| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | Activated from IR | |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | Placed on IR | |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed 7 years @ $7.143M AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed 3 years @ $1.400M AAV starting in 2020-21 | |
| Mar 7, 2017 | St. Louis Blues | Signed to an entry level contract. |
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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).
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- 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | STL | 41 | 431:29 | 0.42 | 0.56 | 0.97 | 0.59 | -0.17 | 6.12 | 8.69 | -2.57 | 3.80 | 1.27 |
| 2018-19 | BUF | 65 | 709:52 | 0.51 | 0.34 | 0.85 | 0.67 | -0.16 | 6.38 | 8.40 | -2.01 | 1.45 | 2.17 |
| 2019-20 | BUF | 1 | 6:59 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.94 | -0.94 | - | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2020-21 | BUF | 38 | 449:39 | 0.40 | 0.67 | 1.07 | 0.98 | -0.58 | 3.61 | 8.84 | -5.23 | 5.05 | 6.06 |
| 2021-22 | BUF | 78 | 1040:27 | 1.38 | 1.27 | 2.65 | 0.90 | 0.48 | 14.20 | 9.23 | 4.98 | 3.00 | 4.29 |
| 2022-23 | BUF | 78 | 1062:29 | 1.36 | 1.69 | 3.05 | 1.11 | 0.24 | 12.50 | 10.26 | 2.24 | 3.58 | 6.81 |
| 2023-24 | BUF | 71 | 944:15 | 1.02 | 0.83 | 1.84 | 0.92 | 0.10 | 9.88 | 8.91 | 0.97 | 3.98 | 6.19 |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 76 | 1078:57 | 1.84 | 0.67 | 2.50 | 0.84 | 1.00 | 19.64 | 8.99 | 10.65 | 2.07 | 4.15 |
| 2025-26 | BUF | 10 | 141:24 | 1.27 | 0.42 | 1.70 | 0.93 | 0.35 | 12.00 | 8.72 | 3.28 | 0.00 | 5.26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | STL | 41 | 431:29 | 40.88 | 1.11 | 2.11 | 43.39 | 2.64 | 2.66 | 29.63 | 44.21 | -0.39 | 0.36 | -7.90 |
| 2018-19 | BUF | 65 | 709:52 | 40.06 | 1.18 | 2.11 | 45.81 | 2.79 | 2.78 | 29.79 | 43.21 | -0.32 | 0.20 | -5.45 |
| 2019-20 | BUF | 1 | 6:59 | 42.96 | 0.00 | 2.41 | 34.37 | 0.00 | 1.61 | - | 59.90 | -0.40 | -1.24 | 10.26 |
| 2020-21 | BUF | 38 | 449:39 | 37.90 | 1.73 | 2.33 | 48.84 | 2.14 | 2.81 | 44.83 | 45.31 | 0.14 | 0.35 | -1.82 |
| 2021-22 | BUF | 78 | 1040:27 | 44.17 | 3.75 | 2.78 | 45.44 | 3.92 | 2.82 | 48.87 | 49.63 | 0.67 | 0.36 | 3.46 |
| 2022-23 | BUF | 78 | 1062:29 | 49.07 | 3.78 | 3.15 | 44.61 | 3.28 | 3.11 | 53.60 | 50.32 | 0.67 | 0.48 | 1.76 |
| 2023-24 | BUF | 71 | 944:15 | 47.53 | 2.92 | 2.74 | 41.49 | 2.29 | 2.54 | 56.10 | 51.97 | 0.32 | 0.04 | 2.71 |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 76 | 1078:57 | 45.27 | 3.45 | 2.68 | 42.93 | 3.00 | 2.54 | 53.45 | 51.40 | 0.46 | 0.01 | 4.57 |
| 2025-26 | BUF | 10 | 141:24 | 41.58 | 2.55 | 2.22 | 45.83 | 2.97 | 2.45 | 46.15 | 47.49 | -0.11 | -0.16 | 0.38 |
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% |
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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 |
|---|
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. |
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Lindy Ruff slams Buffalo Sabres' latest slow start: 'Unacceptable' at Sabres Noise (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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Miles Wood Nets Overtime Winner as Blue Jackets Slip Past the Sabres at The Hockey Writers (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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Gameday #9: Rivalry, renewed at Jackets Cannon (Tue Oct 28, 2025)
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NHL Morning Recap – October 26, 2025 at The Hockey Writers (Sun Oct 26, 2025)
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Sabres, UPL Falter Late, Earn a Point at Die by the Blade (Sun Oct 26, 2025)
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4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs at Sabres Noise (Sun Oct 26, 2025)
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'I'd Do It Tomorrow Morning': Insider Urges Canadiens to Take a Swing at Tage Thompson at Habs Fanatics (Sat Oct 25, 2025)
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Game #9 Preview & Open Thread: Sabres vs. Maple Leafs at Die by the Blade (Sat Oct 25, 2025)
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NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – October 25, 2025 at Spectors Hockey (Sat Oct 25, 2025)
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Game Review: Defensive leakiness continues as Maple Leafs lose third straight game (and possibly William Nylander to injury) at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sat Oct 25, 2025)
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NHL Morning Recap – October 25, 2025 at The Hockey Writers (Sat Oct 25, 2025)
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Mattias Samuelsson Nets 2 as Sabres Down Maple Leafs 5-3 at The Hockey Writers (Sat Oct 25, 2025)
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4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres impressive 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs at Sabres Noise (Sat Oct 25, 2025)
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Game #8 Preview & Open Thread: Sabres vs Maple Leafs at Die by the Blade (Fri Oct 24, 2025)
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Why Cayden Primeau needs a revenge game against Sabres this weekend at The Leafs Nation (Fri Oct 24, 2025)
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Insider believes trading this player 'makes no sense' for Buffalo Sabres at Sabres Noise (Thu Oct 23, 2025)
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Dylan Larkin vs. Tage Thompson is becoming must-see TV for U.S. hockey fans at Octopus Thrower (Wed Oct 22, 2025)
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MTPS: Some Tage Advice for Chris Drury To Rattle His Trade Sabres at Blue Shirt Banter (Tue Oct 21, 2025)
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3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-2 Loss to the Canadiens at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 21, 2025)
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Sabres Show Grit, But Fall Short Offensively in 4-2 Defeat at Die by the Blade (Tue Oct 21, 2025)
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Prime Monday Night Hockey: Canadiens vs. Sabres — Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch at Habs Eyes on the Prize (Mon Oct 20, 2025)
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JOUEZ AU DG: L'offre de transaction qui divise les partisans du Canadien at HABSolument Fan (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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Alex Tuch Makes More Sense for the Maple Leafs Than Tage Thompson at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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NHL Morning Recap – October 16th 2025 at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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3 Sabres who must ignite Buffalo's dormant offense before it's too late at Sabres Noise (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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Who's most to blame for the Buffalo Sabres' early-season struggles? at Sabres Noise (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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Sabres management on 'short runway' already, insider notes at Sabres Noise (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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Maple Leafs Should Keep an Eye on Tage Thompson Following Sabres’ Rough Start at The Hockey Writers (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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Early-season Frustration is reaching a boiling point for Boston Bruins' division foe at Causway Crowd (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
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Tage Thompson is failing his Buffalo Sabres leadership test at Sabres Noise (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
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3 takeaways from Buffalo Sabres deflating 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche at Sabres Noise (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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Sabres’ Josh Norris Faces Another Setback in Injury-Plagued Career at The Hockey Writers (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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Alex Lyon has been the Buffalo Sabres' best player (and that's embarrassing) at Sabres Noise (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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Game #3 Preview & Open Thread: Avalanche vs. Sabres at Die by the Blade (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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4 players the Buffalo Sabres desperately need to deliver against the Avalanche at Sabres Noise (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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Avalanche vs Sabres: Preview, odds, matchups at Mile High Sticking (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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3 Takeaways From Sabres’ Nailbiter Loss vs. Bruins at The Hockey Writers (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Lindy Ruff subtly calls out the Buffalo Sabres best players (and he isn't wrong) at Sabres Noise (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Injury-Plagued Sabres Having Worst-Case-Scenario Start To Season at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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NHL 26: Sabres hand Bruins first loss in 3–2 OT thriller at Causway Crowd (Sat Oct 11, 2025)
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St. Louis Blues’ Best & Worst Trades at The Hockey Writers (Sat Oct 11, 2025)
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Norris Out Long-Term After Being Injured In Opener at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sat Oct 11, 2025)
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Rasmus Dahlin must lead the Buffalo Sabres past one-game concern against Bruins at Sabres Noise (Sat Oct 11, 2025)
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Sabres’ Josh Norris out injured; Zach Benson to leave hospital at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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Norris Being Evaluated After Leaving Sabres Season-Opening Loss at Yahoo Sports NHL (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-0 Loss to the Rangers at The Hockey Writers (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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Buffalo Sabres player grades 2025-26: Full season report cards and game ratings at Sabres Noise (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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NHL breakout tiers: From Nazar to Snuggerud to Peterka, players set to level up at ESPN (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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Rangers Shut Out Sabres 4-0 at The Hockey Writers (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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Recap: Rangers Bounce Back with 4-0 Win in Buffalo at Blue Shirt Banter (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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4 takeaways as the Buffalo Sabres come up empty against the NY Rangers at Sabres Noise (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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5 Draft Day Regrets From Red Wings’ Last 15 Drafts at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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What the odds, betting lines say about the Buffalo Sabres' 2025-26 season at Sabres Noise (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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3 Buffalo Sabres under immense pressure early in the 2025-26 NHL season at Sabres Noise (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Game #1 Preview & Open Thread: Rangers vs. Sabres at Die by the Blade (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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A lapsed fan's guide to the Buffalo Sabres' 2025-26 NHL season at Sabres Noise (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Tage Thompson has confidence in own talent, Sabres’ playoff chances: ‘We just expect that we’re just gonna do it’ at Sabres Space (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Tage Thompson has confidence in own talent, Sabres’ playoff chances: ‘We just expect that we’re just gonna do it’ at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Will the Buffalo Sabres end the NHL's longest playoff drought? The final verdict at Sabres Noise (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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Buffalo Sabres dropped the best new concessions menu item in the NHL at Sabres Noise (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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Why the Avalanche will win the Cup, and where the other 31 teams finish at ESPN (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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The ultimate list of predictions for the 2025-26 Buffalo Sabres season at Sabres Noise (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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Ranking all 48 Buffalo Sabres players based on 2025-26 NHL trade value at Sabres Noise (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Sabres Dealing With Key Injuries Heading Into Season, Claim Ellis Off Waivers at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Tage Thompson sets the tone for Buffalo’s 2025–26 journey at Sabres Space (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Tage Thompson sandwiches, Season Ticket Member value menu headline 2025-26 concession offerings at Sabres Space (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Buffalo Sabres named 'dark-horse playoff candidate' in new NHL power rankings at Sabres Noise (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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Predict the 2025-26 Buffalo Sabres at Die by the Blade (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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NHL season preview: Strengths, weaknesses, X factors for all 32 teams at ESPN (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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Predicting 4 Buffalo Sabres who will set new career-highs in 2025-26 season at Sabres Noise (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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Morgan Frost dominating preseason is a great sign for the Calgary Flames at The Win Column (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
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3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ Overtime Loss vs. Penguins at The Hockey Writers (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
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3 takeaways for the Buffalo Sabres in their lackluster preseason finale at Sabres Noise (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
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Penguins' Pre-Season: Pens Storm Back Again, Take Down Sabres In OT To Cap Off Solid Pre-Season at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
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Sabres at Penguins: Preview & Open Thread at Die by the Blade (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
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3 Sabres Players That Need to Take the Next Step in 2025-26 Season at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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Josh Norris praises maligned Sabres teammate: 'Super easy to play with' at Sabres Noise (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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Start to the NHL season is crucial for players on the Olympic bubble at NBC Sports (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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The Athletic sums up the Sabres offseason in 6 brutal words at Sabres Noise (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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NHL analyst says one Buffalo Sabres star is 'primed for a major uptick' at Sabres Noise (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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3 bold predictions that could define the Sabres’ 2025-26 season at Sabres Noise (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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4 must-see Buffalo Sabres that fans will want to focus on in final preseason games at Sabres Noise (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Projecting Buffalo Sabres lines for Opening Night with two preseason games left at Sabres Noise (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Revisiting Zadina’s Draft Night Warning: “I’m Going to Fill Their Nets” at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Tage Thompson’s two goals lead Sabres to 5-2 preseason win vs. Detroit at Sabres Space (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Buffalo Sabres’ Preseason Statement: 4 takeaways from their 5-2 win over Detroit at Sabres Noise (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ Bounce Back Win vs. Red Wings at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Sabres' Tage Thompson Continues Rampage Vs. Red Wings In 5-2 Pre-Season Win at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
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Following trade and injury, Sabres’ Josh Norris settling into prominent role at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
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Red Wings-Sabres preseason game #2 Tweetcap: Buffalo’s ‘A Team’ outworks Detroit’s ‘B+ Team’ at The Malik Report (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
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Hershey Bears announce initial 2025 training camp roster ahead of first practice at Russian Machine Never Breaks (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
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Patrick Wellar to serve as temporary assistant coach for Capitals during NHL investigation of Mitch Love at Russian Machine Never Breaks (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
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Alex Tuch among 5 Buffalo Sabres to watch in preseason rematch with Red Wings at Sabres Noise (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
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Maple Leafs must hope they get the same old Buffalo Sabres this season at Editor in Leaf (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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Which Buffalo Sabres made the TSN Top 50 NHL players ranking list? at Sabres Noise (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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Blue Jackets Lose To Sabres In Preseason Game #3 at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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After winning gold medal, Sabres’ Tage Thompson aims for 50 goals, playoffs at Sabres Space (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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After winning gold medal, Sabres’ Tage Thompson aims for 50 goals, playoffs at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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Sabres 2025-26 Player Expectations: Will We See A Major Improvement In Play From New First-Line Winger Benson? at Yahoo Sports NHL (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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What can the Buffalo Sabres learn from Happy Gilmore? at Sabres Noise (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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Sabres Host Blue Jackets in Preseason Home Opener at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
Current Contract
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| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 22 | $1,400,000 | $1,400,000 | - | - | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | RFA | ||
| 2021-22 | 23 | $1,400,000 | $1,400,000 | - | - | $1,400,000 | $1,400,000 | $1,400,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2022-23 | 24 | $1,400,000 | $1,400,000 | - | - | $1,600,000 | $1,600,000 | $1,600,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $4,200,000 | $4,200,000 | $4,200,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 19 | $925,000 | $1,137,500 | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2018-19 | 20 | $925,000 | $1,137,500 | $212,500 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2019-20 | 21 | $925,000 | $1,137,500 | $425,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $637,500 | $277,500 | $2,497,500 | $2,775,000 | $210,000 |
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 |
| 2010-11 | Bantam | Alaska All Stars 14U AA | 12 | 23 | 29 | 52 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2010-11 | 14U AA | Alaska All Stars 14U AA | 5 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | AYHL 14U | Mid Fairfield Rangers 14U AAA | 22 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | AYHL 15U | Long Island Royals 15U | 14 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 19 | |||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | USPHL | PAL Islanders | 16 | 17 | 14 | 31 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | U-18 | USNTDP | 39 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 12 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | USHL | USNTDP | 25 | 7 | 7 | 14 | +10 | 20 | 26 | 2,690.0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-16 | NCAA | Univ. of Connecticut | 36 | 14 | 18 | 32 | -14 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | NCAA | Univ. of Connecticut | 34 | 19 | 13 | 32 | -6 | 24 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | WJC-20 | USA U20 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | +4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | AHL | Chicago Wolves | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 | ||||||
| 2017-18 | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 41 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -12 | 12 | 55 | 5.4 | 11:55 | |||||||||
| 2017-18 | AHL | San Antonio Rampage | 30 | 8 | 10 | 18 | -4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | WC | USA | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 16 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 65 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -22 | 20 | 108 | 6.5 | 12:08 | |||||||||
| 2018-19 | AHL | Rochester Americans | 8 | 6 | 3 | 9 | +6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2 | |||||||
| 2019-20 | AHL | Rochester Americans | 16 | 6 | 6 | 12 | +5 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6:59 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 38 | 8 | 6 | 14 | -6 | 17 | 96 | 8.3 | 13:52 | |||||||||
| 2020-21 | WC | USA | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 78 | 38 | 30 | 68 | -17 | 37 | 253 | 15.0 | 17:53 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 78 | 47 | 47 | 94 | +4 | 39 | 295 | 15.9 | 18:35 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 71 | 29 | 27 | 56 | -1 | 43 | 246 | 11.8 | 18:07 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 76 | 44 | 28 | 72 | -2 | 35 | 242 | 18.2 | 18:45 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | WC | USA | 10 | 6 | 3 | 9 | +7 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | International | Team USA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2025-26 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 10 | 37 | 10.8 | 19:03 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 457 | 180 | 153 | 333 | -60 | 213 | 1332 | 13.5 | 16:30 | |||||||||||
