| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2025 | New York Islanders | Placed on IR | |
| Dec 15, 2024 | New York Islanders | Activated from LTIR | |
| Nov 2, 2024 | New York Islanders | Placed on LTIR | |
| Oct 4, 2022 | New York Islanders | Signed 8 years @ $9.150M AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Jan 9, 2021 | New York Islanders | Signed 3 years @ $7.000M AAV starting in 2020-21 | |
| Sep 10, 2015 | New York Islanders | Signed to an entry level contract. |
2025-26 Player Card
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2024-25 Player Card
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2023-24 Player Card
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About Player Cards
Player cards present an infographic of a players performance. In this case it shows the player performance over a 3 season span. Each square is separated into three separate sub-boxes with the two smaller boxes on top representing the past two seasons and the larger box on the bottom representing the current or most recent season. This allows the reader to guage how consistent a player has been, and if early in the season it can help identify whether a players performance may be impacted by small sample size and subject to regression or is consistent with recent past performance.
Notes and Definitions
- The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
- Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
- Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
- Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
- Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
- All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).
Data Sources
- Salary data is from TheStanleyCap.com
- Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
- Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com
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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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | NYI | 2 | 18:10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017-18 | NYI | 82 | 1107:29 | 0.87 | 2.06 | 2.93 | 0.73 | 0.14 | 12.21 | 10.31 | 1.91 | 5.52 | 4.29 |
| 2018-19 | NYI | 82 | 1127:26 | 0.75 | 1.17 | 1.92 | 0.71 | 0.04 | 11.57 | 10.97 | 0.60 | 4.38 | 3.75 |
| 2019-20 | NYI | 68 | 1081:05 | 0.72 | 1.39 | 2.11 | 0.74 | -0.02 | 11.02 | 11.28 | -0.27 | 5.06 | 3.16 |
| 2020-21 | NYI | 55 | 829:17 | 0.94 | 1.45 | 2.39 | 0.83 | 0.11 | 12.38 | 10.92 | 1.46 | 6.02 | 0.75 |
| 2021-22 | NYI | 72 | 1032:12 | 0.70 | 1.28 | 1.98 | 0.68 | 0.02 | 10.34 | 10.10 | 0.24 | 6.71 | 8.72 |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 58 | 808:52 | 0.67 | 1.56 | 2.23 | 0.67 | -0.00 | 10.00 | 10.05 | -0.05 | 5.74 | 2.46 |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 80 | 1261:18 | 0.67 | 1.33 | 2.00 | 0.69 | -0.02 | 8.24 | 8.54 | -0.31 | 5.63 | 7.36 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 30 | 480:00 | 0.38 | 1.25 | 1.62 | 0.68 | -0.31 | 5.08 | 9.27 | -4.18 | 0.00 | 7.95 |
| 2025-26 | NYI | 9 | 133:53 | 0.90 | 1.34 | 2.24 | 0.43 | 0.47 | 22.22 | 10.68 | 11.54 | 7.69 | 7.69 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | NYI | 2 | 18:10 | 33.03 | 0.00 | 0.94 | 59.45 | 6.61 | 4.69 | 0.00 | 16.63 | -0.69 | 2.54 | -26.47 |
| 2017-18 | NYI | 82 | 1107:29 | 47.30 | 3.41 | 2.85 | 44.32 | 2.71 | 2.73 | 55.75 | 51.05 | 0.54 | -0.15 | 6.61 |
| 2018-19 | NYI | 82 | 1127:26 | 42.52 | 2.34 | 2.62 | 39.97 | 2.24 | 2.43 | 51.16 | 51.89 | 0.31 | 0.02 | 3.01 |
| 2019-20 | NYI | 68 | 1081:05 | 45.90 | 2.66 | 2.89 | 44.34 | 2.50 | 2.67 | 51.61 | 51.92 | 0.78 | 0.18 | 6.12 |
| 2020-21 | NYI | 55 | 829:17 | 44.71 | 3.40 | 2.90 | 36.83 | 2.10 | 2.22 | 61.84 | 56.59 | 0.77 | 0.02 | 7.40 |
| 2021-22 | NYI | 72 | 1032:12 | 43.01 | 2.56 | 2.66 | 46.79 | 2.56 | 3.05 | 50.00 | 46.65 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.46 |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 58 | 808:52 | 46.36 | 2.89 | 2.87 | 39.39 | 1.63 | 2.43 | 63.93 | 54.11 | 0.28 | -0.43 | 6.64 |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 80 | 1261:18 | 51.04 | 2.95 | 2.91 | 44.00 | 2.57 | 2.64 | 53.45 | 52.43 | 0.68 | 0.16 | 5.06 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 30 | 480:00 | 52.25 | 3.00 | 3.18 | 36.50 | 1.25 | 2.11 | 70.59 | 60.13 | 0.96 | -0.37 | 12.91 |
| 2025-26 | NYI | 9 | 133:53 | 43.02 | 3.59 | 2.48 | 38.99 | 0.45 | 2.52 | 88.89 | 49.53 | 0.33 | -0.28 | 6.22 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
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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 Lines
| Season | Teammate | 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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Roy sitting Islanders' Barzal over late arrival at ESPN (Thu Oct 30, 2025)
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Mathew Barzal sera laissé de côté ce soir parce qu’il est arrivé en retard à l’autobus at Dans Les Coulisses (Thu Oct 30, 2025)
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Patrick Roy Stuns Everyone by Scratching Islanders Star Mathew Barzal Tonight at Habs Fanatics (Thu Oct 30, 2025)
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NY Islanders hold Mathew Barzal accountable in culture first decision at Eyes on Isles (Thu Oct 30, 2025)
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Mathew Barzal ready for fresh start back at center as NY Islanders open season at Eyes on Isles (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Lee praises Barzal’s return, Schaefer’s poise, and NY Islanders’ growth through camp at Eyes on Isles (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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NY Islanders All Star Mathew Barzal knows Team Canada fate will take care of itself at Eyes on Isles (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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The Islanders’ Prospects And Where They Fit at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Mathew Barzal’s Health Could Make or Break the Islanders’ Season at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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Islanders Mathew Barzal Makes Bold Prediction About No. 1 Overall Pick Matthew Schaefer at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
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NY Islanders Mathew Barzal predicts big things from top pick Matthew Schaefer at Eyes on Isles (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
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How Mathew Barzal Fared On Day One Of Islanders Training Camp Following Injury at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
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NY Islanders All-Star Mathew Barzal eager for return after extremely focused summer at Eyes on Isles (Mon Sep 15, 2025)
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Mathew Barzal's First Comments To Islanders No. 1 Overall Pick Matthew Schaefer at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Islanders' return to playoffs could hinge on healthy Barzal at Eyes on Isles (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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NY Islanders center Mathew Barzal provides transparent injury update at Eyes on Isles (Mon Sep 8, 2025)
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Projecting the New York Islanders’ 2025-26 Lineup at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 2, 2025)
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Islanders Have 4 Duos That Will Make or Break 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Sun Aug 31, 2025)
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Islanders’ Bounce Back Candidates for 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Wed Aug 27, 2025)
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Blue Jackets Still Face Tough Challenge in Revived Islanders at The Hockey Writers (Sat Aug 9, 2025)
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Mathew Barzal explique pourquoi les joueurs ne tirent pas à tout moment dans une partie at HABSolument Fan (Mon Aug 4, 2025)
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NY Islanders C Bo Horvat part of Canada orientation camp; Mathew Barzal not invited at Eyes on Isles (Fri Aug 1, 2025)
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Mathew Barzal's massive impact to NY Islanders line combinations is undeniable at Eyes on Isles (Fri Aug 1, 2025)
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NY Islanders All-Star Mathew Barzal explains to fans why he doesn't shoot more at Eyes on Isles (Tue Jul 29, 2025)
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Sign of the Times: Two Major Podcasts Host Barzal & Martin at NY Islanders Hockey Now (Tue Jul 29, 2025)
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NY Islanders All Star Mathew Barzal nails two Aces in one week on the golf course at Eyes on Isles (Mon Jul 28, 2025)
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Failed Trade Involving Star Center Mathew Barzal Has Just Been Revealed at Habs Fanatics (Sat Jul 26, 2025)
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The Main Reason Why Thomas Hickey Thinks Islanders Should Keep Mathew Barzal On The Wing at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Jul 24, 2025)
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What does Mat Barzal starting the season at center mean for top prospect Cal Ritchie? at Eyes on Isles (Fri Jul 4, 2025)
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Mathew Barzal never stopped being The Guy for the Islanders (Fans just forgot) at Eyes on Isles (Wed Jul 2, 2025)
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The NY Islanders sign Mathew Barzal's close friend, Ethan Bear, to a one-year, two-way contract at Eyes on Isles (Tue Jul 1, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (RFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (RFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 23 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | RFA | ||
| 2021-22 | 24 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | - | - | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2022-23 | 25 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | - | - | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | $1,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $21,000,000 | $21,000,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 18 | $925,000 | $1,325,000 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | ||
| 2016-17 | 19 | $894,167 | $1,294,167 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | ||
| 2017-18 | 20 | $863,333 | $1,263,333 | $400,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2018-19 | 21 | $863,333 | $1,263,333 | $400,000 | - | $832,500 | $832,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2019-20 | 22 | $863,333 | $1,263,333 | $400,000 | - | $832,500 | $832,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $1,200,000 | $277,500 | $2,497,500 | $2,775,000 | $210,000 |
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 | Brick Invitational | Vancouver Vipers | 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 | ||||||||||
| 2009-10 | QC Int PW | Burnaby Winter Club Bruins | 7 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2009-10 | QC Int PW AA Elite | Burnaby Winter Club Bruins | 7 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | Minor-BC | Burnaby W.C. | 51 | 55 | 98 | 153 | ||||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | PCBHL | Burnaby Winter Club U15 A1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 15 | ||||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | BCMML | Van. NE Chiefs | 34 | 29 | 74 | 103 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2013-14 | WJ18-A | Canada | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | WHL | Seattle | 59 | 14 | 40 | 54 | +3 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | ||||||
| 2014-15 | WHL | Seattle | 44 | 12 | 45 | 57 | +13 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +2 | 4 | ||||||
| 2015-16 | WJC-A | Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | WHL | Seattle | 58 | 27 | 61 | 88 | +22 | 58 | 18 | 5 | 21 | 26 | +2 | 16 | ||||||
| 2016-17 | WJC-20 | Canada U20 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | +4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | M-Cup | Seattle Thunderbirds | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | NHL | New York Islanders | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 6 | 0.0 | 9:45 | ||||||||||
| 2016-17 | WHL | Seattle Thunderbirds | 41 | 10 | 69 | 79 | +32 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 18 | 25 | +8 | 16 | ||||||
| 2017-18 | NHL | New York Islanders | 82 | 22 | 63 | 85 | +1 | 30 | 170 | 12.9 | 17:46 | |||||||||
| 2017-18 | WC | Canada | 10 | 0 | 7 | 7 | +4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | New York Islanders | 82 | 18 | 44 | 62 | -5 | 46 | 179 | 10.1 | 17:55 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 7 | +2 | 8 | 25 | 8.0 | 16:48 |
| 2019-20 | NHL | New York Islanders | 68 | 19 | 41 | 60 | +5 | 44 | 171 | 11.1 | 20:03 | 22 | 5 | 12 | 17 | +2 | 10 | 53 | 9.4 | 20:16 |
| 2020-21 | NHL | New York Islanders | 55 | 17 | 28 | 45 | +15 | 48 | 134 | 12.7 | 18:43 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 44 | 13.6 | 17:22 | |
| 2021-22 | NHL | New York Islanders | 73 | 15 | 44 | 59 | -15 | 18 | 161 | 9.3 | 18:01 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | WC | Canada | 9 | 2 | 6 | 8 | +2 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | New York Islanders | 58 | 14 | 37 | 51 | +5 | 22 | 139 | 10.1 | 18:43 | 6 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 14 | 14.3 | 17:07 | |
| 2023-24 | NHL | New York Islanders | 80 | 23 | 57 | 80 | -4 | 34 | 240 | 9.6 | 20:08 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 4 | 15 | 13.3 | 21:08 |
| 2024-25 | NHL | New York Islanders | 30 | 6 | 14 | 20 | +10 | 4 | 78 | 7.7 | 20:21 | |||||||||
| 2025-26 | NHL | New York Islanders | 8 | 2 | 5 | 7 | +4 | 6 | 15 | 13.3 | 21:18 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 538 | 136 | 333 | 469 | +14 | 258 | 1287 | 10.6 | 18:50 | 60 | 17 | 28 | 45 | +2 | 43 | 151 | 11.2 | 18:39 | ||
