Olen Zellweger — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Olen Zellweger is an NHL defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Olen Zellweger has 7 goals, 15 assists and 22 points in 76 games, worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Olen Zellweger has quickly established himself as a regular on the Sabres' blueline, completing his third NHL season at just 22 years old. The defenseman played 76 games, contributing 7 goals and 15 assists for 22 points, and posted a positive 1.9 GAR, his career best.
His consistent presence and offensive contributions are notable for a young blueliner, with his even-strength offense providing a positive 0.3 GAR. Zellweger has already amassed 164 career games, indicating a promising trajectory as a developing two-way defenseman.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 193 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 2, Pick 34 — ANA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 7 | 15 | 22 | +4 | 34 | 119 | 5.9% | 16:59 | 51.7% | 9.6 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.31 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.7 | -0.9 | +0.2 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 46th, GAR 64th, WAR 64th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 1.7 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 0.9 |
| 2023-24 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -1.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Olen Zellweger has been worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 64th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.7 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.9).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.7 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olen Zellweger's GAR this season?
Olen Zellweger has been worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 64th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Olen Zellweger have this season?
Olen Zellweger has 7 goals and 15 assists for 22 points in 76 games this season.
Is Olen Zellweger a good defenseman?
Olen Zellweger ranks in the 64th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.7) in the 2025-26 season.