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 -1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 50.1% | 14.1 | 0.4 | -1.0 | -0.17 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.8 | +1.3 | +0.2 | +0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 85th, GAR 18th, WAR 18th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 14 | 40 | 54 | -1.0 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 20 | 33 | 53 | 3.7 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 5.1 |
| 2022-23 | 57 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 1.7 |
| 2021-22 | 71 | 9 | 12 | 21 | -1.1 |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan McLeod has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 18th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.8 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0.2).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.1 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 -1.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 18th 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 18th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.0) in the 2025-26 season.