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Jalen Chatfield

Position	Right Defense	Current Team	Carolina Hurricanes
Shoots	Right	Current Contract	3 years
Height	6'1"	Expires	2026-27
Weight (lbs)	199	Expiry Age (Jun 30)	31
Age	29 (May 15, 1996)	Expiry Status	UFA
Drafted	Undrafted

Date	Team	Transaction
Jun 13, 2024	Carolina Hurricanes	Signed 3 years @ $3.000M AAV starting in 2024-25
Jan 21, 2022	Carolina Hurricanes	Signed 2 years @ $762K AAV starting in 2022-23
Jul 29, 2021	Carolina Hurricanes	Signed 1 year @ $750K AAV starting in 2021-22
Dec 9, 2020	Vancouver Canucks	Signed 1 year @ $700K AAV starting in 2020-21
Mar 13, 2017	Vancouver Canucks	Signed to an entry level contract.

Status History Coming Soon

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.
2020-21	VAN	18	220:12	0.00	0.27	0.27	0.11	-0.11	0.00	3.09	-3.09	0.00	0.00
2021-22	CAR	16	223:21	0.00	0.81	0.81	0.29	-0.29	0.00	4.48	-4.48	0.00	5.71
2022-23	CAR	78	1019:12	0.29	0.41	0.71	0.27	0.02	5.68	5.21	0.47	0.00	5.00
2023-24	CAR	72	1024:30	0.47	0.82	1.29	0.25	0.22	9.09	4.87	4.22	0.74	3.68
2024-25	CAR	79	1311:09	0.32	0.46	0.78	0.21	0.12	6.31	4.04	2.27	1.09	3.26

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
2020-21	VAN	18	220:12	38.42	1.91	2.36	44.96	4.63	3.05	29.17	43.61	0.22	0.04	2.04
2021-22	CAR	16	223:21	46.21	1.88	2.83	31.16	1.34	1.90	58.33	59.75	-0.32	-0.31	1.07
2022-23	CAR	78	1019:12	47.86	2.94	2.98	31.55	1.88	1.97	60.98	60.19	-0.16	-0.23	1.38
2023-24	CAR	72	1024:30	48.84	2.87	2.68	31.10	2.05	1.83	58.33	59.46	-0.21	-0.44	3.43
2024-25	CAR	79	1311:09	48.55	2.70	2.76	35.74	2.24	2.28	54.63	54.77	-0.09	0.05	-1.36

NHL Edge Stats

		Skating				Shooting					Zone Time
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%
2021-22	16	21.9	0.6	6.2	6.6	86.1	61.6	80.0	13.3	6.7	34.7	18.7	46.6
2022-23	78	22.3	0.5	8.5	8.6	91.6	56.6	69.3	21.3	9.3	35.5	18.5	46.0
2023-24	72	23.1	0.6	8.6	8.6	92.2	60.0	75.7	15.7	8.6	34.3	19.0	46.7
2024-25	79	22.7	0.4	8.3	8.4	91.9	68.7	77.4	19.0	3.6	34.4	18.2	47.4

Legend

Percentile 0-25

Percentile 25-50

Percentile 50-75

Percentile 75-100

Forwards are compared with forwards and Defensemen are are compared with Defensemen.

5v5 Defense Pairs

Season

Season	Teammate	Team	TOI	GF/60	GA/60	GF%	xGF/60	xGA/60	xGF%	xGF Rel	xGA Rel	xGF% Rel
2024-25	Orlov, D	CAR	1084:03	2.71	2.32	53.85	2.80	2.14	56.69	-0.07	-0.13	0.81
2024-25	Walker, S	CAR	87:59	2.05	1.36	60.00	2.10	2.96	41.48	-0.73	0.71	-14.19
2024-25	Slavin, J	CAR	46:24	1.29	1.29	50.00	2.62	2.14	55.13	-0.18	-0.13	-0.18
2024-25	Gostisbehere, S	CAR	38:15	3.14	3.14	50.00	3.26	2.84	53.44	0.45	0.62	-2.46
2024-25	Burns, B	CAR	26:47	4.48	0.00	100.00	2.96	4.18	41.45	0.13	1.97	-14.66
2023-24	Orlov, D	CAR	822:42	2.84	1.90	60.00	2.67	1.76	60.26	-0.21	-0.50	4.20
2023-24	DeAngelo, T	CAR	72:58	2.47	2.47	50.00	2.61	3.01	46.39	-0.30	0.91	-11.72
2023-24	Skjei, B	CAR	44:37	4.03	1.34	75.00	2.52	1.43	63.75	-0.30	-0.74	7.31
2023-24	Slavin, J	CAR	33:46	1.78	1.78	50.00	3.67	1.59	69.83	0.85	-0.57	13.16
2023-24	Pesce, B	CAR	21:17	5.64	11.28	33.33	1.98	1.96	50.27	-0.85	-0.19	-6.64
2022-23	de Haan, C	CAR	482:34	3.23	2.11	60.47	2.90	2.03	58.75	-0.33	-0.15	-0.91
2022-23	Gostisbehere, S	CAR	225:44	2.13	1.59	57.14	3.02	1.46	67.36	-0.01	-0.91	11.38
2022-23	Burns, B	CAR	108:43	4.42	1.10	80.00	3.01	2.18	57.97	-0.06	0.05	-1.02
2022-23	Coghlan, D	CAR	86:43	1.38	3.46	28.57	3.26	2.36	58.05	0.38	0.38	-1.24
2022-23	Pesce, B	CAR	37:28	3.20	1.60	66.67	4.24	2.16	66.27	1.17	0.01	7.38
2022-23	Slavin, J	CAR	36:55	4.88	1.63	75.00	2.66	2.22	54.48	-0.49	0.07	-4.88
2021-22	Cole, I	CAR	106:21	1.13	1.13	50.00	2.45	1.96	55.61	-0.70	-0.19	-3.81
2021-22	Skjei, B	CAR	82:42	3.63	1.45	71.43	3.21	2.02	61.43	0.13	-0.00	0.98
2020-21	Edler, A	VAN	129:51	2.31	3.70	38.46	2.42	2.41	50.13	0.28	-0.78	9.97
2020-21	Juolevi, O	VAN	25:37	0.00	7.03	0.00	1.32	3.65	26.60	-1.24	1.38	-26.55
2020-21	Hughes, Q	VAN	23:52	2.51	10.06	20.00	2.96	3.19	48.13	0.72	0.25	4.87
2020-21	Schmidt, N	VAN	21:32	0.00	5.57	0.00	2.04	3.55	36.50	-0.20	0.58	-6.49

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.

Individual and On-Ice stats from Puckalytics.com (starting in 2015-16). NHL Edge Stats from edge.nhl.com (starting in 2021-22). Edge statistic definitions can be found at the Edge Stats Glossary.

News and Opinions

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – September 22, 2025 at Spectors Hockey (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
Will Rod Brind’Amour’s system give a breakout defenseman a chance this season? at Cardiac Cane (Sun Sep 21, 2025)
Much is expected of Jalen Chatfield after thriving in an elevated role last season at Cardiac Cane (Wed Sep 3, 2025)
Carolina Hurricanes 2025-26 Roster Projection 2.0 at The Hockey Writers (Sun Aug 31, 2025)
Hurricanes’ Refurbished Defense Raises Lineup Questions at The Hockey Writers (Fri Aug 15, 2025)
Blueshirt Banter Expansion Draft: Metropolitan Division Protection Lists at Blue Shirt Banter (Tue Aug 12, 2025)
Hurricanes’ Defense Being Unnecessarily Questioned by NHL World at The Hockey Writers (Tue Aug 5, 2025)
Hurricanes linked to three-time Norris winner at Yahoo Sports (Thu Jul 31, 2025)
Hurricanes linked to three-time Norris winner at Yahoo Sports (Thu Jul 31, 2025)
Hurricanes linked to three-time Norris winner at Yahoo Sports (Thu Jul 31, 2025)
5 under-the-radar free agent additions that paid off for the Carolina Hurricanes at Cardiac Cane (Thu Jul 24, 2025)
Hurricanes’ Sean Walker Poised for an Impactful Second Season in Carolina at The Hockey Writers (Wed Jul 23, 2025)
What if Adam Fox was open to signing with the Carolina Hurricanes as a prospect? at Cardiac Cane (Thu Jul 17, 2025)
How the Hurricanes Can Maximize Sean Walker at Canes Country (Mon Jul 7, 2025)
Rookie performances in the playoffs show the Hurricanes' future remains bright at Cardiac Cane (Mon Jun 2, 2025)
5 takeaways from the Carolina Hurricanes' loss to the Florida Panthers in the conference final at Cardiac Cane (Sat May 31, 2025)
The curse continues as the Hurricanes get embarrassed on home ice by the Panthers in Game 2 at Cardiac Cane (Fri May 23, 2025)
Florida sets the tone early, skates past the Hurricanes to open the Eastern Conference Finals at Cardiac Cane (Wed May 21, 2025)
Stankoven's pair leads the Carolina Hurricanes to a series-opening victory over the New Jersey Devils at Cardiac Cane (Mon Apr 21, 2025)
Milestones and new career-highs at the forefront for the Carolina Hurricanes' final two games at Cardiac Cane (Mon Apr 14, 2025)
Hurricanes Earn Road Win Over Philadelphia, Start Winning Streak at Carolina Hockey Now (Wed Nov 29, 2023)
Hurricanes Continue Homestand Against Tampa Bay at Carolina Hockey Now (Fri Nov 24, 2023)
Hurricanes Daily: Slavin to QB Power Play?, Chatfield To Return? at Carolina Hockey Now (Wed Nov 22, 2023)

Current Contract

Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Clause	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2024-25	28	NMC	$3,000,000	$3,000,000	-	$2,750,000	$1,000,000	$3,750,000	$3,750,000	UFA
2025-26	29	NMC	$3,000,000	$3,000,000	-	$2,000,000	$1,000,000	$3,000,000	$3,000,000	UFA
2026-27	30	M-NTC	$3,000,000	$3,000,000	-	$1,475,000	$775,000	$2,250,000	$2,250,000	UFA
Total					-	$6,225,000	$2,775,000	$9,000,000	$9,000,000

Signed: June 13, 2024

Team: Carolina Hurricanes

GM: Eric Tulsky

Exp. Status: UFA

Cap %: 3.41

Clause: Player can submit a 15 team no trade list for 2026-27.

Previous Contracts (show) (hide)

Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2022-23	26	$762,500	$762,500	-	-	$750,000	$750,000	$250,000	RFA-arb
2023-24	27	$762,500	$762,500	-	-	$775,000	$775,000	$775,000	UFA
Total				-	-	$1,525,000	$1,525,000	$1,025,000

Signed: Jan 21, 2022

Team: Carolina Hurricanes

GM: Don Waddell

Exp. Status: UFA

Cap %: 0.92

Note: Guaranteed minimum salary in 2022-23 is $300,000.

Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Clause	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2021-22	25		$750,000	$750,000	-	-	$750,000	$750,000	$225,000	UFA-Grp6
Total					-	-	$750,000	$750,000	$225,000

Signed: July 29, 2021

Team: Carolina Hurricanes

GM: Don Waddell

Exp. Status: RFA-arb

Cap %: 0.92

Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Clause	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2020-21	24		$700,000	$700,000	-	-	$700,000	$700,000	$125,000	RFA-arb
Total					-	-	$700,000	$700,000	$125,000

Signed: Dec 9, 2020

Team: Vancouver Canucks

GM: Jim Benning

Exp. Status: UFA-Grp6

Cap %: 0.86

Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2017-18	21	$765,000	$765,000	-	$60,000	$650,000	$710,000	$70,000	ELC
2018-19	22	$765,000	$765,000	-	$65,000	$700,000	$765,000	$70,000	ELC
2019-20	23	$765,000	$765,000	-	$70,000	$750,000	$820,000	$70,000	ELC
Total				-	$195,000	$2,100,000	$2,295,000	$210,000

Signed: Mar 13, 2017

Team: Vancouver Canucks

GM: Jim Benning

Exp. Status: RFA-arb

Career Statistics

			Regular Season									Playoffs
Season	League	Team	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	Shots	Sh%	TOI/G	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	Shots	Sh%	TOI/G
2009-10	T1EMBHL	Compuware Bantam Minor AAA	31	5	7	12		30
2010-11	T1EBHL	Compuware Bantam Major AAA	31	6	12	18		22
2011-12	T1EHL U16	Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U16	39	1	8	9		41
2012-13	T1EHL U18	Belle Tire U18	40	3	18	21		18
2013-14	T1EHL U18	Belle Tire U18	37	11	15	26		40
2014-15	OHL	Windsor Spitfires	60	1	20	21	-19	35
2015-16	OHL	Windsor Spitfires	68	10	27	37	+22	45				5	2		2	-3
2016-17	M-Cup	Windsor Spitfires	4	0	0	0	+2	6
2016-17	OHL	Windsor Spitfires	61	8	20	28	+14	56				7		2	2		4
2017-18	AHL	Utica Comets	60	2	5	7	-2	26				5		1	1	+1	2
2018-19	AHL	Utica Comets	34	0	6	6	-13	15
2019-20	AHL	Utica Comets	48	0	4	4	+12	16
2020-21	NHL	Vancouver Canucks	18	0	1	1	-11	12	14	0.0	13:26
2021-22	NHL	Carolina Hurricanes	16	0	3	3	+1	8	25	0.0	14:47
2021-22	AHL	Chicago Wolves	44	6	12	18	+14	33				18	2	6	8	+10	16
2022-23	NHL	Carolina Hurricanes	78	6	8	14	+23	35	93	6.5	14:07	15	1	3	4	+1	14	16	6.2	15:27
2023-24	NHL	Carolina Hurricanes	72	8	14	22	+15	24	90	8.9	15:12	11		2	2	-1	12	15	0.0	20:12
2024-25	NHL	Carolina Hurricanes	79	7	11	18	+22	54	114	6.1	18:53	9	1		1	+6	6	8	12.5	20:24
NHL Career			263	21	37	58	+50	133	336	6.2	15:50	35	2	5	7	+6	32	39	5.1	18:13