Tanner Pearson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Tanner Pearson is an NHL left wing for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Tanner Pearson has 7 goals, 8 assists and 15 points in 56 games, worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Tanner Pearson is a veteran left winger in his 13th NHL season, having played 778 career games and amassed 327 points. His peak performance saw a 9.9 GAR in 2016-17, showcasing a past as a reliable contributor.
However, his current season with the Buffalo Sabres has seen a significant downturn, with only 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points in 56 games. His overall impact is negative, reflected by a -1.4 GAR, indicating he is struggling to maintain his previous level of play.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 30 — LAK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 7 | 8 | 15 | +9 | 27 | 52 | 14.3% | 10:53 | 43.9% | 6.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.3 | -0.6 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 27th, GAR 23th, WAR 23th (100th = league leader).
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
In the 2025-26 season Tanner Pearson has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 23rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.3 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.6).
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 GAR this season?
Tanner Pearson has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 23rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Tanner Pearson's WAR this season?
Tanner Pearson has been worth about 0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 23rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Tanner Pearson have this season?
Tanner Pearson has 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points in 56 games this season.
Is Tanner Pearson a good left wing?
Tanner Pearson ranks in the 23rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.1) in the 2025-26 season.
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.