Jason
Polin
R · BUF
- WAR
- -0.0
- PTS
- 0
2025-26№ 411 / 615
Jason Polin (Buffalo Sabres) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jason Polin
#41R
Buffalo Sabres
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 90 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : June 16, 1999 · Holt, United States
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Colorado Avalanche | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Colorado Avalanche | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Colorado Avalanche | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
Jason Polin: our analysis
2025-26 season: 4 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, +1 +/-, 7:35 TOI. WAR -0.0 (411th of 615).
In 2025-26, Jason Polin, 27, his WAR of -0.0 ranks 411th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-0.2).
His WAR went from 0.0 in 2024-25 to -0.0.
Jason Polin's story
During the 2018–19 USHL campaign, Jason Polin finished with 30 goals and 20 assists for 50 points, ranking second on the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in scoring; those three junior seasons also coincided with his time at Washington High School and yielded 55 goals and 38 assists in 163 games.
Polin began his college career at Western Michigan in 2019–20, posting seven goals and two assists in 31 games. The pandemic-shortened 2020–21 season produced seven goals and seven assists across 23 contests, and in 2021–22 he added 16 goals and 10 assists in 39 games. He closed his collegiate tenure with totals of 60 goals and 36 assists in 132 games.
Named team captain on 15 September 2022, Polin broke out as a senior with career highs across the board: 30 goals, 17 assists and 47 points. On 29 December 2022 he recorded his fifth hat trick of the season in the Great Lakes Invitational championship game and was named tournament MVP, becoming the first player in GLI history to amass six goals in a single tournament. His five hat tricks set an NCHC single-season mark and his 30 goals tied for the NCAA lead while establishing a new NCHC record. Those achievements earned him NCHC Player of the Year and Forward of the Year honours, an AHCA West Second Team All-American nod and a place among the top-ten finalists for the Hobey Baker Award.
Polin signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche on 29 March 2023 and initially joined their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, on a professional tryout. After recovering from an early-season injury, he made his NHL debut on 8 January 2024 versus the Boston Bruins and scored his first NHL goal and point on 16 January 2024 against the Ottawa Senators. Across the 2023–24 to 2025–26 span he split time between the Avalanche and Eagles, re-signing with Colorado on one-year, two-way deals in July 2024 and June 2025, compiling notable AHL totals and appearing in multiple NHL games.
On 1 July 2026 Polin signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Buffalo Sabres. His game is defined by finishing ability and goal scoring: seasons in college and the AHL show a player who finds the net consistently and who can carry offensive load while wearing leadership responsibilities.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 7:35
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 11
- Blocks
- 3
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 66.6 %
- Off. zone starts
- 42.9 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
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, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.0
wins above replacement
-0.1 to 0.0 — 90% interval
411 of 615 forwards
-0.1 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.0
- EV defense
- +0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.2
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +0.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | COL | 4 | -0.0 | -0.1 to 0.0 | 411/615 |
| 2024-25 | COL | 2 | 0.0 | -0.0 to 0.1 | 351/596 |
| 2023-24 | COL | 7 | 0.2 | -0.0 to 0.7 | 317/608 |
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
- 104.7 km/h3rd percentileleague avg. 134.6 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.5 km/h7th percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 36th percentileleague avg. 75
- Offensive zone time
- 45.8 %92nd percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 8.5 km7th percentileleague avg. 198.8 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 2.87 km6th percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 45.8 %98th percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.3 %81st percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 35.9 %95th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2025-26
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NSHJason Polin: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Jason Polin have in 2025-26?
Jason Polin has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 4 games in 2025-26.
How old is Jason Polin?
Jason Polin is 27 years old: he was born on June 17, 1999.
How tall is Jason Polin, and how much does he weigh?
Jason Polin is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 198 lb (90 kg).
Where is Jason Polin from?
United States: Jason Polin was born in Holt, Michigan, United States.
What team does Jason Polin play for?
Jason Polin plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL, at R, wearing number 41.
Is Jason Polin injured?
No: Jason Polin is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jason Polin?
Jason Polin produced -0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 411th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Jason Polin make?
Jason Polin carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does Jason Polin's contract end?
Jason Polin's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Jason Polin a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 411th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Jason Polin played lately?
Over his last 4 games, Jason Polin has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists).
What are Jason Polin's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jason Polin has 13 games, 1 goal, 0 assists and 1 point. His best season: 2023-24, with 1 point in 7 games.
How does Jason Polin perform in the playoffs?
Jason Polin has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Jason Polin's nationality?
Jason Polin is American.
What awards has Jason Polin won?
Great Lakes Invitational (GLI) tournament MVP — 29 December 2022 ; NCHC Player of the Year — 2022–23 season ; NCHC Forward of the Year — 2022–23 season ; AHCA West Second Team All‑American — 2022–23 season ; Top‑ten finalist for the Hobey Baker Award — 2022–23 season.
How many championships has Jason Polin won?
1: Great Lakes Invitational winner with the Western Michigan Broncos — December 2022.
Where did Jason Polin play before turning pro?
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) — three seasons; Western Michigan Broncos (NCAA) — 2019–2023; attended Washington High School.
See also: his Buffalo Sabres teammates
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