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Ryan McLeod

Buffalo Sabres
C Shoots: L ⟷ 6'3" ⚖ 201 lbs 🗓 1999-09-21 📍 Mississauga, ON, Canada
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
F
Verdict
Well below expectation
Solid bar: 52+ pts
84-game pace
17
1G · 1A · 10 GP
Form · last 10
Steady
2 pts (0.20/g) · season 0.20/g
Below (24)Avg (38)Solid (52)Top (72)Elite (90)

Through 10 games in 2026-2027, Ryan McLeod has 1 goals and 1 assists for the Buffalo Sabres, a 17-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades out as F — well below expectation. Over his last 10 games he has 1G and 1A (2 points), a 0.20 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.20.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

10 GP
1 Goals
1 Assists
2 Points
-6 +/-
2 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
8 SOG
12.5 S%
4 Hits
15:13 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-202710112-6208415:13
2025-202681144054+25160901617:37
2024-202579203353+13160971716:50
2023-202481121830+10100106014:15
2022-202357111223+418078014:11
2021-20227191221-212282012:46
2020-202110011-2003012:47
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

59 GP 7 G 6 A 13 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Buffalo Sabres logo BUF
3 0 0 0 -2 0 0 4 0
2023-2024
Edmonton Oilers logo EDM
24 4 0 4 -7 16 0 26 0
2022-2023
Edmonton Oilers logo EDM
12 0 5 5 -1 2 0 9 0
2021-2022
Edmonton Oilers logo EDM
16 3 1 4 -4 8 0 30 0
2020-2021
Edmonton Oilers logo EDM
4 0 0 0 -1 0 0 4 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

0.8 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.4 G/60 Goals per 60 min
5.1 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
13 SAtt Shot attempts
50.4% FO% Faceoff win %
0.18 TK/GV 2 TK / 11 GV
3 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

100.0% 1° Pts % 2 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
42s Shift Avg 217 total shifts
0.06 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.4 PEN/60 1 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 10 games this season

Consistency Score
0.40
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
2
Longest: 4 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 6 1 0 1 6 0.17
✈️ Away 4 0 1 1 2 0.25
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
10 games played 2 point games (20%) 0 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-10-21 PHI team logo PHI L 1-3 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 13:07
2026-10-17 @ MTL team logo MTL L 3-4 0 0 0 -1 0 1 0 14:35
2026-10-15 @ TOR team logo TOR W 5-4 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 18:38
2026-10-13 @ MTL team logo MTL L 3-4 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 14:22
2026-10-12 FLO team logo FLO W 5-3 1 0 1 +1 2 0 1 16:04
2026-10-10 UTA team logo UTA L 1-4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 15:27
2026-10-08 DAL team logo DAL L 0-4 0 0 0 -2 1 0 0 16:39
2026-10-06 MIN team logo MIN W 3-2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 14:15
2026-10-03 CHI team logo CHI W 4-3 0 0 0 -3 1 0 0 12:02
2026-10-01 @ CBJ team logo CBJ L 3-6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 16:41
PUCKY COVERAGE

Ryan McLeod in the news

  1. Recap · Jack Quinn's Hat Trick Masked Buffalo's Most Dangerous TraitJack Quinn scored his first NHL hat trick and the Buffalo Sabres extended their winning streak to eight games with a 6-3 victory over San Jose, but the most telling…
  2. Deep dive · Rasmus Dahlin Anchored Buffalo's Playoff Push While Leading the League in a Category No Star Wants[stat-banner:74=Points (89 GP)|+18=Plus/Minus|115=Giveaways|20:55=Avg TOI/GP|$11M=Cap Hit (CapWages)]
  3. Playoffs · 1993 Redux: Newhook's Double Clincher, Dahlin's Record, and the War Buffalo Will Never ForgetAlex Newhook becomes the second player in NHL history with two Game 7 series-clinching goals in one postseason. Rasmus Dahlin sets an all-time defenceman record with 5…
  4. Recap · Buffalo's Special Teams and Goaltending Overcome Montreal's Possession EdgeThe Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Tuesday night, converting on special teams and getting stellar goaltending while Montreal controlled much of…
  5. Playoffs · Buffalo's 19-Year Wait Ends With a Backup, a Kid Who Won't Stop Smiling, and Boston's Home Ice Turning SilentBuffalo wins its first playoff series since 2007, eliminating Boston in six. Alex Lyon's 1.14 GAA and Zach Benson's chaos defined an Atlantic upset.
  6. Recap · Why Buffalo's Division-Clinching Victory Revealed Two Franchises Moving in Opposite DirectionsThe Buffalo Sabres scored five unanswered goals Tuesday night at United Center after falling behind early, winning 5-1 and exposing the fundamental gap between a…
  7. Recap · Buffalo's Third-Period Rally Disguised Early Struggles in Crucial Atlantic Division VictoryThe shot differential tells the story of Wednesday night's 5-3 Buffalo Sabres victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Buffalo outshot New York 27-20…
  8. Recap · Buffalo's Goaltending Edge Decided the Atlantic Division's Most Important GameThe save percentages tell the story of Monday night's 4-2 Buffalo Sabres victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center, but not in the way you'd expect…

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Ryan McLeod — frequently asked

Is Ryan McLeod still in the NHL?
Yes. Ryan McLeod is on the Buffalo Sabres roster.
Is Ryan McLeod having a good season?
Ryan McLeod has 1G-1A-2P in 10 games (2026-2027), a 17-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades as F: a below-expectation pace. Over his last 10, he has 1G and 1A (2 pts).
How is Ryan McLeod playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Ryan McLeod has 1 goals and 1 assists (2 points, 0.20 per game) versus a season rate of 0.20. He is roughly steady.
How many goals does Ryan McLeod have in 2026-2027?
Ryan McLeod has 1 goals in 10 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Buffalo Sabres.
How many points does Ryan McLeod have this season?
Ryan McLeod has 2 points (1 goals, 1 assists) in 10 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Ryan McLeod on pace for?
Through 10 games in 2026-2027, Ryan McLeod is on pace for 17 points over the full 84-game season (2 so far).
What is Ryan McLeod's career high in points?
Ryan McLeod's career high is 54 points — 14G and 40A in 81 games in 2025-2026.
What team is Ryan McLeod on?
Ryan McLeod currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL.
Is Ryan McLeod playing tonight?
The Buffalo Sabres play next on October 24, 2026, on the road against the Washington Capitals.
How old is Ryan McLeod?
Ryan McLeod is 27 years old. He was born on September 21, 1999.
Where is Ryan McLeod from?
Ryan McLeod is from Mississauga, ON, Canada.
How much does Ryan McLeod weigh?
Ryan McLeod weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
What position does Ryan McLeod play?
Ryan McLeod plays center for the Buffalo Sabres.
What number does Ryan McLeod wear?
Ryan McLeod is number 71 for the Buffalo Sabres.
Does Ryan McLeod shoot left or right?
Ryan McLeod shoots left-handed.
How many career points does Ryan McLeod have?
Ryan McLeod has 184 career NHL points in 389 regular-season games.