| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Recalled from AHL | |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Cleared Waivers | |
| Sep 28, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Placed on Waivers | |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed 1 year @ $900K AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Jun 16, 2023 | New York Rangers | Signed 2 years @ $812K AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Apr 13, 2021 | New York Rangers | Signed to an entry level contract. |
2024-25 Player Card
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2023-24 Player Card
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About Player Cards
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).
Data Sources
- Salary data is from TheStanleyCap.com
- Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
- 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | NYR | 10 | 133:51 | 0.00 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.13 | -0.13 | 0.00 | 3.26 | -3.26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2021-22 | NYR | 12 | 168:43 | 0.00 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.13 | -0.13 | 0.00 | 5.18 | -5.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2022-23 | NYR | 16 | 232:16 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.52 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 7.69 | 4.39 | 3.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2023-24 | NYR | 31 | 435:40 | 0.14 | 0.96 | 1.10 | 0.26 | -0.12 | 2.50 | 4.69 | -2.19 | 6.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | NYR | 46 | 698:55 | 0.09 | 0.77 | 0.86 | 0.20 | -0.11 | 2.38 | 5.55 | -3.17 | 3.12 | 3.12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | NYR | 10 | 133:51 | 32.72 | 1.79 | 1.40 | 48.41 | 2.69 | 2.79 | 40.00 | 33.41 | -0.76 | -0.13 | -9.14 |
| 2021-22 | NYR | 12 | 168:43 | 30.23 | 1.07 | 2.17 | 44.81 | 3.20 | 2.73 | 25.00 | 44.32 | -0.18 | 0.03 | -2.23 |
| 2022-23 | NYR | 16 | 232:16 | 36.68 | 2.07 | 2.31 | 43.40 | 2.32 | 2.72 | 47.06 | 45.90 | -0.75 | 0.56 | -12.72 |
| 2023-24 | NYR | 31 | 435:40 | 42.14 | 2.62 | 2.51 | 42.69 | 3.03 | 2.52 | 46.34 | 49.93 | -0.14 | 0.03 | -1.66 |
| 2024-25 | NYR | 46 | 698:55 | 42.07 | 1.80 | 2.34 | 44.47 | 1.80 | 2.72 | 50.00 | 46.17 | -0.06 | 0.11 | -1.63 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
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| 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 Defense Pairs
| Season | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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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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Game #6 Preview & Open Thread: Sabres vs. Canadiens at Die by the Blade (Mon Oct 20, 2025)
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Sabres recall two players from Amerks at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Sun Oct 19, 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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Brandon Halverson joins AHL-bound ex-Rangers after clearing waivers at Forever Blueshirts (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
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Is it Radim Mrtka time? Sabres door opens after Bowen Byram injury at Sabres Noise (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Sabres send two players to Rochester, make recall at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Two ex-Rangers among 23 players to hit NHL waiver wire Sunday at Forever Blueshirts (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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23 Players Hit Waivers, Giving Canadiens Plenty of Options Including a Very Interesting One at Habs Fanatics (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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2 Former Rangers Placed On Waivers at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Sabres' Massive Regret: Not buying out this player when they had the chance at Sabres Noise (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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4 Buffalo Sabres who could steal a roster spot before Opening Night at Sabres Noise (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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In newcomer Zac Jones, Sabres possess intriguing talent with ‘offensive flair’ at Sabres Space (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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In newcomer Zac Jones, Sabres possess intriguing talent with ‘offensive flair’ at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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3 Buffalo Sabres defense options after the Mattias Samuelsson injury at Sabres Noise (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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2024-2025 Rangers coaching staff report card at Blue Seat Blogs (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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Lindy Ruff reveals the Buffalo Sabres' "sneaky good" new player at Sabres Noise (Sat Sep 20, 2025)
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Buffalo Sabres unveil expected defensive pairs in first training camp practice at Sabres Noise (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
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Projected Buffalo Sabres lines, defense pairs for 2025 training camp at Sabres Noise (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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Comparing every Sabres player to a member of the NFL's Buffalo Bills at Sabres Noise (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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Red Wings patched up roster faster and smarter than Sabres this summer at Octopus Thrower (Wed Sep 3, 2025)
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The mind-boggling move that helped define the 2025 Sabres offseason at Sabres Noise (Tue Sep 2, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (RFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 22 | $812,500 | $812,500 | - | - | $800,000 | $800,000 | $800,000 | RFA | ||
| 2024-25 | 23 | $812,500 | $812,500 | - | - | $825,000 | $825,000 | $825,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,625,000 | $1,625,000 | $1,625,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 19 | $925,000 | $925,000 | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2021-22 | 20 | $925,000 | $925,000 | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2022-23 | 21 | $925,000 | $925,000 | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | - | $277,500 | $2,497,500 | $2,775,000 | $210,000 |
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2014-15 | WSI U15 | East Coast Selects O U15 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | EJEPL 16U | Richmond Generals 16U | 19 | 5 | 23 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2015-16 | USA-S15 | Team Red | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | USPHL 16U | Selects Academy 16U AAA | 22 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2016-17 | USA-S16 | Team Grey | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | USPHL 16U | Selects Academy 16U AAA | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2017-18 | 18U AAA | Selects Academy 18U AAA | 54 | 8 | 37 | 45 | 28 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | USA-S17 | Team Gold | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | USPHL 18U | Selects Academy 18U AAA | 7 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2018-19 | WJAC-19 | USA U19 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | USHL | Tri-City Storm | 56 | 7 | 45 | 52 | +38 | 38 | 6 | 5 | 5 | +1 | 2 | |||||||
| 2019-20 | NCAA | Univ. of Massachusetts | 32 | 3 | 20 | 23 | +12 | 24 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | WJC-20 | USA U20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | |||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NCAA | Univ. of Massachusetts | 29 | 9 | 15 | 24 | +17 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | WC | USA | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | New York Rangers | 10 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 2 | 12 | 0.0 | 14:59 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Hartford Wolf Pack | 52 | 9 | 26 | 35 | -4 | 25 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | New York Rangers | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -7 | 8 | 0.0 | 15:10 | ||||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | New York Rangers | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 | 15 | 6.7 | 15:37 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Hartford Wolf Pack | 54 | 8 | 23 | 31 | +16 | 34 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +3 | 8 | ||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | New York Rangers | 31 | 2 | 7 | 9 | +1 | 8 | 42 | 4.8 | 14:38 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | New York Rangers | 46 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 24 | 51 | 2.0 | 17:15 | ||||||||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Hartford Wolf Pack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | |||||||||||||
| 2025-26 | AHL | Rochester Americans | 7 | 0 | 9 | 9 | -5 | |||||||||||||
| NHL Career | 115 | 4 | 24 | 28 | -10 | 38 | 128 | 3.1 | 15:54 | |||||||||||
