Sam Lafferty — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Sam Lafferty is an NHL center for the Florida Panthers.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Sam Lafferty has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists) in 5 games. He is 18th on the Florida Panthers in scoring. He is averaging 10:03 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Sam Lafferty is a veteran center whose overall impact is limited, typically deployed in fourth-line or depth minutes. He possesses an intriguing ability to convert scoring chances at a rate that surpasses the quality of opportunities he generates.
Despite this finishing touch, Lafferty rarely shoots the puck and seldom creates quality scoring chances. This results in him contributing little offense overall.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Florida Panthers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Born | March 6, 1995 (age 31) in Hollidaysburg, United States |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 4, Pick 113 — PIT |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 4 | 4 | 0.0% | 10:03 | 35.7% | 0.3 | -0.3 | -0.6 | -0.11 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | -0.0 | +0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 9th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:03 | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.3 | -1.03 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.6 |
| 2025-26 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2.9 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -2.8 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 1.0 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 12 | 15 | 27 | -0.7 |
| 2021-22 | 56 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -0.5 |
| 2020-21 | 34 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -0.6 |
| 2019-20 | 50 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 1.3 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Sam Lafferty has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.3 in 2019-20.
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 Lafferty's GAR this season?
Sam Lafferty has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Sam Lafferty's WAR this season?
Sam Lafferty has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Sam Lafferty have this season?
Sam Lafferty has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 5 games this season.
Is Sam Lafferty a good center?
Sam Lafferty ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.6) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Sam Lafferty's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Sam Lafferty has accumulated -5.8 career GAR and 92 points.
How tall is Sam Lafferty, and how much does he weigh?
Sam Lafferty is 6'2" tall and weighs 205 lb. Born March 6, 1995 (age 31) in Hollidaysburg, United States.
How does Sam Lafferty score across situations in 2026-27?
Sam Lafferty has 0 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Sam Lafferty's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Sam Lafferty has scored on 0.0% of 4 shots in 2026-27.