Zach
Bogosian
D · MIN · Limited · Very poor
- PAL
- 15
- WAR
- 0.1
- Value
- 22
- PTS
- 6
2025-26№ 167 / 325
Zach Bogosian (Minnesota Wild) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Zach Bogosian
#24D
Minnesota Wild
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 105 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : July 14, 1990 · Massena, United States
Drafted : 2008 · ATL · round 1, pick #3
Contract : $1,250,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Minnesota Wild | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| 2025-26 | Minnesota Wild | 41 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 18 |
| 2024-25 | Minnesota Wild | 81 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 43 |
| 2023-24 | Minnesota Wild | 61 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 63 |
| 2023-24 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 46 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 42 |
| 2021-22 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 48 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 53 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 45 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 49 |
| 2019-20 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 2019-20 | Buffalo Sabres | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| 2018-19 | Buffalo Sabres | 65 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 52 |
| 2017-18 | Buffalo Sabres | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 2016-17 | Buffalo Sabres | 56 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 46 |
| 2015-16 | Buffalo Sabres | 64 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 68 |
| 2014-15 | Buffalo Sabres | 21 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
| 2014-15 | Winnipeg Jets | 41 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 40 |
| 2013-14 | Winnipeg Jets | 55 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 48 |
| 2012-13 | Winnipeg Jets | 33 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 29 |
| 2011-12 | Winnipeg Jets | 65 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 71 |
| 2010-11 | Atlanta Thrashers | 71 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 2009-10 | Atlanta Thrashers | 81 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 61 |
| 2008-09 | Atlanta Thrashers | 47 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 47 |
| NHL totals | 988 | 67 | 183 | 250 | 847 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Minnesota Wild | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | Minnesota Wild | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 2021-22 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 22 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 20 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| Playoff totals | 69 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 27 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2019-20
Zach Bogosian: our analysis
2025-26 season: 41 GP, 2 G, 4 A, 6 PTS, +8 +/-, 14:33 TOI. WAR 0.1 (167th of 325) · PAL 15, very poor.
In 2025-26, Zach Bogosian, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 15 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.1 ranks 167th among 325 regulars, in the bottom half.
On the other hand, possession (20, well below average) and creation (25, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+0.7); his biggest cost: penalties (-0.9).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 9; his WAR went from 0.0 to 0.1.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 22 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Zach Bogosian's story
Growing up in Massena, New York, Bogosian learned the game in the local minor system from age three and moved through school hockey to Cushing Academy, where he shifted from forward to a full-time defender. Early exposure to Ontario junior hockey — he watched Ottawa 67's games as a child — helped shape his decision to play in Canada rather than pursue the NCAA route.
In the OHL with the Peterborough Petes he emerged quickly: after a strong rookie season he broke out in 2007–08 with 61 points, earned a place on the OHL First All-Star Team and was among the finalists for the Red Tilson Trophy. That run into elite junior status left him rated among the top North American skaters and led to his selection third overall by the Atlanta Thrashers at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Turning pro in 2008, Bogosian signed a three-year entry-level contract and made the Thrashers' opening NHL roster, debuting on October 10, 2008 as the franchise's youngest-ever player at the time. A broken leg later that month required a conditioning stint with the AHL's Chicago Wolves before he returned and scored his first NHL goal in January 2009. By 2009–10 he posted career highs — 81 games, 10 goals (tying a team record for a defenseman) and 196 hits — underscoring the physical dimensions of his play.
After Atlanta relocated to Winnipeg he stayed with the franchise and in 2015 was part of a major trade to Buffalo. A difficult stretch in February 2020 ended with his contract situation in Buffalo concluding, and he signed with Tampa Bay later that month. In Tampa Bay he reached playoff hockey for the first time, registered his first playoff point in August 2020 and won the Stanley Cup on September 28, 2020. He then signed a one-year deal with Toronto for 2020–21, returned to Tampa Bay on a three-year contract in July 2021, and was traded to the Minnesota Wild on November 8, 2023; Minnesota extended him in March 2024.
On the international stage he debuted for the United States at the 2009 IIHF World Championship, appearing in all nine games and recording an assist against France as the Americans finished fourth. Known around the rink as “Bogo,” his game is straightforward: a physical, two-way defenseman who blends hitting, mobility and the willingness to move the puck up ice.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 16:45
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:03
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:09
- Pts/GP
- 0.06
- EV points
- 1
- Hits
- 21
- Blocks
- 13
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 43.7 %
- Off. zone starts
- 24.9 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
6between 2 and 15 (80% range)
- Goals
- 3
- Assists
- 4
- Games
- 65
So far: 1 pts in 18 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.11 pts per game (last season: 0.15).
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: 0.22 in 23-24, 0.15 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 9 → 15
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 36: 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 78 %
67
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 81
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 75
- Confidence 82 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 61
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 66
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 80
- Confidence 82 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 79
- Confidence 59 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 60
- Confidence 82 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 70
- Confidence 78 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 71
- Confidence 78 %
- DF
- Defense
- 70
- Confidence 75 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 93
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating81
- Top speed (35 %)36.4 · 87
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)2.439 · 80
- Distance /60 (20 %)14 · 70
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.2 · 82
ST — Strength75
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.342 · 61
- Body mass (50 %)1.665 · 88
EN — Endurance61
- Ice time per game (45 %)16.4 · 59
- Total ice time (20 %)587 · 59
- Shift length (15 %)48.4 · 79
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)15 · 62
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.63 · 61
DU — Durability66
- Share of games played (100 %)0.745 · 66
CK — Checking80
- Hits /60 (70 %)4.643 · 82
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.696 · 80
- Season volume (10 %)3.871 · 74
FG — Fighting79
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.909 · 79
DI — Discipline60
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.084 · 60
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.844 · 64
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.353 · 71
PA — Passing70
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.334 · 71
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.275 · 56
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.009 · 73
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.207 · 77
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.263 · 77
SC — Scoring71
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.202 · 73
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.167 · 66
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.34 · 79
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.073 · 68
- xG per shot (10 %)0.033 · 63
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)9.343 · 72
DF — Defense70
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.025 · 69
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.076 · 68
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.609 · 76
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.089 · 66
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.936 · 77
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)59.9 · 65
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)4.146 · 71
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience93
- Career regular-season games (65 %)97
- Career playoff games (25 %)80
- NHL seasons (10 %)100
OV — Overall67
- DF · Defense (30 %)70
- PA · Passing (22 %)70
- SK · Skating (12 %)81
- SC · Scoring (12 %)71
- EN · Endurance (9 %)61
- ST · Strength (6 %)75
- DI · Discipline (5 %)60
- CK · Checking (4 %)80
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 67 | 81 | 71 | 70 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 85 | 69 | 70 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 86 | 69 | 74 |
| 2022-23 | 64 | 80 | 69 | 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
0.1
wins above replacement
167 of 325
PAL Rating
15/ 100
Performance · Very poor
210 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
22/ 100
Very poor return
1.25 M$ · expected PAL 43
ProfileLimitedBelow average at both ends
- Offense
- 28
- Defense
- 23
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- Offense
- 41
- Creation
- 25
- Shooting
- 46
- Possession
- 20
- Defense
- 31
- Discipline
- 26
- Power play
- 55
- Penalty kill
- 26
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 | MIN | 0.1 | 15 | 22 | 1.25 M$ |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 0.0 | 9 | 16 | 1.25 M$ |
| 2023-24 | MIN | -0.1 | 40 | 50 | 0.85 M$ |
| 2022-23 | TBL | -0.5 | 10 | 16 | 0.85 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
39/ 100
Below average
better than 39% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
54/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
31/ 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, 137 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 55
- Shot selection
- 22
- Penalties drawn
- 65
- Puck management
- 91
Defense
- Takeaways
- 82
- Discipline
- 29
- Safe zone exits
- 8
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 | MIN | 39 | 54 | 31 |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 10 | 3 | 39 |
| 2023-24 | MIN | 15 | 45 | 11 |
| 2022-23 | TBL | 5 | 2 | 21 |
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
-0.3 to 0.6 — 90% interval
167 of 325 defensemen
+0.4 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.2
- EV defense
- -0.4
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- -0.1
- Shooting
- +0.7
- Penalties
- -0.9
- Average → replacement
- +1.2
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MIN | 41 | 0.1 | -0.3 to 0.6 | 167/325 |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 78 | 0.0 | -0.7 to 0.7 | 183/314 |
| 2023-24 | MIN | 65 | -0.1 | -0.7 to 0.4 | 226/316 |
| 2022-23 | TBL | 46 | -0.5 | -1.0 to -0.1 | 290/334 |
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
- 147.6 km/h72nd percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 32.1 km/h8th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 00th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 40.0 %31st percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 66.0 km53rd percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.86 km44th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.8 %46th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.3 %15th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.6 %22nd percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1970th percentile | 172nd percentile | 5.3 %51st percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 020th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 1691st 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
TBL
SJS
PHI
WSH
NYI
UTA
VAN
SEA
CGY
EDM
CBJ
STL
WPG
VGK
BUF
BOS
NSHZach Bogosian: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Zach Bogosian have in 2026-27?
Zach Bogosian has 1 goal and 1 point (0 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Zach Bogosian?
Zach Bogosian is 36 years old: he was born on July 15, 1990.
How tall is Zach Bogosian, and how much does he weigh?
Zach Bogosian is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 231 lb (105 kg).
Where is Zach Bogosian from?
United States: Zach Bogosian was born in Massena, New York, United States.
What team does Zach Bogosian play for?
Zach Bogosian plays for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL, at D, wearing number 24.
Is Zach Bogosian injured?
No: Zach Bogosian is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Zach Bogosian?
Zach Bogosian produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 167th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 15 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Zach Bogosian make?
Zach Bogosian earns $1.3M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 22 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Zach Bogosian's contract end?
Zach Bogosian's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Zach Bogosian overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 22 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Zach Bogosian a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 167th 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 Zach Bogosian getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 9 in 2024-25 to 15 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Zach Bogosian played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Zach Bogosian has 1 point (1 goal, 0 assists).
What are Zach Bogosian's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Zach Bogosian has 988 games, 67 goals, 183 assists and 250 points. His best season: 2011-12, with 30 points in 65 games.
Where was Zach Bogosian drafted?
Zach Bogosian was drafted 3rd overall (round 1) by ATL in 2008.
Is Zach Bogosian better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.14 points per game at home (1 in 7 games) and 0.00 on the road (0 in 11 games).
How does Zach Bogosian perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Zach Bogosian has 69 games and 10 points in his career. His pace (0.14 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.25).
Which player is most similar to Zach Bogosian?
Alexander Petrovic: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Alexander Petrovic's page →Is Zach Bogosian a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 6 points in 2026-27, or 0.09 points per game.
Does Zach Bogosian have siblings?
Yes: his brother Aaron Bogosian (professional ice hockey player; played four seasons at St. Lawrence University, served as captain, most recently played in the ECHL with the Florida Everblades).
Is Zach Bogosian related to anyone famous?
Yes: Ike Bogosian (father, college football player at Syracuse University (1979–1981), co-captain in his senior season).
Is Zach Bogosian married?
Yes, married to Bianca D'Agostino (August 2015).
What is Zach Bogosian's nationality?
Zach Bogosian is American. Internationally: United States national team — played at the 2009 IIHF World Championship (finished 4th).
What awards has Zach Bogosian won?
Named to the OHL Second All-Rookie Team (2006–07 season) ; Named to the OHL First All-Star Team (2007–08 season) ; One of five draft-eligible finalists for the Red Tilson Trophy (OHL most outstanding player) (2007–08).
How many championships has Zach Bogosian won?
1: Stanley Cup 2020 with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What is Zach Bogosian's nickname?
He is nicknamed "Bogo".
Where did Zach Bogosian play before turning pro?
Peterborough Petes (OHL), 2006–07 and 2007–08 seasons.
How many points is Zach Bogosian projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 6 points in 65 games in 2026-27 (2 to 15 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Minnesota Wild teammates
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