dean: our analysis
2023-24 season: 9 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, -4 +/-, 10:33 TOI. WAR -0.2 (518th of 608).
Zach Dean is in his first season in the league. In 2023-24, He his WAR of -0.2 ranks 518th among 608 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-1.0).
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 9:58
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:02
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 5
- Blocks
- 0
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 34.4 %
- Off. zone starts
- 9.1 %
- Faceoffs
- 41.7 %
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WAR and PAL ratings, 2023-24
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, 2023-24
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.2
wins above replacement
-0.5 to -0.1 — 90% interval
518 of 608 forwards
-1.3 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.1
- EV defense
- -0.1
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -1.0
- Penalties
- -0.3
- Average → replacement
- +0.2
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.
- Top skating speed
- 34.3 km/h28th percentileleague avg. 35.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 310th percentileleague avg. 17
- Offensive zone time
- 36.9 %6th percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
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- Total distance, season
- 8.6 km9th percentileleague avg. 42.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.74 km24th percentileleague avg. 4.51 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 36.7 %4th percentileleague avg. 41.1 %
- Neutral zone time
- 20.8 %100th percentileleague avg. 18.4 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.4 %22nd percentileleague avg. 39.7 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 02nd percentile | 026th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 08th percentile | 038th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 011th percentile | 058th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 035th percentile | 093rd percentile | 0.0 %0th 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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COLZach Dean: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Zach Dean have in 2026-27?
Zach Dean has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 3 games in 2026-27.
How old is Zach Dean?
Zach Dean is 23 years old: he was born on January 4, 2003.
How tall is Zach Dean, and how much does he weigh?
Zach Dean is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 187 lb (85 kg).
Where is Zach Dean from?
Canada: Zach Dean was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada.
What team does Zach Dean play for?
Zach Dean plays for the St. Louis Blues in the NHL, at C, wearing number 52.
Is Zach Dean injured?
No: Zach Dean is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Zach Dean?
Zach Dean produced -0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24, 518th of 608 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Zach Dean make?
Zach Dean carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does Zach Dean's contract end?
Zach Dean's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Zach Dean a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 518th of 608 players at his position in the NHL in 2023-24. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Zach Dean played lately?
Over his last 3 games, Zach Dean has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists).
What are Zach Dean's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Zach Dean has 12 games, 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points. His best season: 2026-27, with 0 points in 3 games.
Where was Zach Dean drafted?
Zach Dean was drafted 30th overall (round 1) by Vegas Golden Knights in 2021.
How does Zach Dean perform in the playoffs?
Zach Dean has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
See also: his St. Louis Blues teammates
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