Buffalo Sabres Lines & Depth Chart — 2026-27
Buffalo Sabres forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders for the 2026-27 season, ordered by Goals Above Replacement (GAR). Interactive line combinations are available on the live page.
Forwards
| Player | Pos | GP | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | RW | 2 | — |
| Jack Quinn | RW | 2 | — |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 2 | — |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 2 | — |
| Josh Norris | C | 2 | — |
| Konsta Helenius | C | 2 | — |
| Peyton Krebs | LW | 2 | — |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 2 | — |
| Zach Benson | LW | 2 | — |
| Beck Malenstyn | RW | 2 | — |
| Sam Carrick | C | 2 | — |
| Josh Doan | LW | 2 | — |
Defensemen
| Player | Pos | GP | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Power | LD | 2 | — |
| Mattias Samuelsson | RD | 2 | — |
| Zach Metsa | D | 2 | — |
| Louis Crevier | RD | 2 | — |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 2 | — |
| Olen Zellweger | LD | 1 | — |
Goaltenders
| Goalie | GP | SV% | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | 2 | 78.4% | -3.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the Buffalo Sabres lines on this page decided?
The depth chart is ordered by Goals Above Replacement within each position group, not by a coach's announced lines. It reflects who played and how well, so it can differ from the projected lines published before a game. Real line combinations, measured from who was on the ice together, are on the Team Impact page.
Who is the Buffalo Sabres starting goaltender?
1 goaltenders dressed for the Buffalo Sabres in 2026-27; the depth chart lists them in order of value, with goals saved above expected (GSAx) rather than raw save percentage.