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Jack Rathbone
| Position | Left Defense | Current Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 2 years |
| Height | 5'11" | Expires | 2026-27 |
| Weight (lbs) | 188 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 28 |
| Age | 26 (May 20, 1999) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2017, Round 4, Overall 95 (VAN) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Cleared Waivers | |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Placed on Waivers | |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed 2 years @ $800K AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Assigned to AHL | |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Recalled from AHL | |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | Cleared Waivers | |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | Placed on Waivers | |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Vancouver Canucks | Signed 2 years @ $850K AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Vancouver Canucks | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | VAN | 8 | 100:18 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 1.20 | 0.27 | 0.33 | 9.09 | 4.06 | 5.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2021-22 | VAN | 9 | 115:29 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.28 | -0.28 | 0.00 | 5.40 | -5.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2022-23 | VAN | 11 | 140:03 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.86 | 0.15 | 0.28 | 9.09 | 3.12 | 5.97 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | VAN | 8 | 100:18 | 43.67 | 2.99 | 2.96 | 44.87 | 2.39 | 3.21 | 55.56 | 48.02 | 1.03 | 0.23 | 8.70 |
| 2021-22 | VAN | 9 | 115:29 | 40.53 | 0.52 | 2.35 | 48.32 | 3.12 | 2.95 | 14.29 | 44.32 | 0.60 | 0.29 | 4.65 |
| 2022-23 | VAN | 11 | 140:03 | 32.99 | 3.00 | 2.13 | 48.41 | 3.00 | 2.86 | 50.00 | 42.75 | 0.06 | 0.31 | -2.10 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
| 2021-22 | 9 | 20.3 | 0.0 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 87.8 | 69.8 | 55.6 | 33.3 | 11.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2022-23 | 11 | 20.5 | 0.3 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 89.7 | 69.8 | 83.3 | 0.0 | 16.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2023-24 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2024-25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2025-26 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Defense Pairs
Season
| Season | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | VAN | 2.23 | 1.12 | 66.67 | 2.17 | 2.50 | 46.55 | 0.25 | 0.02 | 2.75 | ||
| 2022-23 | VAN | 3.61 | 3.61 | 50.00 | 2.45 | 2.77 | 46.99 | 0.30 | 0.27 | 0.67 | ||
| 2021-22 | VAN | 0.00 | 4.59 | 0.00 | 1.80 | 3.11 | 36.74 | 0.02 | 0.54 | -4.20 | ||
| 2021-22 | VAN | 2.86 | 2.86 | 50.00 | 4.10 | 3.97 | 50.82 | 2.28 | 1.33 | 9.94 | ||
| 2020-21 | VAN | 3.80 | 1.90 | 66.67 | 3.54 | 2.82 | 55.68 | 1.61 | -0.27 | 17.18 | ||
| 2020-21 | VAN | 1.98 | 3.95 | 33.33 | 2.10 | 4.29 | 32.86 | -0.14 | 1.37 | -10.49 |
Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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Ranking all 48 Buffalo Sabres players based on 2025-26 NHL trade value at Sabres Noise (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Sabres News & Rumours: Injuries, Waivers & Ready for Opening Night at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Vancouver Canucks Have Several Former Players Hit the Waiver Wire, Chance for a Return? at Canucks Daily (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Sabres Make Roster Cut After Third Preseason Win at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Devon Levi, Konsta Helenius among players Sabres assign to Rochester at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Red Wings-Sabres preseason game #1 Tweetcap: Detroit cruises past the Sabres 5-2 thanks to vets & youngsters at The Malik Report (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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All Trades Between The Vancouver Canucks And Pittsburgh Penguins In The Patrik Allvin And Jim Rutherford Era at Yahoo Sports (Sat Aug 30, 2025)
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All Trades Between The Vancouver Canucks And Pittsburgh Penguins In The Patrik Allvin And Jim Rutherford Era at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sat Aug 30, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary of $550,000 in 2026-26 and 2026-27.
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 25 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $500,000 | UFA-Grp6 | ||
| Total | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $500,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 23 | $850,000 | $850,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 | 10.2(c) | ||
| 2023-24 | 24 | $850,000 | $850,000 | - | - | $950,000 | $950,000 | $950,000 | RFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,700,000 | $1,700,000 | $1,700,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 20 | $925,000 | $1,491,667 | - | - | $925,000 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2020-21 | 21 | $925,000 | $1,491,667 | $850,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2021-22 | 22 | $925,000 | $1,491,667 | $850,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $1,700,000 | $185,000 | $2,590,000 | $2,775,000 | $210,000 |
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2014-15 | USHS-Prep | Dexter School | 31 | 3 | 4 | 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | MHSL U16 | Cape Cod Whalers U16 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 12 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | USA-S15 | Team Black | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | USHS-Prep | Dexter Southfield School | 29 | 11 | 15 | 26 | ||||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | MHSL U16 | Cape Cod Whalers 16U AAA | 12 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 18 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | USA-S16 | Team Orange | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | 18U AAA | Cape Cod Whalers 18U AAA | 23 | 8 | 10 | 18 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | USHS-Prep | Dexter Southfield School | 22 | 16 | 19 | 35 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | MHSL U18 | Cape Cod Whalers 18U AAA | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | USA-S17 | Team Royal | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | USHL | Youngstown Phantoms | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | USHS-Prep | Dexter Southfield School | 17 | 11 | 19 | 30 | ||||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | MHSL U18 | Cape Cod Whalers 18U AAA | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NCAA | Harvard Univ. | 33 | 7 | 15 | 22 | +13 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | NCAA | Harvard Univ. | 28 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 16 | |||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Vancouver Canucks | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 17 | 5.9 | 15:30 | ||||||||||
| 2020-21 | AHL | Utica Comets | 8 | 2 | 7 | 9 | +6 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Vancouver Canucks | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 2 | 10 | 0.0 | 13:50 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Abbotsford Canucks | 39 | 10 | 30 | 40 | +4 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Vancouver Canucks | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 12 | 8.3 | 14:14 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Abbotsford Canucks | 37 | 5 | 9 | 14 | +4 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 4 | ||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Abbotsford Canucks | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins | 67 | 8 | 16 | 24 | +12 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +3 | |||||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Rochester Americans | 63 | 6 | 17 | 23 | +9 | 51 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2025-26 | AHL | Rochester Americans | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| NHL Career | 28 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 4 | 39 | 5.1 | 14:28 | |||||||||||