2025 Stats
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14
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40
PP Pts
7
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25
PIM
16
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After shattering his previous career high in points with 53 in 2024-25, McLeod repeated that success last season by recording 14 goals, 40 assists, 90 shots, 16 PIM and 16 hits in 81 regular-season appearances. He hasn’t done much with the man advantage, averaging a modest 1:35 per game in 2025-26, which led to seven power-play assists. However, he’s become a big part of Buffalo’s penalty kill and scored an NHL-leading five shorthanded goals after tallying three in 2024-25. The Sabres should be pleased with the type of player McLeod has developed into, but he’ll turn 27 before the start of the 2026-27 campaign, so there isn't a high chance of further scoring growth. Another season in the 50-point range is a reasonable expectation, though his limited power-play role and modest non-scoring stats make him a less desirable option than other centers with similar projected point totals. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $20 million contract with the Sabres in July of 2025.
Big night on power play in Game 1
McLeod produced a goal and an assist Wednesday, both on the power play, during the Sabres' 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round series.
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The 26-year-old center gave Buffalo a 2-0 lead midway through the first period before setting up Bowen Byram for the Sabres' final tally midway through the second. It was McLeod's first multi-point performance of the playoffs after he managed only one assist in the first round against the Bruins, and it was also his first game all season with multiple points on the power play.
The 26-year-old center gave Buffalo a 2-0 lead midway through the first period before setting up Bowen Byram for the Sabres' final tally midway through the second. It was McLeod's first multi-point performance of the playoffs after he managed only one assist in the first round against the Bruins, and it was also his first game all season with multiple points on the power play.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 17:37
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:35
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 2:26
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The 2024-25 season was a true breakout campaign for McLeod, as he posted a career-high 53 points in 79 games, including racking up 35 points over his final 38 games. The 25-year-old possesses elite wheels and puck skills, which make him a menace on the penalty kill and a coach's dream in the two-way transition game. That defensive role may, unfortunately, limit his power-play exposure, but don't overlook the upside. Even with some regression from last year's likely unsustainable 20.6 shooting percentage, McLeod is firmly in the mix for another 20-plus goal season. If he builds on last year's second-half surge, a jump into the 60-point tier isn't out of the question.
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Ready to rock
McLeod (rest) was at practice Saturday and will return to action for Game 1 versus Boston on Sunday, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
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Exiting lineup Wednesday
McLeod (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Stars, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
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Deposits late goal in win
McLeod tallied a goal in Monday's 5-1 win over Chicago.
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Goal, assist in Wednesday's win
McLeod scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.
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Three helpers in win
McLeod had three assists in a 6-3 win over the Sharks on Tuesday.
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Wants to remain a Sabre
McLeod, who is slated to become an RFA at the end of the season, wants to remain in Buffalo, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Friday.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old had a career year, setting highs in goals with 20 and assists with 33. The center averaged 16:50 of ice time over 79 games this season, 2:35 more than his previous best set in 2023-24.
The 25-year-old had a career year, setting highs in goals with 20 and assists with 33. The center averaged 16:50 of ice time over 79 games this season, 2:35 more than his previous best set in 2023-24.