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Nathan Bastian
| Position | Right Wing | Current Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots | Right | Current Contract | 1 years |
| Height | 6'4" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 217 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 28 |
| Age | 27 (Dec 6, 1997) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2016, Round 2, Overall 41 (NJD) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2025 | Dallas Stars | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Dec 10, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Activated from LTIR | |
| Nov 19, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Placed on LTIR | |
| Jul 1, 2023 | New Jersey Devils | Signed 2 years @ $1.350M AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Jun 15, 2021 | New Jersey Devils | Signed 2 years @ $825K AAV starting in 2021-22 | |
| Oct 19, 2016 | New Jersey Devils | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | NJD | 7 | 73:59 | 2.43 | 0.00 | 2.43 | 0.90 | 1.53 | 33.33 | 12.32 | 21.02 | 9.09 | 9.09 |
| 2020-21 | NJD | 41 | 445:55 | 0.40 | 0.94 | 1.35 | 0.70 | -0.29 | 6.82 | 11.74 | -4.93 | 1.59 | 7.94 |
| 2021-22 | SEA | 12 | 109:01 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 1.10 | 0.67 | -0.12 | 10.00 | 12.20 | -2.20 | 7.69 | 23.08 |
| 2021-22 | NJD | 60 | 572:11 | 0.73 | 0.31 | 1.05 | 0.80 | -0.07 | 10.45 | 11.45 | -1.01 | 2.11 | 6.32 |
| 2021-22 | NJD, SEA | 72 | 681:12 | 0.70 | 0.35 | 1.06 | 0.78 | -0.08 | 10.39 | 11.55 | -1.16 | 2.78 | 8.33 |
| 2022-23 | NJD | 43 | 417:56 | 0.86 | 1.15 | 2.01 | 1.12 | -0.25 | 11.11 | 14.39 | -3.28 | 2.60 | 18.18 |
| 2023-24 | NJD | 54 | 465:30 | 0.52 | 0.90 | 1.42 | 0.77 | -0.26 | 8.16 | 12.21 | -4.05 | 0.00 | 14.29 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 59 | 581:46 | 0.21 | 0.52 | 0.72 | 0.49 | -0.28 | 4.88 | 11.48 | -6.61 | 1.79 | 14.29 |
| 2025-26 | DAL | 3 | 21:29 | 2.79 | 0.00 | 2.79 | 0.61 | 2.18 | 33.33 | 7.27 | 26.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | NJD | 7 | 73:59 | 38.93 | 2.43 | 2.48 | 38.93 | 2.43 | 2.26 | 50.00 | 52.28 | 0.27 | -0.10 | 3.97 |
| 2020-21 | NJD | 41 | 445:55 | 39.16 | 2.42 | 2.20 | 39.83 | 2.29 | 2.28 | 51.43 | 49.10 | -0.09 | -0.24 | 1.43 |
| 2021-22 | SEA | 12 | 109:01 | 36.32 | 2.20 | 2.61 | 30.27 | 2.75 | 1.66 | 44.44 | 61.05 | 0.11 | -0.57 | 8.28 |
| 2021-22 | NJD | 60 | 572:11 | 38.59 | 1.89 | 2.24 | 38.90 | 2.52 | 2.14 | 42.86 | 51.22 | -0.46 | -0.46 | 0.23 |
| 2021-22 | NJD, SEA | 72 | 681:12 | 38.23 | 1.94 | 2.30 | 37.52 | 2.55 | 2.06 | 43.14 | 52.76 | -0.37 | -0.48 | 1.51 |
| 2022-23 | NJD | 43 | 417:56 | 46.37 | 2.30 | 2.77 | 40.48 | 1.58 | 2.26 | 59.26 | 55.09 | -0.27 | -0.07 | -1.49 |
| 2023-24 | NJD | 54 | 465:30 | 34.93 | 1.93 | 2.11 | 38.41 | 3.09 | 2.25 | 38.46 | 48.41 | -0.67 | -0.17 | -5.06 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 59 | 581:46 | 30.32 | 1.13 | 1.68 | 37.03 | 1.75 | 2.03 | 39.29 | 45.33 | -0.82 | -0.37 | -5.78 |
| 2025-26 | DAL | 3 | 21:29 | 30.72 | 2.79 | 1.60 | 39.10 | 8.38 | 2.68 | 25.00 | 37.36 | -0.69 | 0.51 | -13.95 |
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 | 72 | 21.9 | 0.6 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 90.3 | 43.0 | 3.9 | 27.3 | 68.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2022-23 | 43 | 21.6 | 0.3 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 88.2 | 44.9 | 7.8 | 19.6 | 72.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 21.9 | 0.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 77.4 | 41.8 | 12.2 | 22.0 | 65.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 59 | 21.6 | 0.4 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 81.8 | 47.9 | 6.5 | 22.6 | 71.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2025-26 | 3 | 20.4 | 0.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 71.9 | 43.4 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 66.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
Season
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | NJD | 1.83 | 1.10 | 62.50 | 1.62 | 1.56 | 50.91 | -0.75 | -0.96 | 2.41 | |||
| 2024-25 | NJD | 0.00 | 2.50 | 0.00 | 1.21 | 1.66 | 42.05 | -1.09 | -0.77 | -6.51 | |||
| 2024-25 | NJD | 1.02 | 1.02 | 50.00 | 2.67 | 1.26 | 68.04 | 0.25 | -0.90 | 15.04 | |||
| 2024-25 | NJD | 0.00 | 4.53 | 0.00 | 2.06 | 4.84 | 29.84 | -0.20 | 2.51 | -19.39 | |||
| 2024-25 | NJD | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 1.52 | 2.28 | 40.04 | -0.88 | 0.12 | -12.64 | |||
| 2024-25 | NJD | 0.00 | 2.53 | 0.00 | 1.40 | 3.00 | 31.79 | -1.11 | 0.65 | -19.87 | |||
| 2023-24 | NJD | 1.92 | 1.92 | 50.00 | 2.08 | 1.32 | 61.20 | -0.46 | -1.07 | 9.69 | |||
| 2023-24 | NJD | 3.90 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 3.83 | 1.21 | 76.00 | 1.13 | -1.06 | 21.63 | |||
| 2023-24 | NJD | 1.73 | 5.18 | 25.00 | 1.20 | 2.14 | 35.83 | -1.57 | -0.04 | -19.99 | |||
| 2023-24 | NJD | 0.00 | 2.51 | 0.00 | 1.19 | 2.20 | 35.13 | -2.05 | -0.50 | -19.45 | |||
| 2022-23 | NJD | 2.39 | 1.09 | 68.75 | 2.60 | 2.41 | 51.89 | -0.44 | 0.13 | -5.20 | |||
| 2022-23 | NJD | 2.85 | 5.71 | 33.33 | 3.30 | 1.72 | 65.78 | 0.37 | -0.41 | 7.87 | |||
| 2021-22 | NJD | 0.45 | 2.71 | 14.29 | 2.02 | 2.09 | 49.18 | -0.76 | -0.47 | -2.93 | |||
| 2021-22 | NJD | 3.15 | 3.15 | 50.00 | 2.42 | 1.97 | 55.18 | -0.36 | -0.74 | 4.46 | |||
| 2021-22 | NJD | 1.93 | 1.93 | 50.00 | 1.80 | 2.06 | 46.61 | -0.86 | -0.40 | -5.28 | |||
| 2021-22 | NJD | 1.51 | 4.53 | 25.00 | 1.94 | 2.27 | 46.13 | -0.38 | -0.11 | -3.22 | |||
| 2021-22 | SEA | 1.99 | 1.99 | 50.00 | 2.85 | 1.71 | 62.51 | 0.74 | -0.89 | 17.70 | |||
| 2021-22 | SEA | 2.18 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 1.62 | 2.02 | 44.45 | -1.26 | 0.32 | -18.34 | |||
| 2021-22 | NJD | 6.55 | 2.18 | 75.00 | 3.61 | 2.41 | 59.92 | 1.05 | -0.12 | 9.74 | |||
| 2021-22 | NJD | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 2.02 | 2.25 | 47.35 | -0.70 | -0.35 | -3.80 | |||
| 2021-22 | NJD | 2.34 | 2.34 | 50.00 | 2.20 | 1.83 | 54.63 | -0.63 | -0.68 | 1.55 | |||
| 2020-21 | NJD | 1.82 | 2.60 | 41.18 | 2.16 | 2.22 | 49.31 | -0.15 | -0.30 | 1.55 | |||
| 2020-21 | NJD | 2.25 | 3.37 | 40.00 | 2.07 | 2.81 | 42.43 | -0.21 | 0.35 | -5.75 | |||
| 2020-21 | NJD | 0.00 | 2.71 | 0.00 | 2.08 | 1.64 | 55.95 | -0.34 | -0.80 | 6.06 |
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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Recap: Rantanen Haunts Former Team in 5–4 Shootout Thriller at Mile High Hockey (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Stars Squeak By Avalanche 5-4 in OT Thriller at The Hockey Writers (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Matt Rempe may have helped form the next generation of Avalanche forwards — here's how at Mile High Sticking (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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The Dallas Stars will thrive under Glen Gulutzan's command at Blackout Dallas (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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3 Takeaways From Stars’ 5-2 Comeback Win Over the Wild at The Hockey Writers (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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Dallas Stars 2025-26 Season Preview: Bottom-6 Forwards at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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Nathan Bastian on his time with the Devils, free agency, and Stars' expectations at Pucks and Pitchforks (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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New Jersey Devils’ 2024-25 Report Cards: Nathan Bastian at The Hockey Writers (Fri Sep 5, 2025)
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NHL’s Central Division Remains Stacked Heading Into 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Thu Aug 28, 2025)
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NHL Stars Take Part in Muskoka Hockey Event at The Hockey Writers (Tue Aug 26, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 25 | $1,350,000 | $1,350,000 | - | - | $1,350,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,350,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2024-25 | 26 | $1,350,000 | $1,350,000 | - | - | $1,350,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,350,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $2,700,000 | $2,700,000 | $2,700,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 23 | $825,000 | $825,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | RFA | ||
| 2022-23 | 24 | $825,000 | $825,000 | - | - | $875,000 | $875,000 | $875,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,650,000 | $1,650,000 | $1,650,000 |
Signed: June 15, 2021
Team: New Jersey Devils
GM:
Tom Fitzgerald
Exp. Status: UFA(no QO)
Cap %: 1.01
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 18 | $734,167 | $925,000 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | ||
| 2017-18 | 19 | $728,333 | $919,166 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | ||
| 2018-19 | 20 | $714,167 | $905,000 | $257,500 | $92,500 | $650,000 | $742,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2019-20 | 21 | $714,167 | $905,000 | $182,500 | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2020-21 | 22 | $714,167 | $905,000 | $132,500 | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $572,500 | $277,500 | $2,050,000 | $2,327,500 | $210,000 |
Note: This entry level contract slid two seasons as player did not meet the games played threshold to start the contract.
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 |
| 2011-12 | AHMMPL | Cambridge Hawks Minor Midget AAA | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | AHMMPL | Kitchener Jr. Rangers Mn Mgt AAA | 30 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | ALLIANCE U16 | Kitchener Jr. Rangers U16 AAA | 11 | 5 | 7 | 12 | ||||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | ON-Jr.B | Brantford | 48 | 17 | 29 | 46 | 24 | |||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | OHL | Mississauga | 21 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 6 | 4 | -2 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2014-15 | OHL | Mississauga | 68 | 17 | 12 | 29 | -29 | 22 | ||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | OHL | Mississauga | 64 | 19 | 40 | 59 | -3 | 50 | 162 | 1,170.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | -3 | 8 | 0.0 | ||||
| 2016-17 | OHL | Mississauga Steelheads | 58 | 16 | 29 | 45 | +13 | 43 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 14 | +10 | 16 | ||||||
| 2017-18 | AHL | Binghamton Devils | 68 | 10 | 8 | 18 | -23 | 45 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | AHL | Binghamton Devils | 58 | 18 | 6 | 24 | +9 | 63 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 23.1 | 12:41 | ||||||||||
| 2019-20 | AHL | Binghamton Devils | 62 | 16 | 22 | 38 | -2 | 55 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 41 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 46 | 6.5 | 12:37 | ||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 60 | 11 | 5 | 16 | -11 | 34 | 87 | 12.6 | 12:26 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Seattle Kraken | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 31 | 10 | 10.0 | 9:14 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 43 | 6 | 9 | 15 | +7 | 31 | 62 | 9.7 | 12:26 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 16 | 13 | 7.7 | 11:15 |
| 2023-24 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 54 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -10 | 32 | 57 | 8.8 | 10:10 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 59 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 31 | 44 | 9.1 | 10:56 | 5 | +1 | 6 | 0.0 | 11:36 | ||||
| 2025-26 | NHL | Dallas Stars | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 | 33.3 | 7:10 | ||||||||||
| NHL Career | 279 | 34 | 35 | 69 | -21 | 190 | 322 | 10.6 | 11:31 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 19 | 5.3 | 11:22 | |||