Josh Dunne — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Josh Dunne is an NHL center for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Josh Dunne has 1 goals, 3 assists and 4 points in 34 games, worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Josh Dunne is a defensive-minded center who has carved out a limited role over four NHL seasons. At 27, he has played 50 career games, recording just one goal and four points, indicating minimal offensive contribution.
In his most recent 34 games, Dunne registered 1 goal and 3 assists for 4 points, with an overall GAR of -0.4. His primary value driver comes from even-strength defense, contributing +0.2 GAR, suggesting a bottom-six role focused on his own end.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 208 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 38 | 29 | 3.4% | 9:29 | 47.2% | 4.0 | 0.1 | -0.3 | -0.06 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | +1.3 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 4th, GAR 26th, WAR 26th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 34 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.2 |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Josh Dunne has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 26th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.3 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Josh Dunne's GAR this season?
Josh Dunne has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 26th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Josh Dunne have this season?
Josh Dunne has 1 goals and 3 assists for 4 points in 34 games this season.
Is Josh Dunne a good center?
Josh Dunne ranks in the 26th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.3) in the 2025-26 season.