NHL 2025-26 Defensemen: Cost Per Point Analysis

This article outlines the ten NHL defensemen who had the lowest cost per point in the 2025-26 season, emphasizing that cost per point is a simplistic measure for defensemen. Leading the list is Brent Burns ($24K per point), who had 35 points while playing all 82 games for Colorado. Other notable players include Charle-Edouard D’Astous ($30K per point) and Shayne Gostisbehere ($64K per point), each demonstrating significant contributions relative to their salaries. The analysis excludes entry-level contract players and requires a minimum of 42 games played.

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