Carson
Meyer
R · BUF
- WAR
- 0.1
- PTS
- 2
2023-24№ 348 / 608
Carson Meyer (Buffalo Sabres) stats, profile and latest news: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats and headlines.
Carson Meyer
#49R
Buffalo Sabres
HEIGHT : 180 cm · WEIGHT : 85 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : August 17, 1997 · Powell, United States
Drafted : 2017 · CBJ · round 6, pick #179
Contract : $775,000 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| NHL totals | 41 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 14 | |
Carson Meyer: our analysis
2023-24 season: 14 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 2 PTS, -2 +/-, 9:07 TOI. WAR 0.1 (348th of 608).
In 2023-24, Carson Meyer, 29, his WAR of 0.1 ranks 348th among 608 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: penalties (+0.2); his biggest cost: EV offense (-0.1).
His WAR went from -0.2 in 2022-23 to 0.1.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 9:07
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:01
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.14
- EV points
- 2
- Hits
- 37
- Blocks
- 2
- Takeaways
- 4
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 46.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 26.7 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
WAR and PAL ratings, 2023-24
How we rate →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.
WAR, 2023-24
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.1
wins above replacement
-0.2 to 0.4 — 90% interval
348 of 608 forwards
+0.4 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.1
- EV defense
- +0.1
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.0
- Penalties
- +0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.3
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 14 | 0.1 | -0.2 to 0.4 | 348/608 |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 14 | -0.2 | -0.3 to -0.0 | 492/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →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
- 128.5 km/h19th percentileleague avg. 136.0 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.3 km/h6th percentileleague avg. 35.6 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 816th percentileleague avg. 73
- Offensive zone time
- 39.7 %21st percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 33.1 km19th percentileleague avg. 200.0 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.06 km28th percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.8 %25th percentileleague avg. 41.3 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.0 %64th percentileleague avg. 17.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.2 %23rd percentileleague avg. 39.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1017th percentile | 116th percentile | 10.0 %27th percentile |
| High danger | 521st percentile | 120th percentile | 20.0 %50th percentile |
| Mid range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 222nd percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2023-2024 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | G | A | PTS | +/- | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2024 | @ TBL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:26 |
| April 6, 2024 | vs PHI | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:19 |
| April 4, 2024 | vs NYI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 7:07 |
| April 1, 2024 | vs COL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:55 |
| March 30, 2024 | vs PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:37 |
Carson Meyer: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Carson Meyer have in 2023-24?
Carson Meyer has 1 goal and 2 points (1 assist) in 14 games in 2023-24.
How old is Carson Meyer?
Carson Meyer is 29 years old: he was born on August 18, 1997.
How tall is Carson Meyer, and how much does he weigh?
Carson Meyer is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 187 lb (85 kg).
Where is Carson Meyer from?
United States: Carson Meyer was born in Powell, Ohio, United States.
What team does Carson Meyer play for?
Carson Meyer plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL, at R, wearing number 49.
Is Carson Meyer injured?
No: Carson Meyer is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Carson Meyer?
Carson Meyer produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24, 348th of 608 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Carson Meyer make?
Carson Meyer carries a cap hit of $775K per season, on a contract worth $1.6M in total over 2 years.
When does Carson Meyer's contract end?
Carson Meyer's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Carson Meyer a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 348th of 608 players at his position in the NHL in 2023-24. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Carson Meyer's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Carson Meyer has 41 games, 2 goals, 4 assists and 6 points. His best season: 2021-22, with 3 points in 13 games.
Where was Carson Meyer drafted?
Carson Meyer was drafted 179th overall (round 6) by Columbus Blue Jackets in 2017.
How does Carson Meyer perform in the playoffs?
Carson Meyer has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
See also: his Buffalo Sabres teammates
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