Justin Danforth — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Justin Danforth is an NHL right wing for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Justin Danforth has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 4 games, worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Justin Danforth is a 33-year-old undrafted right winger, a veteran depth forward whose most impactful season came in 2021-22 with a peak GAR of 4.7. Across 187 career games, he has accumulated 64 points, demonstrating a modest scoring touch over his career. However, his current season has seen minimal impact, with 0 points in just 4 games and a GAR of -1.1.
His even-strength offense is negligible, contributing -0 GAR, suggesting that his value does not stem from 5-on-5 scoring. The current negative GAR indicates he is struggling to make a positive impact on the ice, potentially signaling a decline in his overall effectiveness.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Weight | 193 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% | 11:42 | 25.5% | 0.1 | 0.0 | -0.1 | -0.04 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | +0.1 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 61 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 1.2 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 3.4 |
| 2022-23 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.4 |
| 2021-22 | 45 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 4.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Justin Danforth has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.2 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Justin Danforth's GAR this season?
Justin Danforth has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Justin Danforth have this season?
Justin Danforth has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 4 games this season.
Is Justin Danforth a good right wing?
Justin Danforth ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.1) in the 2025-26 season.