Sam Carrick — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Sam Carrick is an NHL center for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Sam Carrick has 9 goals, 7 assists and 16 points in 73 games, worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran presence, Sam Carrick has carved out a role as a defensive-minded center over ten seasons in the league. This season, in 73 games, he has contributed 16 points with nine goals and seven assists.
His primary value to the team stems from his strong even-strength defensive play, which has generated +2.2 GAR. Overall, Carrick has maintained a positive impact with a 1.9 GAR this season.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 202 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 5, Pick 144 — TOR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 9 | 7 | 16 | +2 | 65 | 75 | 7.1% | 10:24 | 41.7% | 8.5 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.5 | +3.5 | -0.1 | -0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 22th, WAR 22th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 73 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 1.8 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 10 | 6 | 16 | -2.3 |
| 2022-23 | 52 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -5.1 |
| 2021-22 | 64 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 0.1 |
| 2020-21 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -0.3 |
| 2019-20 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.4 |
| 2018-19 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.4 |
| 2015-16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 2014-15 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Sam Carrick has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 22nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.5 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.8 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 Sam Carrick's GAR this season?
Sam Carrick has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 22nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Sam Carrick have this season?
Sam Carrick has 9 goals and 7 assists for 16 points in 73 games this season.
Is Sam Carrick a good center?
Sam Carrick ranks in the 22nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.8) in the 2025-26 season.