Peyton
Krebs
C · BUF · Defensive · Below average
- PAL
- 32
- WAR
- 0.3
- Value
- 39
- PTS
- 39
2025-26№ 284 / 615
Peyton Krebs (Buffalo Sabres) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Peyton Krebs
#19CPlays: Centre and winger · 21% of faceoffs
Buffalo Sabres
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 87 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : January 25, 2001 · Calgary, Canada
Drafted : 2019 · VGK · round 1, pick #17
Contract : $4,500,000 · 2026-27 → 2029-30 · Standard Contract · UFA · Signing bonus $2,000,000M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Buffalo Sabres | 17 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| 2025-26 | Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 78 |
| 2024-25 | Buffalo Sabres | 81 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 60 |
| 2023-24 | Buffalo Sabres | 80 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 67 |
| 2022-23 | Buffalo Sabres | 74 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 50 |
| 2021-22 | Buffalo Sabres | 48 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 20 |
| 2021-22 | Vegas Golden Knights | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | Vegas Golden Knights | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 395 | 43 | 99 | 142 | 288 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Buffalo Sabres | 13 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 22 |
| Playoff totals | 13 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 22 | |
Peyton Krebs: our analysis
2025-26 season: 82 GP, 12 G, 27 A, 39 PTS, +13 +/-, 13:46 TOI. WAR 0.3 (284th of 615) · PAL 32, below average.
In 2025-26, Peyton Krebs, 25, posts a PAL Rating of 32 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.3 ranks 284th among 615 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: discipline (77, well above average), defense (65, above average) and offense (63, above average). On the other hand, creation (1, among the weakest in the league) and shooting (4, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+1.4); his biggest cost: finishing (-1.7).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 26; his WAR, though, went from 0.5 to 0.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 39 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Peyton Krebs's story
Growing up in Okotoks, Alberta, Peyton Krebs emerged early as an offensively minded centre during his junior years. He made his mark with the Kootenay Ice, finishing the 2017–18 campaign as the WHL’s top-scoring rookie and ranking among his team’s leading scorers at just 16. His influence in the dressing room was recognised when he was named the club’s 23rd captain.
Krebs’ junior production and leadership kept him on NHL scouts’ radars despite a setback: an Achilles tendon injury just before the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Vegas selected him 17th overall in the first round, and he remained around the organization while rehabbing before signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Golden Knights on 16 November 2019. After receiving medical clearance, he returned to junior hockey with the relocated Winnipeg Ice to continue developing his game.
He reached the NHL level with Vegas, recording an assist in his debut on 3 May 2021. A significant roster move followed on 4 November 2021, when Vegas traded him to the Buffalo Sabres along with Alex Tuch and draft considerations in the deal that sent Jack Eichel to Las Vegas. As a restricted free agent after his fifth season in Buffalo, Krebs avoided arbitration and agreed to a four-year, $18 million contract extension with the Sabres on 14 July 2026.
Internationally, Krebs has represented Canada at several junior tournaments. He won gold at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, scoring five points in five games, captained Canada at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships where he led his team with six goals and ten points, and had earlier earned a silver medal with Canada at the U-17 level in 2017. Those results reflect his role as a centre who contributes noticeably to his team’s offence and who has worn leadership roles at key stages of his development.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 13:59
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:05
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:02
- Pts/GP
- 0.53
- EV points
- 9
- Hits
- 35
- Blocks
- 6
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 51.2 %
- Off. zone starts
- 31.9 %
- Faceoffs
- 45.9 %
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2026-27 projection
Projected points
40between 22 and 58 (80% range)
- Goals
- 10
- Assists
- 31
- Games
- 83
So far: 9 pts in 17 games. The team has played 17 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.47 pts per game (last season: 0.48).
Three straight seasons of growth. Since 2018, of 97 players in that spot, 23 kept improving the next season; on average, their pace fell back to 90% of their best season.
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slightly up
- Points per game: 0.21 in 23-24, 0.48 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 26 → 32
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 25: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 80 %
67
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 80
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 85
- Confidence 84 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 68
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 88
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 85
- Confidence 84 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 89
- Confidence 66 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 78
- Confidence 84 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 67
- Confidence 85 %
- PA
- Passing
- 73
- Confidence 80 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 55
- Confidence 80 %
- DF
- Defense
- 77
- Confidence 77 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 64
- Confidence 8 %
- EX
- Experience
- 73
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating80
- Top speed (35 %)36.5 · 81
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)7.354 · 79
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.5 · 80
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.5 · 76
ST — Strength85
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)6.113 · 89
- Body mass (50 %)-0.653 · 70
EN — Endurance68
- Ice time per game (45 %)13.5 · 68
- Total ice time (20 %)1,076 · 76
- Shift length (15 %)42.3 · 63
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)12.5 · 69
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.038 · 51
DU — Durability88
- Share of games played (100 %)0.883 · 88
CK — Checking85
- Hits /60 (70 %)8.062 · 86
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)5.263 · 81
- Season volume (10 %)5.308 · 93
FG — Fighting89
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)1.72 · 89
DI — Discipline78
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.035 · 80
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.911 · 60
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)1.112 · 90
FO — Faceoffs67
- Faceoff % (85 %)47.5 · 66
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)32.6 · 70
PA — Passing73
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.722 · 78
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.52 · 77
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.099 · 58
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.05 · 69
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.347 · 67
SC — Scoring55
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.644 · 66
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.573 · 56
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.404 · 71
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.751 · 47
- xG per shot (10 %)0.078 · 57
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)10.7 · 65
DF — Defense77
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.069 · 81
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.121 · 79
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.627 · 74
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.082 · 67
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.548 · 70
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)57.2 · 78
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.266 · 68
PS — Penalty shot64
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)25.4 · 57
EX — Experience73
- Career regular-season games (65 %)84
- Career playoff games (25 %)50
- NHL seasons (10 %)66
OV — Overall67
- SC · Scoring (20 %)55
- PA · Passing (20 %)73
- DF · Defense (20 %)77
- SK · Skating (12 %)80
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)67
- EN · Endurance (8 %)68
- DI · Discipline (5 %)78
- ST · Strength (3 %)85
- CK · Checking (2 %)85
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 67 | 80 | 55 | 77 |
| 2024-25 | 61 | 77 | 57 | 79 |
| 2023-24 | 52 | 76 | 42 | 80 |
| 2022-23 | 68 | 77 | 66 | 82 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
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
0.3
wins above replacement
284 of 615
PAL Rating
32/ 100
Performance · Below average
311 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
39/ 100
Poor return
1.45 M$ · expected PAL 43
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 21
- Defense
- 52
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- Offense
- 63
- Creation
- 1
- Shooting
- 4
- Possession
- 35
- Defense
- 65
- Discipline
- 77
- Power play
- 47
- Penalty kill
- 9
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BUF | 0.3 | 32 | 39 | 1.45 M$ |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 0.5 | 26 | 32 | 1.45 M$ |
| 2023-24 | BUF | -0.7 | 7 | 15 | 0.86 M$ |
| 2022-23 | BUF | -0.3 | 28 | 40 | 0.86 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
24/ 100
Below average
better than 24% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
47/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
21/ 100
Below average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 321 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 89
- Shot selection
- 4
- Penalties drawn
- 86
- Puck management
- 50
Defense
- Takeaways
- 67
- Discipline
- 35
- Safe zone exits
- 8
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BUF | 24 | 47 | 21 |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 20 | 77 | 7 |
| 2023-24 | BUF | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | BUF | 12 | 17 | 21 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.3
wins above replacement
-0.8 to 1.0 — 90% interval
284 of 615 forwards
+1.4 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -1.7
- EV defense
- +1.4
- Power play
- -0.1
- Penalty kill
- -0.1
- Shooting
- -1.7
- Penalties
- +0.7
- Average → replacement
- +2.8
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BUF | 82 | 0.3 | -0.8 to 1.0 | 284/615 |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 77 | 0.5 | -0.3 to 1.4 | 238/596 |
| 2023-24 | BUF | 80 | -0.7 | -1.7 to 0.1 | 579/608 |
| 2022-23 | BUF | 74 | -0.3 | -1.2 to 0.7 | 510/617 |
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
- 124.1 km/h20th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.5 km/h83rd percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 3177th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 40.1 %27th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 57.9 km48th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.35 km43rd percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.1 %32nd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 19.3 %94th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 40.6 %39th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 823rd percentile | 139th percentile | 12.5 %48th percentile |
| High danger | 433rd percentile | 157th percentile | 25.0 %68th percentile |
| Mid range | 119th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %32nd percentile |
| Long range | 153rd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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CHIPeyton Krebs: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Peyton Krebs have in 2026-27?
Peyton Krebs has 1 goal and 9 points (8 assists) in 17 games in 2026-27.
How old is Peyton Krebs?
Peyton Krebs is 25 years old: he was born on January 26, 2001.
How tall is Peyton Krebs, and how much does he weigh?
Peyton Krebs is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 192 lb (87 kg).
Where is Peyton Krebs from?
Canada: Peyton Krebs was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What team does Peyton Krebs play for?
Peyton Krebs plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL, at C, wearing number 19.
Is Peyton Krebs injured?
No: Peyton Krebs is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Peyton Krebs?
Peyton Krebs produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 284th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 32 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Peyton Krebs make?
Peyton Krebs earns $1.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 39 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Peyton Krebs's contract end?
Peyton Krebs's contract runs through the 2029-30 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Peyton Krebs overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 39 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Peyton Krebs a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 284th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Peyton Krebs getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 26 in 2024-25 to 32 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Peyton Krebs played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Peyton Krebs has 5 points (1 goal, 4 assists).
What are Peyton Krebs's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Peyton Krebs has 395 games, 43 goals, 99 assists and 142 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 39 points in 82 games.
Where was Peyton Krebs drafted?
Peyton Krebs was drafted 17th overall (round 1) by Vegas Golden Knights in 2019.
Is Peyton Krebs better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.67 points per game at home (6 in 9 games) and 0.38 on the road (3 in 8 games).
How does Peyton Krebs perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Peyton Krebs has 13 games and 6 points in his career. His pace (0.46 points per game) is higher than his regular-season pace (0.36).
Which player is most similar to Peyton Krebs?
Conor Garland: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Conor Garland's page →Is Peyton Krebs a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 40 points in 2026-27, or 0.48 points per game.
Does Peyton Krebs have siblings?
Yes: his brother Dru Krebs (played for the Medicine Hat Tigers; currently plays for the Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL)), his brother Dakota Krebs (playing at the University of Calgary).
What is Peyton Krebs's nationality?
Peyton Krebs is Canadian. Internationally: Team Canada: Gold at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup (5 points in 5 games); captain at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships (6 goals, 10 points, highest-scoring non-American); silver medal with Team Canada at the U-17s in 2017.
How many championships has Peyton Krebs won?
2: Gold at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with Team Canada; Silver at the U-17s in 2017 with Team Canada.
Where did Peyton Krebs play before turning pro?
Kootenay Ice (team captain; 2017–18 and 2018–19 seasons); Winnipeg Ice (joined in 2019–20 after the club relocated).
How many points is Peyton Krebs projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 40 points in 83 games in 2026-27 (22 to 58 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Buffalo Sabres teammates
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