Conor Timmins — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Conor Timmins is an NHL defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Conor Timmins has 0 goals, 8 assists and 8 points in 39 games, worth -2.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
After a career-best 2.8 GAR season in 2022-23, Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins has struggled to replicate that impact, currently posting a -2.3 GAR in 39 games this season. Over his seven-season, 198-game career, the 27-year-old blueliner has primarily contributed offensively through assists, totaling 48 helpers along with six goals for 54 points.
His current season reflects a significant downturn in overall value. Despite the negative GAR, he still provides a minor positive contribution in even-strength defense, suggesting a defensive-minded role that has not translated to overall positive impact this year.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 213 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 2, Pick 32 — COL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -8 | 18 | 44 | 0.0% | 18:46 | 36.9% | 1.3 | 0.2 | -2.3 | -0.42 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.3 | +0.3 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 14th, GAR 10th, WAR 10th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 39 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -2.3 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 0.9 |
| 2023-24 | 25 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 1.3 |
| 2022-23 | 27 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 2.8 |
| 2021-22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
| 2020-21 | 31 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1.0 |
| 2019-20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Conor Timmins has been worth -2.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 10th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.3).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.8 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conor Timmins's GAR this season?
Conor Timmins has been worth -2.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 10th percentile of NHL players.
What is Conor Timmins's WAR this season?
Conor Timmins has been worth about -0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 10th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Conor Timmins have this season?
Conor Timmins has 0 goals and 8 assists for 8 points in 39 games this season.
Is Conor Timmins a good defenseman?
Conor Timmins ranks in the 10th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Conor Timmins's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Conor Timmins has accumulated 3.5 career GAR and 54 points.
When was Conor Timmins drafted?
Conor Timmins was drafted in 2017 — Round 2, Pick 32 — COL.