Brenden Dillon
| Position | Left Defense | Current Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 3 years |
| Height | 6'4" | Expires | 2026-27 |
| Weight (lbs) | 225 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 36 |
| Age | 34 (Nov 13, 1990) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | Undrafted |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Signed 3 years @ $4.000M AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Washington Capitals | Signed 4 years @ $3.900M AAV starting in 2020-21 | |
| Jun 29, 2015 | San Jose Sharks | Signed 5 years @ $3.270M AAV starting in 2015-16 | |
| Oct 5, 2014 | Dallas Stars | Signed 1 year @ $1.250M AAV starting in 2014-15 | |
| Mar 1, 2011 | Dallas Stars | Signed to an entry level contract. |
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | SJS | 76 | 1139:30 | 0.11 | 0.42 | 0.53 | 0.16 | -0.06 | 2.30 | 3.57 | -1.27 | 0.00 | 4.10 |
| 2016-17 | SJS | 81 | 1219:54 | 0.10 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 0.16 | -0.06 | 2.44 | 3.95 | -1.51 | 1.68 | 0.84 |
| 2017-18 | SJS | 81 | 1236:10 | 0.24 | 0.73 | 0.97 | 0.16 | 0.09 | 6.41 | 4.14 | 2.27 | 0.78 | 1.55 |
| 2018-19 | SJS | 82 | 1299:41 | 0.00 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.10 | -0.10 | 0.00 | 3.21 | -3.21 | 0.00 | 1.83 |
| 2019-20 | SJS | 59 | 953:53 | 0.06 | 0.75 | 0.82 | 0.11 | -0.05 | 2.33 | 4.01 | -1.68 | 0.00 | 6.15 |
| 2019-20 | WSH | 10 | 161:16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.06 | -0.06 | 0.00 | 1.88 | -1.88 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2019-20 | SJS, WSH | 69 | 1115:09 | 0.05 | 0.65 | 0.70 | 0.10 | -0.05 | 1.92 | 3.64 | -1.72 | 0.00 | 5.19 |
| 2020-21 | WSH | 56 | 915:36 | 0.13 | 0.98 | 1.11 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 4.08 | 3.43 | 0.65 | 0.00 | 2.50 |
| 2021-22 | WPG | 79 | 1300:01 | 0.09 | 0.69 | 0.78 | 0.13 | -0.04 | 2.63 | 3.65 | -1.02 | 1.67 | 0.00 |
| 2022-23 | WPG | 82 | 1333:54 | 0.09 | 0.72 | 0.81 | 0.13 | -0.04 | 2.60 | 3.86 | -1.26 | 0.85 | 1.71 |
| 2023-24 | WPG | 77 | 1220:24 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 0.88 | 0.14 | 0.25 | 10.53 | 3.83 | 6.70 | 0.85 | 1.71 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 82 | 1256:03 | 0.10 | 0.57 | 0.67 | 0.09 | 0.00 | 4.55 | 4.42 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 4.35 |
| 2025-26 | NJD | 3 | 39:30 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.06 | -0.06 | 0.00 | 4.22 | -4.22 | 0.00 | 33.33 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | SJS | 76 | 1139:30 | 39.23 | 1.90 | 2.44 | 37.49 | 1.74 | 2.31 | 52.17 | 51.29 | -0.19 | 0.32 | -5.54 |
| 2016-17 | SJS | 81 | 1219:54 | 41.36 | 1.57 | 2.54 | 35.12 | 1.82 | 2.13 | 46.38 | 54.37 | -0.08 | -0.24 | 1.82 |
| 2017-18 | SJS | 81 | 1236:10 | 45.14 | 2.43 | 2.64 | 41.35 | 3.06 | 2.51 | 44.25 | 51.21 | 0.05 | 0.09 | -0.45 |
| 2018-19 | SJS | 82 | 1299:41 | 46.63 | 3.05 | 2.84 | 34.16 | 2.35 | 2.09 | 56.41 | 57.63 | 0.14 | -0.38 | 5.35 |
| 2019-20 | SJS | 59 | 953:53 | 40.07 | 2.39 | 2.35 | 37.05 | 2.45 | 2.26 | 49.35 | 51.04 | -0.11 | -0.37 | 2.61 |
| 2019-20 | WSH | 10 | 161:16 | 46.13 | 2.98 | 2.80 | 43.53 | 3.72 | 2.27 | 44.44 | 55.22 | 0.22 | -0.17 | 3.77 |
| 2019-20 | SJS, WSH | 69 | 1115:09 | 40.95 | 2.48 | 2.42 | 37.99 | 2.64 | 2.26 | 48.42 | 51.69 | -0.06 | -0.34 | 2.83 |
| 2020-21 | WSH | 56 | 915:36 | 40.37 | 3.34 | 2.32 | 39.06 | 2.56 | 2.23 | 56.67 | 50.98 | -0.01 | 0.03 | -0.50 |
| 2021-22 | WPG | 79 | 1300:01 | 42.28 | 2.58 | 2.72 | 44.68 | 2.31 | 2.88 | 52.83 | 48.60 | 0.10 | 0.25 | -1.35 |
| 2022-23 | WPG | 82 | 1333:54 | 43.41 | 2.07 | 2.65 | 38.41 | 2.25 | 2.32 | 47.92 | 53.35 | -0.06 | -0.31 | 2.59 |
| 2023-24 | WPG | 77 | 1220:24 | 42.38 | 2.56 | 2.40 | 43.85 | 2.06 | 2.43 | 55.32 | 49.64 | -0.15 | 0.04 | -1.95 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 82 | 1256:03 | 42.61 | 2.68 | 2.45 | 44.23 | 2.77 | 2.46 | 49.12 | 49.88 | 0.14 | 0.28 | -1.59 |
| 2025-26 | NJD | 3 | 39:30 | 45.57 | 4.56 | 2.54 | 41.01 | 6.08 | 2.64 | 42.86 | 48.97 | 0.50 | 0.10 | 4.48 |
NHL Edge Stats
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Defense Pairs
| Season | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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New Jersey Devils Goal Breakdown: Connor Brown Redirects Arseny Gritsyuk’s Feed — Devils Place Dadonov on IR, Recall Halonen at All About the Jersey (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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Weak Start, Good Fight, Disastrous Finish: Devils Drop Opener 6-3 to Hurricanes With Three Late Goals Against at All About the Jersey (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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Game Preview #1: New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes at All About the Jersey (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Fresh wounds will be opened as the Hurricanes battle a division foe to begin the year at Cardiac Cane (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Connor McDavid, Winning Now, and Why the Devils Need to Be More Aggressive at All About the Jersey (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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New Jersey Devils Announce 2025-26 Opening Night Roster at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Projecting the New Jersey Devils Roster & Lineup for Opening Night 2025-26 at New Jersey Hockey Now (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
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Predicting New Jersey Devils final 23-man roster and line projections for opening night at Pucks and Pitchforks (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
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Key New Jersey Devils defenseman suffers undisclosed injury vs. Rangers at Pucks and Pitchforks (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
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New Jersey Devils seemingly determine winner in race to replace Luke Hughes at Pucks and Pitchforks (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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New Jersey Devils preview final roster with new training camp groups at Pucks and Pitchforks (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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New Jersey Devils 2025-26 Season Preview Part 1: The Defensemen at All About the Jersey (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Ethan Edwards left out of New Jersey Devils' main practice after big game, big quotes at Pucks and Pitchforks (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Brett Pesce at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon reveals he had controversial neck surgery at Pucks and Pitchforks (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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Way-too-early New Jersey Devils opening night defensive pair predictions at Pucks and Pitchforks (Mon Sep 15, 2025)
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Ranking NHL Teams By Defensemen at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 8, 2025)
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Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Brenden Dillon at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 7, 2025)
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Anton Silayev shouldn't be forgotten as the future of the New Jersey Devils' defense at Pucks and Pitchforks (Sat Sep 6, 2025)
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Could There be Some Shuffling of the New Jersey Devils Defense Pairs? at All About the Jersey (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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Working On Labor Day; The New Jersey Devils And The Value Of Working On Your Craft at All About the Jersey (Mon Sep 1, 2025)
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Will injured New Jersey Devils players be ready for the start of training camp? at Pucks and Pitchforks (Mon Sep 1, 2025)
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New Jersey Devils' 2024 offseason proved to be transformative despite taking the wrong approach at Pucks and Pitchforks (Sat Aug 30, 2025)
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Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Dougie Hamilton at The Hockey Writers (Thu Aug 28, 2025)
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Devils Concern-O-Meter: Health, The Blueline, Aging Goaltending & More at New Jersey Hockey Now (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 29 | $3,900,000 | $3,900,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | UFA | ||
| 2021-22 | 30 | $3,900,000 | $3,900,000 | - | $2,000,000 | $1,100,000 | $3,100,000 | $3,100,000 | UFA | ||
| 2022-23 | 31 | $3,900,000 | $3,900,000 | - | $2,500,000 | $3,000,000 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2023-24 | 32 | $3,900,000 | $3,900,000 | - | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | $6,500,000 | $9,100,000 | $15,600,000 | $15,600,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 24 | $3,270,000 | $3,270,000 | - | $500,000 | $1,900,000 | $2,400,000 | $2,400,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2016-17 | 25 | $3,270,000 | $3,270,000 | - | - | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2017-18 | 26 | $3,270,000 | $3,270,000 | - | - | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2018-19 | 27 | $3,270,000 | $3,270,000 | - | - | $3,900,000 | $3,900,000 | $3,900,000 | UFA | ||
| 2019-20 | 28 | $3,270,000 | $3,270,000 | - | - | $3,900,000 | $3,900,000 | $3,900,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | $500,000 | $15,850,000 | $16,350,000 | $16,350,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 23 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | - | - | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | RFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 20 | $743,333 | $900,000 | $260,000 | $90,000 | $550,000 | $640,000 | $67,500 | ELC | ||
| 2012-13 | 21 | $743,333 | $900,000 | $210,000 | $90,000 | $600,000 | $690,000 | $67,500 | ELC | ||
| 2013-14 | 22 | $743,333 | $900,000 | - | $90,000 | $810,000 | $900,000 | $67,500 | ELC | ||
| Total | $470,000 | $270,000 | $1,960,000 | $2,230,000 | $202,500 |
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2006-07 | PIJHL | Hope Icebreakers | 45 | 4 | 27 | 31 | 38 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2007-08 | WHL | Seattle | 71 | 1 | 10 | 11 | +16 | 54 | 12 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 21 | |||||||
| 2008-09 | WHL | Seattle | 70 | 0 | 10 | 10 | -11 | 68 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 6 | |||||||
| 2009-10 | WHL | Seattle | 67 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -12 | 101 | ||||||||||||
| 2010-11 | WHL | Seattle | 72 | 8 | 51 | 59 | -25 | 139 | ||||||||||||
| 2010-11 | AHL | Texas | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 8 | 8 | 0.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 7 | |||||
| 2011-12 | AHL | Texas | 76 | 6 | 23 | 29 | -6 | 97 | 119 | 504.0 | ||||||||||
| 2011-12 | NHL | Dallas Stars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.0 | 19:59 | |||||||||||
| 2012-13 | NHL | Dallas Stars | 48 | 3 | 5 | 8 | +1 | 65 | 75 | 4.0 | 21:23 | |||||||||
| 2012-13 | AHL | Texas | 37 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -1 | 45 | 72 | 417.0 | ||||||||||
| 2012-13 | WC-A | Canada | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +3 | |||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | NHL | Dallas Stars | 80 | 6 | 11 | 17 | +9 | 86 | 97 | 6.2 | 21:06 | 2 | -2 | 2 | 3 | 0.0 | 18:13 | |||
| 2014-15 | NHL | San Jose Sharks | 60 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -11 | 54 | 75 | 2.7 | 19:13 | |||||||||
| 2014-15 | NHL | Dallas Stars | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 23 | 16 | 0.0 | 20:37 | |||||||||
| 2015-16 | NHL | San Jose Sharks | 76 | 2 | 9 | 11 | +8 | 61 | 93 | 2.2 | 16:41 | 24 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 11 | 19 | 0.0 | 15:09 | |
| 2016-17 | NHL | San Jose Sharks | 81 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 60 | 86 | 2.3 | 16:28 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 | 3 | 0.0 | 16:29 | |
| 2017-18 | NHL | San Jose Sharks | 81 | 5 | 17 | 22 | -7 | 60 | 88 | 5.7 | 17:19 | 10 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 32 | 6 | 0.0 | 17:38 | |
| 2018-19 | NHL | San Jose Sharks | 82 | 1 | 21 | 22 | +19 | 61 | 71 | 1.4 | 17:45 | 20 | 2 | 2 | -8 | 24 | 12 | 0.0 | 16:27 | |
| 2019-20 | NHL | San Jose Sharks | 59 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 83 | 48 | 2.1 | 19:22 | ||||||||||
| 2019-20 | NHL | Washington Capitals | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 21 | 10 | 0.0 | 20:02 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.0 | 22:09 | ||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Washington Capitals | 56 | 2 | 17 | 19 | +15 | 49 | 51 | 3.9 | 18:57 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 5 | 20.0 | 19:51 | ||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Winnipeg Jets | 79 | 3 | 17 | 20 | +16 | 67 | 85 | 3.5 | 18:50 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Winnipeg Jets | 82 | 2 | 21 | 23 | +2 | 76 | 83 | 2.4 | 19:35 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 9 | 7 | 0.0 | 22:35 | |
| 2023-24 | NHL | Winnipeg Jets | 77 | 8 | 12 | 20 | +20 | 92 | 79 | 10.1 | 18:44 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 4 | 1 | 0.0 | 21:04 | |
| 2024-25 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 82 | 2 | 14 | 16 | +8 | 67 | 48 | 4.2 | 18:35 | 1 | 0.0 | 8:53 | ||||||
| 2025-26 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.0 | 18:31 | ||||||||||
| NHL Career | 977 | 39 | 174 | 213 | +73 | 925 | 1012 | 3.8 | 18:43 | 84 | 1 | 14 | 15 | -16 | 94 | 65 | 1.5 | 17:27 | ||