Ryan McLeod — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan McLeod is an NHL center for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Ryan McLeod has 14 goals, 40 assists and 54 points in 81 games, worth 18.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A developing center, Ryan McLeod is in his sixth season, having played 379 career games and amassed 182 points. He is coming off a career-best peak GAR of 4.7 in 2024-25, highlighting his offensive potential.
This season, McLeod has recorded 54 points on 14 goals and 40 assists over 81 games. Despite a -0.7 overall GAR, his primary strength lies in even-strength offense, where he has generated a significant +5 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 204 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 2, Pick 40 — EDM |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 14 | 40 | 54 | +25 | 16 | 90 | 15.6% | 17:37 | 47.2% | 12.4 | 0.4 | 18.9 | 0.28 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.4 | +1.2 | +0.4 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 85th, GAR 43th, WAR 43th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 14 | 40 | 54 | 18.9 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 20 | 33 | 53 | 4.0 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 24.9 |
| 2022-23 | 57 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 14.5 |
| 2021-22 | 71 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 8.7 |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan McLeod has been worth 18.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 43rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.4 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.2).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 24.9 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 McLeod's GAR this season?
Ryan McLeod has been worth 18.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 43rd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Ryan McLeod have this season?
Ryan McLeod has 14 goals and 40 assists for 54 points in 81 games this season.
Is Ryan McLeod a good center?
Ryan McLeod ranks in the 43rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (18.9) in the 2025-26 season.