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Jake Leschyshyn
| Position | Center | Current Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 1 years |
| Height | 5'11" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 196 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 27 |
| Age | 26 (Mar 10, 1999) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2017, Round 2, Overall 62 (VGK) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2025 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Nov 22, 2024 | New York Rangers | Assigned to AHL | |
| Nov 16, 2024 | New York Rangers | Recalled from AHL | |
| Oct 27, 2024 | New York Rangers | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 26, 2024 | New York Rangers | Recalled from AHL | |
| Oct 8, 2024 | New York Rangers | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 7, 2024 | New York Rangers | Recalled from AHL | |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Signed 3 years @ $766K AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Vegas Golden Knights | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | VGK | 41 | 423:29 | 0.28 | 0.57 | 0.85 | 0.48 | -0.20 | 5.71 | 9.66 | -3.95 | 2.17 | 4.35 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 22 | 206:52 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.66 | -0.66 | 0.00 | 10.41 | -10.41 | 0.00 | 11.54 |
| 2022-23 | NYR | 13 | 105:34 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.62 | -0.62 | 0.00 | 13.65 | -13.65 | 11.11 | 22.22 |
| 2022-23 | NYR, VGK | 35 | 312:26 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.65 | -0.65 | 0.00 | 11.27 | -11.27 | 2.86 | 14.29 |
| 2023-24 | NYR | 1 | 6:28 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | VGK | 41 | 423:29 | 33.15 | 1.84 | 2.06 | 47.32 | 2.27 | 3.12 | 44.83 | 39.80 | -0.83 | 0.61 | -13.71 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 22 | 206:52 | 33.64 | 0.87 | 1.91 | 46.12 | 2.90 | 2.72 | 23.08 | 41.31 | -1.08 | 0.52 | -16.33 |
| 2022-23 | NYR | 13 | 105:34 | 26.14 | 0.00 | 1.56 | 41.49 | 2.27 | 2.71 | 0.00 | 36.48 | -1.30 | 0.15 | -16.26 |
| 2022-23 | NYR, VGK | 35 | 312:26 | 31.11 | 0.58 | 1.79 | 44.55 | 2.69 | 2.72 | 17.65 | 39.77 | -1.15 | 0.38 | -15.96 |
| 2023-24 | NYR | 1 | 6:28 | 37.11 | 0.00 | 1.65 | 27.84 | 9.28 | 1.47 | 0.00 | 52.85 | -1.45 | -0.17 | -12.52 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 41 | 22.5 | 1.1 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 89.6 | 39.3 | 0.0 | 37.5 | 62.5 | 39.9 | 19.1 | 41.0 |
| 2022-23 | 35 | 22.8 | 1.4 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 94.2 | 37.5 | 0.0 | 36.0 | 64.0 | 42.5 | 18.9 | 38.6 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 20.7 | 1.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 43.1 | 17.0 | 39.9 | 2024-25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
Season
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Carrier, W | Kolesar, K | VGK | 54:44 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 50.00 | 2.08 | 3.10 | 40.20 | -0.65 | 0.72 | -13.28 |
| 2022-23 | Goodrow, B | Gauthier, J | NYR | 28:53 | 0.00 | 4.15 | 0.00 | 1.79 | 3.88 | 31.60 | -0.59 | 1.12 | -14.76 |
| 2022-23 | Kessel, P | Amadio, M | VGK | 24:53 | 0.00 | 4.82 | 0.00 | 3.79 | 2.35 | 61.71 | 1.22 | 0.19 | 7.39 |
| 2021-22 | Janmark, M | Kolesar, K | VGK | 39:26 | 3.04 | 3.04 | 50.00 | 2.62 | 3.45 | 43.19 | -0.03 | 0.91 | -7.89 |
| 2021-22 | Amadio, M | Rondbjerg, J | VGK | 32:05 | 1.87 | 3.74 | 33.33 | 1.22 | 1.31 | 48.22 | -1.71 | -1.10 | -6.62 |
| 2021-22 | Kolesar, K | Roy, N | VGK | 31:26 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 50.00 | 2.50 | 4.93 | 33.64 | -0.31 | 2.40 | -19.01 |
| 2021-22 | Kolesar, K | Rondbjerg, J | VGK | 30:47 | 1.95 | 1.95 | 50.00 | 1.79 | 3.19 | 35.97 | -1.01 | 0.87 | -18.73 |
| 2021-22 | Howden, B | Rondbjerg, J | VGK | 28:11 | 2.13 | 2.13 | 50.00 | 1.55 | 2.86 | 35.06 | -1.05 | 0.29 | -15.20 |
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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Sunday thoughts about... the doghouse at Vegas Hockey Knight (Mon Sep 8, 2025)
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A Trade a Day: Former Hurricanes defenseman makes the most of his first playoff experience at Cardiac Cane (Tue Aug 26, 2025)
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The 3 most forgettable Golden Knights in franchise history at Vegas Hockey Knight (Wed Jul 23, 2025)
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Weekend ‘Waul: Florida Panthers Open Forum at Litter Box Cats (Sat Jul 19, 2025)
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Sabres add depth up front with another signing for Rochester at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Thu Jul 17, 2025)
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Breaking down the New York Rangers' qualifying offer decisions at Blue Line Station (Mon Jun 30, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Signed: July 16, 2025
Team: Buffalo Sabres
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.81
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary is $400,000/
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 23 | $766,667 | $766,667 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 | RFA | ||
| 2023-24 | 24 | $766,667 | $766,667 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2024-25 | 25 | $766,667 | $766,667 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 |
Signed: Aug 13, 2022
Team: Vegas Golden Knights
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA(no QO)
Cap %: 0.93
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 19 | $775,833 | $925,000 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | ||
| 2019-20 | 20 | $778,333 | $927,500 | $182,500 | $92,500 | $700,000 | $792,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2020-21 | 21 | $778,333 | $927,500 | $132,500 | $92,500 | $700,000 | $792,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2021-22 | 22 | $778,333 | $927,500 | $132,500 | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $447,500 | $277,500 | $2,150,000 | $2,427,500 | $210,000 |
Signed: June 1, 2018
Team: Vegas Golden Knights
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA
Note: This entry level contract slid one season as player did not meet the games played threshold to start the contract.
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 |
| 2010-11 | QC Int PW | Colorado Thunderbirds | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2012-13 | GSHL | Saskatoon Stallions Bantam AA | 23 | 20 | 6 | 26 | 30 | |||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | SBAAHL | Saskatoon Stallions Bantam AA | 31 | 31 | 28 | 59 | 69 | |||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | SAAHL U15 | Saskatoon Stallions U15 AA | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 36 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | WHL | Regina Pats | 9 | 1 | 1 | -1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | SMHL | Saskatoon Blazers | 38 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 30 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | WHL | Regina Pats | 66 | 7 | 9 | 16 | -18 | 38 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 8 | ||||||
| 2015-16 | WHC-17 | Canada Black U17 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | U17-Dev | Team Black | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | WHL | Regina Pats | 47 | 17 | 23 | 40 | +14 | 22 | ||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | M-Cup | Regina Pats | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | WHL | Regina Pats | 64 | 18 | 22 | 40 | -12 | 67 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | +4 | 2 | ||||||
| 2018-19 | AHL | Chicago Wolves | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | WHL | Lethbridge Hurricanes | 44 | 24 | 25 | 49 | +17 | 30 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 10 | -3 | 2 | ||||||
| 2018-19 | WHL | Regina Pats | 24 | 16 | 16 | 32 | -3 | 18 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | AHL | Chicago Wolves | 61 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -6 | 20 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | AHL | Henderson Silver Knights | 39 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -7 | 38 | 5 | +3 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Vegas Golden Knights | 41 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 8 | 35 | 5.7 | 11:18 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Henderson Silver Knights | 34 | 14 | 13 | 27 | +10 | 24 | 2 | -4 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Vegas Golden Knights | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7 | 8 | 23 | 0.0 | 9:36 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | New York Rangers | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 8 | 0.0 | 8:21 | ||||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Hartford Wolf Pack | 18 | 5 | 10 | 15 | +3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 2 | ||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | New York Rangers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0.0 | 6:28 | |||||||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Hartford Wolf Pack | 47 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 36 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | |||||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Hartford Wolf Pack | 69 | 13 | 11 | 24 | -35 | 34 | ||||||||||||
| NHL Career | 77 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -13 | 16 | 66 | 3.0 | 10:15 | |||||||||||