Ryan Johnson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan Johnson is an NHL defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Ryan Johnson has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 3 games, worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A young defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, Ryan Johnson has seen very limited NHL action across three seasons, totaling just 47 career games. He has yet to register a goal, contributing 7 assists over his tenure.
In his brief 3-game stint this season, Johnson has recorded no points and a -0.3 GAR, suggesting a difficult early impact. His even-strength offense currently provides no measurable contribution.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 195 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 1, Pick 31 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 2 | 0 | — | 9:00 | 35.6% | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.1 | 0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.0 | +0.3 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2023-24 | 41 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan Johnson has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.3 GAR), with even-strength offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.3 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryan Johnson's GAR this season?
Ryan Johnson has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Ryan Johnson have this season?
Ryan Johnson has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 3 games this season.
Is Ryan Johnson a good defenseman?
Ryan Johnson ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.1) in the 2025-26 season.