Tanner Pearson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Tanner Pearson is an NHL left wing for the Buffalo Sabres.
Player Overview
A veteran presence, Tanner Pearson is in his 13th NHL season, having played 778 career games as a left wing. He has accumulated 157 goals and 170 assists for 327 points over his career. His most productive season came in 2016-17, when he posted a strong 12.3 GAR, establishing himself as a reliable middle-six scorer.
In 2025-26, Pearson appeared in 56 games for the Buffalo Sabres, contributing 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points. His overall GAR for the season was a marginal 0.1, reflecting a diminished role. His shorthanded defensive play provided a slight positive contribution of +0.1 GAR, indicating his value has shifted to more specialized, limited minutes.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 30 — LAK |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 56 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 4.5 |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -1.4 |
| 2022-23 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -0.8 |
| 2021-22 | 68 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 4.2 |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 1.7 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 21 | 24 | 45 | 6.9 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 18 | 9 | 27 | 4.0 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 6.8 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 24 | 20 | 44 | 12.3 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 8.8 |
| 2014-15 | 42 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 4.6 |
| 2013-14 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1.3 |
Analysis
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.3 in 2016-17.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tanner Pearson's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Tanner Pearson has accumulated 53.0 career GAR and 327 points.
When was Tanner Pearson drafted?
Tanner Pearson was drafted in 2012 — Round 1, Pick 30 — LAK.