Luke Schenn — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Luke Schenn is an NHL defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Luke Schenn has 1 goals, 6 assists and 7 points in 50 games, worth -4.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Draft | 2008 — Round 1, Pick 5 — TOR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -12 | 43 | 35 | 3.1% | 13:44 | 42.1% | 1.6 | 0.2 | -4.1 | -0.74 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.3 | +1.7 | -0.0 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 14th, WAR 14th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 50 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -4.1 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -2.3 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -0.8 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 4 | 18 | 22 | -1.1 |
| 2021-22 | 66 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 0.8 |
| 2020-21 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.1 |
| 2019-20 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1.4 |
| 2018-19 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3.1 |
| 2017-18 | 64 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -5.6 |
| 2016-17 | 78 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -11.7 |
| 2015-16 | 72 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -4.2 |
| 2014-15 | 58 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -1.1 |
| 2013-14 | 79 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -1.0 |
| 2012-13 | 47 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -1.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Luke Schenn has been worth -4.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 14th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.7 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.3).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.1 in 2020-21.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luke Schenn's GAR this season?
Luke Schenn has been worth -4.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 14th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Luke Schenn have this season?
Luke Schenn has 1 goals and 6 assists for 7 points in 50 games this season.
Is Luke Schenn a good defenseman?
Luke Schenn ranks in the 14th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-4.1) in the 2025-26 season.