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 -3.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Conor Timmins is a defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, currently navigating a difficult season with a GAR of -3.9. Through 39 games, he has contributed 8 assists but has yet to score a goal. Across his seven-season career, the 27-year-old has accumulated 54 points (6 goals, 48 assists) in 198 games from the blueline.
Timmins demonstrated a higher impact last season, achieving a peak GAR of 4.4 in 2024-25. His power-play offense has not been a positive factor, registering at -0.1 GAR, indicating that offensive contributions are not his primary role.
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% | 1.8 | 0.2 | -3.6 | -0.65 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.6 | -0.2 | -0.0 | -1.1 |
League percentile rank: points 14th, GAR 14th, WAR 14th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 39 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -3.6 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 0.5 |
| 2023-24 | 25 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 2.3 |
| 2022-23 | 27 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 3.6 |
| 2021-22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
| 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 -3.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 14th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (-0 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-1.1).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.6 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 -3.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 14th percentile of NHL players.
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 14th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.6) in the 2025-26 season.