Ryan McLeod has career year as Sabres evaluate future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Ryan McLeod of the Buffalo Sabres had a notable 2025-26 season, finishing with 40 assists and 54 points in 81 games. His performance included a career-high five shorthanded goals, making him a crucial player for the team. As the Sabres look to build on last season's playoff appearance after a 15-year drought, McLeod's consistency will be vital. His faceoff win percentage was lower than his average, which may require improvement moving forward. The Sabres have him signed through the 2028-29 season, with potential opportunities for further success in the upcoming year.
- •McLeod achieved 54 points, a career best.
- •He was Buffalo's most-used forward on the penalty kill.
- •McLeod's faceoff win percentage dropped to 47.7%.
- •Sabres are assessing roster needs for next season.
- •McLeod is under contract through 2028-29.
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Sabres Grades: Defensive Center McLeod Had Career Year In Points, Shorthanded Goals – And Sabres Need Him To Maintain Or Improve Performance Next Year
"TheHockeyNews is awarding grades for Buffalo Sabres players, and in this file in the series, we're focusing on defense-minded center Ryan McLeod. The veteran pivot had a career-best season on offense, and the Sabres need him to be at least as good next season. What grade did we give McLeod?
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