Beck Malenstyn — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Beck Malenstyn is an NHL left wing for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Beck Malenstyn has 7 goals, 7 assists and 14 points in 81 games, worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Beck Malenstyn is a left wing who has established a role over six seasons, accumulating 262 career games since being drafted in the fifth round in 2016. The 28-year-old has recorded 19 goals and 29 assists for 48 points in his career, indicating a limited offensive output from a bottom-six forward. His peak GAR of -0.1 in 2021-22 suggests a consistently marginal impact.
In the most recent season, Malenstyn played 81 games, contributing 7 goals and 7 assists for 14 points. His overall impact for the season was a -1.2 GAR, with his even-strength offense providing a modest +0.4 GAR as his main positive value driver.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 209 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 5, Pick 145 — WSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 7 | 7 | 14 | +0 | 38 | 72 | 9.7% | 11:14 | 39.8% | 8.5 | 0.4 | -1.2 | -0.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.7 | +0.4 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 30th, GAR 11th, WAR 11th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -1.2 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -2.1 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 6 | 15 | 21 | -2.0 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.3 |
| 2021-22 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.1 |
| 2019-20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Beck Malenstyn has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 11th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.4 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.7).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.1 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beck Malenstyn's GAR this season?
Beck Malenstyn has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 11th percentile of NHL players.
What is Beck Malenstyn's WAR this season?
Beck Malenstyn has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 11th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Beck Malenstyn have this season?
Beck Malenstyn has 7 goals and 7 assists for 14 points in 81 games this season.
Is Beck Malenstyn a good left wing?
Beck Malenstyn ranks in the 11th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Beck Malenstyn's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Beck Malenstyn has accumulated -5.8 career GAR and 48 points.
When was Beck Malenstyn drafted?
Beck Malenstyn was drafted in 2016 — Round 5, Pick 145 — WSH.