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Jake DeBrusk vs Nazem Kadri

Jake DeBruskJake DeBruskCanucks · Left wingvsNazem KadriNazem KadriAvalanche · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nazem Kadri projects to 1.63 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42.

DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Kadri had 50 in 77 games.

This week DeBrusk has 2 games left; Kadri has 1 left. We project DeBrusk for 2.6 ESPN points to Kadri's 1.6.

Nazem Kadri has the better number in 26 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

DeBrusk's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 168, Top skating speed 23.5, Goals 23.

Kadri's biggest edges: Corsi 52.7%, Fenwick 51.3%, Scoring chances 51.0%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 PPP, 2 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jake DeBrusk

1.42

fantasy points per game

Nazem Kadri

1.63

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Nazem Kadri has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromDeBruskKadri
Goals (+2)0.500.39
Assists (+1)0.270.54
Power-play points (+0.5)0.130.18
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.260.27
Hits (+0.1)0.080.07
Blocks (+0.5)0.190.18

Per-game rates from the selected sample; blended mixes last season with this season, weighting this season more as games are played. Categories are scored as z-scores against qualified players at the same position. Your custom weights are saved in this browser only.

Head-to-head

Jake DeBrusk and Nazem Kadri have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).

Every stat, side by side

Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

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Fantasy box score

Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)

Transition, turnovers & faceoffs

Usage

Special teams & discipline

Luck & trend

NHL EDGE tracking

This week's schedule

Sep 28 to Oct 4. More games usually wins a weekly start/sit. Chips show how many fantasy points the opponent allows to the player's position (soft or tough), the Schedule Edge from rest and travel, and the likely opposing goalie with his save percentage. Projections use ESPN default points for the games left.

Jake DeBrusk

4games (2 left)

2.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ EDM
    Opp allows 3rd-most FP to LW
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs EDM
    Opp allows 3rd-most FP to LW
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs CGY1.5 pts
    Opp allows 11th-most FP to LW
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs VGKB2B1.1 pts
    Opp allows 9th-fewest FP to LWSchedule edge −9.3 win%

Nazem Kadri

2games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Wed, Sep 30 vs LAK
    Opp allows the most FP to C
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs STL1.6 pts
    Schedule edge +9.3 win%

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FAQ

Should I start Jake DeBrusk or Nazem Kadri in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Nazem Kadri projects to 1.63 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Jake DeBrusk's 1.42. DeBrusk had 42 points in 81 games; Kadri had 50 in 77 games. Check this week's games and your league's scoring in the fantasy panel above, since more games usually decide a weekly start.
Who is better, Jake DeBrusk or Nazem Kadri?
On 2025-26 numbers, Nazem Kadri leads in 26 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.

2025-26 regular season from NHL play-by-play, shift charts and NHL EDGE, processed by Edgehalla. Head-to-head covers every loaded season (play-by-play from 2019-20; on-ice matchups from 2025-26).Compare other players →