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Loading…This page traces the Buffalo Sabres through 19 seasons of BluelineMetrics player ratings, from 2008-09 to 2026-27, covering 218 players who suited up for the franchise. By average rating of its regulars, the strongest roster was 2009-10 (average 61.6), led by Ryan Miller at 98.8; the weakest was 2026-27 (average 9.6). Zemgus Girgensons has the most rated seasons with the club (10).
| Season | Rated players | Avg rating | Top player | Top rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 | 9.6 | Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | 9.6 |
| 2025-26 | 27 | 56.2 | Rasmus Dahlin | 97.1 |
| 2024-25 | 22 | 50.8 | Rasmus Dahlin | 99.7 |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 56.4 | Rasmus Dahlin | 98.9 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | 45.2 | Rasmus Dahlin | 98 |
| 2021-22 | 24 | 48.3 | Jeff Skinner | 93.3 |
| 2020-21 | 23 | 48.2 | Sam Reinhart | 87.9 |
| 2019-20 | 24 | 52.5 | Jack Eichel | 97.5 |
| 2018-19 | 23 | 49 | Jack Eichel | 95.7 |
| 2017-18 | 24 | 37.8 | Sam Reinhart | 93 |
| 2016-17 | 25 | 50.5 | Anders Nilsson | 93.6 |
| 2015-16 | 24 | 54.9 | Sam Reinhart | 93 |
| 2014-15 | 26 | 32.5 | Matt Moulson | 79 |
| 2013-14 | 26 | 39.2 | Matt Moulson | 90.2 |
| 2012-13 | 20 | 47.8 | Thomas Vanek | 92.9 |
| 2011-12 | 27 | 54.8 | Jason Pominville | 85.1 |
| 2010-11 | 23 | 61.1 | Thomas Vanek | 98.3 |
| 2009-10 | 21 | 61.6 | Ryan Miller | 98.8 |
| 2008-09 | 23 | 50.7 | Jaroslav Spacek | 97.8 |
| Player | Season | Overall | GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | 2024-25 | 99.7 | 73 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 2023-24 | 98.9 | 81 |
| Ryan Miller | 2009-10 | 98.8 | 69 |
| Thomas Vanek | 2010-11 | 98.3 | 80 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 2022-23 | 98 | 78 |
| Jaroslav Spacek | 2008-09 | 97.8 | 80 |
| Jack Eichel | 2019-20 | 97.5 | 68 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 2025-26 | 97.1 | 77 |
| Jack Eichel | 2018-19 | 95.7 | 77 |
| Jeff Skinner | 2022-23 | 95.6 | 79 |
| Player | Rated seasons | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|
| Zemgus Girgensons | 10 | 33.1 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 8 | 92.5 |
| Tyler Ennis | 8 | 70.1 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | 8 | 44.8 |
| Jason Pominville | 7 | 78.8 |
| Sam Reinhart | 7 | 78.6 |
| Tage Thompson | 7 | 77.5 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | 7 | 59.6 |
Ratings are BluelineMetrics overalls (0-100, percentile within position) for each season a player appeared for the club. Average rating counts players with at least 20 games that season. Relocated franchises include their earlier cities. See the current Buffalo Sabres cap sheet.