Teams · Dataset
NHL Team Average Age, Height & Weight (2026-27)
Updated
As of November 8, 2026, the oldest roster in the NHL belongs to the Colorado Avalanche (average age 31.0) and the youngest to the Montréal Canadiens (26.4). The Washington Capitals are the tallest team (6'2.4" (189 cm) on average) and the Washington Capitals the heaviest (210 lb (95 kg)). The average NHL player is 28.5 years old, 6'1.6" (187 cm) and 201 lb (91 kg), across 817 rostered players.
Key facts
Oldest roster
31.0yrs
Colorado Avalanche
Youngest roster
26.4yrs
Montréal Canadiens
Tallest roster
6'2.4" (189 cm)
Washington Capitals
Heaviest roster
210 lb (95 kg)
Washington Capitals
League average
28.5yrs
6'1.6" (187 cm) · 201 lb (91 kg)
Average age, height and weight by NHL team
| Age rank | Team | Players | Avg age | Avg height | Avg weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 |  Montréal Canadiens | 27 | 26.4 | 6'1.3" (186 cm) | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| 31 |  San Jose Sharks | 26 | 26.5 | 6'1.7" (187 cm) | 199 lb (90 kg) |
| 30 |  Anaheim Ducks | 27 | 26.6 | 6'2.3" (189 cm) | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| 29 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 24 | 26.6 | 6'1.1" (186 cm) | 199 lb (90 kg) |
| 27 |  Calgary Flames | 27 | 26.8 | 6'1.7" (187 cm) | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| 27 |  St. Louis Blues | 25 | 26.8 | 6'2" (188 cm) | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| 26 |  New York Rangers | 27 | 27.1 | 6'1.6" (187 cm) | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| 25 |  Buffalo Sabres | 26 | 27.1 | 6'1.2" (186 cm) | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| 24 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 24 | 27.2 | 6'1.4" (187 cm) | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| 23 |  Seattle Kraken | 27 | 27.5 | 6'1.3" (186 cm) | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| 22 |  Vancouver Canucks | 27 | 27.6 | 6'1.3" (186 cm) | 195 lb (89 kg) |
| 21 |  Detroit Red Wings | 28 | 27.7 | 6'1.6" (187 cm) | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| 20 |  Boston Bruins | 23 | 27.8 | 6'1.9" (188 cm) | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| 19 |  Washington Capitals | 25 | 28.2 | 6'2.4" (189 cm) | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| 18 |  Ottawa Senators | 24 | 28.2 | 6'1.9" (188 cm) | 204 lb (93 kg) |
| 16 |  Utah Mammoth | 24 | 28.5 | 6'1.7" (187 cm) | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| 16 |  Winnipeg Jets | 26 | 28.5 | 6'1.7" (187 cm) | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| 15 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 23 | 28.6 | 6'1.4" (186 cm) | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| 14 |  Nashville Predators | 24 | 28.9 | 6'1.3" (186 cm) | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| 13 |  Edmonton Oilers | 30 | 29.1 | 6'1.7" (187 cm) | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| 12 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 29.3 | 6'1.2" (186 cm) | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| 11 |  New Jersey Devils | 23 | 29.4 | 6'1.5" (187 cm) | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| 10 |  New York Islanders | 26 | 29.9 | 6'1.4" (187 cm) | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| 9 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 22 | 29.9 | 6'1.9" (188 cm) | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| 8 |  Dallas Stars | 25 | 30.0 | 6'2.1" (188 cm) | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| 7 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 24 | 30.0 | 6'1.5" (187 cm) | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| 6 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 24 | 30.1 | 6'2" (188 cm) | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| 5 |  Minnesota Wild | 27 | 30.1 | 6'0.8" (185 cm) | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| 4 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 32 | 30.4 | 6'1.5" (187 cm) | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| 3 |  Los Angeles Kings | 27 | 30.5 | 6'1.8" (187 cm) | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| 2 |  Florida Panthers | 25 | 30.7 | 6'2.2" (188 cm) | 204 lb (92 kg) |
| 1 |  Colorado Avalanche | 22 | 31.0 | 6'1.2" (186 cm) | 197 lb (89 kg) |
League averages by position
| Players | Avg age | Avg height | Avg weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forwards | 478 | 28.3 | 6'1.1" (186 cm) | 199 lb (90 kg) |
| Defensemen | 261 | 28.6 | 6'2.2" (188 cm) | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Goalies | 78 | 29.8 | 6'2.9" (190 cm) | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| All players | 817 | 28.5 | 6'1.6" (187 cm) | 201 lb (91 kg) |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the oldest team in the NHL?
- As of November 8, 2026, the Colorado Avalanche have the oldest roster in the NHL at an average age of 31.0; their oldest player is Brent Burns (41.7).
- What is the youngest team in the NHL?
- The Montréal Canadiens have the youngest roster, averaging 26.4 years old as of November 8, 2026.
- What is the tallest team in the NHL?
- The Washington Capitals are the tallest team at an average of 6'2.4" (189 cm). The Minnesota Wild are the shortest (6'0.8" (185 cm)).
- What is the heaviest team in the NHL?
- The Washington Capitals are the heaviest team at an average of 210 lb (95 kg). The Calgary Flames are the lightest (194 lb (88 kg)).
- What is the average age of an NHL player?
- The average NHL player is 28.5 years old as of November 8, 2026: 28.3 for forwards, 28.6 for defensemen and 29.8 for goalies.
- What is the average height of an NHL player?
- The average NHL player is 6'1.6" (187 cm). Defensemen (6'2.2" (188 cm)) and goalies (6'2.9" (190 cm)) run taller than forwards (6'1.1" (186 cm)).
- What is the average weight of an NHL player?
- The average NHL player weighs 201 lb (91 kg): 199 lb (90 kg) for forwards, 205 lb (93 kg) for defensemen and 203 lb (92 kg) for goalies.
- How old is the Montreal Canadiens roster?
- The Habs average 26.4 years old (32nd oldest of 32), 6'1.3" (186 cm) and 203 lb (92 kg).
How these numbers are calculated
- Every player on an active NHL roster counts, including injured players still on the roster; free agents and players in the minors do not.
- Age is each player’s exact age in decimal years on the date shown, from their birth date. Heights and weights are the official listed values from NHL roster data.
- A player missing a measurement is left out of that average only. Rosters sync daily from the NHL’s public API.