Dennis Gilbert — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dennis Gilbert is an NHL defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Dennis Gilbert has 2 points (1 goals, 1 assists) in 5 games, a 34-point pace over 84 games. He is 15th on the Buffalo Sabres in scoring. Both came at even strength. He is averaging 9:55 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Dennis Gilbert is a defenseman in his prime who plays a physical, hitting game. He is utilized for third-pair or depth minutes, providing a modest impact for his position with his defensive presence.
However, Gilbert seldom generates quality chances and rarely shoots, which significantly limits his offensive contributions.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 216 lb |
| Born | October 30, 1996 (age 30) in Buffalo, United States |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 3, Pick 91 — CHI |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 6 | 1 | 100.0% | 9:55 | 43.9% | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.4 | -0.0 | +0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 29th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:55 | 1 | 100.0% | 1 | 0 | 0.40 | 0.2 | 0.06 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.1 |
| 2025-26 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.0 |
| 2024-25 | 29 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -0.6 |
| 2023-24 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1.0 |
| 2020-21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.7 |
| 2019-20 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1.1 |
| 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Dennis Gilbert has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.4 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.0 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 Dennis Gilbert's GAR this season?
Dennis Gilbert has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Dennis Gilbert's WAR this season?
Dennis Gilbert has been worth about 0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Dennis Gilbert have this season?
Dennis Gilbert has 1 goals and 1 assists for 2 points in 5 games this season.
Is Dennis Gilbert a good defenseman?
Dennis Gilbert ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.1) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Dennis Gilbert's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Dennis Gilbert has accumulated -2.0 career GAR and 23 points.
How tall is Dennis Gilbert, and how much does he weigh?
Dennis Gilbert is 6'2" tall and weighs 216 lb. Born October 30, 1996 (age 30) in Buffalo, United States.
How does Dennis Gilbert score across situations in 2026-27?
Dennis Gilbert has 2 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Dennis Gilbert's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Dennis Gilbert has scored on 100.0% of 1 shots in 2026-27.