Bowen Byram — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Bowen Byram is an NHL defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Bowen Byram has 11 goals, 31 assists and 42 points in 82 games, worth 6.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 1, Pick 4 — COL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 11 | 31 | 42 | +15 | 48 | 109 | 10.1% | 22:20 | 49.6% | 11.8 | 0.3 | 6.8 | 1.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.0 | +2.4 | +0.6 | +0.9 |
League percentile rank: points 74th, GAR 84th, WAR 84th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 6.8 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 7 | 31 | 38 | 2.2 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 6.1 |
| 2022-23 | 42 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 6.1 |
| 2021-22 | 30 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 2.4 |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Bowen Byram has been worth 6.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 84th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0.6).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.8 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowen Byram's GAR this season?
Bowen Byram has been worth 6.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 84th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Bowen Byram have this season?
Bowen Byram has 11 goals and 31 assists for 42 points in 82 games this season.
Is Bowen Byram a good defenseman?
Bowen Byram ranks in the 84th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.8) in the 2025-26 season.