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Aidan

McDonough

L · BUF

WAR
0.1
PTS
1

2022-23№ 325 / 617

Aidan McDonough (Buffalo Sabres) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.

Aidan McDonough

#27LBuffalo Sabres logoBuffalo Sabres

HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 94 kg · SHOOTS : L

Born : November 5, 1999 · Milton, United States

Drafted : 2019 · VAN · round 7, pick #195

Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · UFA

NHL record

Year Team GPGAPTSPIM
2022-23Vancouver Canucks61012
NHL totals61012

Aidan McDonough: our analysis

2022-23 season: 6 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 PTS, -2 +/-, 9:19 TOI. WAR 0.1 (325th of 617).

In 2022-23, Aidan McDonough, 27, his WAR of 0.1 ranks 325th among 617 regulars, in the bottom half.

Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+0.5); his biggest cost: penalties (-0.2).

Advanced stats

TOI/GP
9:19
PP TOI/GP
0:08
SH TOI/GP
0:00
Pts/GP
0.17
EV points
1
Hits
7
Blocks
2
Takeaways
0
Corsi % (SAT)
39.6 %
Off. zone starts
21.2 %
Faceoffs
100.0 %

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WAR and PAL ratings, 2022-23

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PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.

Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.

0.1

wins above replacement

-0.2 to 0.3 — 90% interval

325 of 617 forwards

+0.4 goals above replacement

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EV offense
-0.1
EV defense
-0.0
Power play
0.0
Penalty kill
0.0
Shooting
+0.5
Penalties
-0.2
Average → replacement
+0.1

In goals.

Player tracking (NHL EDGE)

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Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.

Hardest shot
131.7 km/h23rd percentileleague avg. 136.6 km/h
Top skating speed
33.9 km/h13th percentileleague avg. 35.5 km/h
Bursts over 20 mph, season
613th percentileleague avg. 70
Offensive zone time
37.4 %4th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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Total distance, season
14.9 km13th percentileleague avg. 196.0 km
Distance, single-game high
3.24 km11th percentileleague avg. 4.71 km
Offensive zone at 5v5
37.5 %4th percentileleague avg. 41.3 %
Neutral zone time
16.7 %1st percentileleague avg. 17.8 %
Defensive zone time
45.8 %2nd percentileleague avg. 39.8 %

Shooting

Shots on goalGoalsShooting %
All410th percentile116th percentile25.0 %100th percentile
High danger18th percentile00th percentile0.0 %0th percentile
Mid range110th percentile00th percentile0.0 %0th percentile
Long range00th percentile00th percentile0.0 %0th percentile

Shots on goal by zone

Neutral zone : 0 · 0th percentileOutside left : 0 · 0th percentileOutside right : 1 · 21th percentileLeft point : 0 · 0th percentileRight point : 0 · 0th percentileCenter point : 0 · 0th percentileLeft circle : 1 · 16th percentileRight circle : 0 · 0th percentileHigh slot : 0 · 0th percentileLeft of the net : 1 · 30th percentileRight of the net : 0 · 0th percentileLow slot : 0 · 0th percentileCrease : 1 · 31th percentileLeft corner : 0 · 0th percentileBehind the net : 0 · 0th percentileRight corner : 0 · 0th percentile0010001001001000
Beyond the red line : 0

2022-2023 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.

Last 5 games

DateOpponentGAPTS+/-TOI
April 13, 2023@ARI000-112:45
April 11, 2023@Anaheim Ducks logoANA000-110:19
April 4, 2023vsSeattle Kraken logoSEA00008:36
April 2, 2023vsLos Angeles Kings logoLAK00007:31
March 31, 2023vsCalgary Flames logoCGY10106:37

Aidan McDonough: frequently asked questions

How many goals does Aidan McDonough have in 2022-23?

Aidan McDonough has 1 goal and 1 point (0 assists) in 6 games in 2022-23.

How old is Aidan McDonough?

Aidan McDonough is 27 years old: he was born on November 6, 1999.

How tall is Aidan McDonough, and how much does he weigh?

Aidan McDonough is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 207 lb (94 kg).

Where is Aidan McDonough from?

United States: Aidan McDonough was born in Milton, Massachusetts, United States.

What team does Aidan McDonough play for?

Aidan McDonough plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL, at L, wearing number 27.

Is Aidan McDonough injured?

No: Aidan McDonough is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.

How good is Aidan McDonough?

Aidan McDonough produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23, 325th of 617 players at his position in the NHL.

How much does Aidan McDonough make?

Aidan McDonough carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.

When does Aidan McDonough's contract end?

Aidan McDonough's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.

Is Aidan McDonough a top-10 player at his position?

No: by WAR, he ranks 325th of 617 players at his position in the NHL in 2022-23. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.

What are Aidan McDonough's career stats?

Over his NHL career, Aidan McDonough has 6 games, 1 goal, 0 assists and 1 point.

Where was Aidan McDonough drafted?

Aidan McDonough was drafted 195th overall (round 7) by Vancouver Canucks in 2019.

How does Aidan McDonough perform in the playoffs?

Aidan McDonough has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.

See also: his Buffalo Sabres teammates

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