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Zac Jones

Position	Left Defense	Current Team	Buffalo Sabres
Shoots	Left	Current Contract	1 years
Height	5'11"	Expires	2025-26
Weight (lbs)	190	Expiry Age (Jun 30)	25
Age	24 (Oct 18, 2000)	Expiry Status	RFA-arb
Drafted	2019, Round 3, Overall 68 (NYR)

Date	Team	Transaction
Sep 29, 2025	Buffalo Sabres	Cleared Waivers
Sep 28, 2025	Buffalo Sabres	Placed on Waivers
Jul 1, 2025	Buffalo Sabres	Signed 1 year @ $900K AAV starting in 2025-26
Jun 16, 2023	New York Rangers	Signed 2 years @ $812K AAV starting in 2023-24
Apr 13, 2021	New York Rangers	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	NYR	10	133:51	0.00	0.90	0.90	0.13	-0.13	0.00	3.26	-3.26	0.00	0.00
2021-22	NYR	12	168:43	0.00	0.71	0.71	0.13	-0.13	0.00	5.18	-5.18	0.00	0.00
2022-23	NYR	16	232:16	0.26	0.26	0.52	0.15	0.11	7.69	4.39	3.31	0.00	0.00
2023-24	NYR	31	435:40	0.14	0.96	1.10	0.26	-0.12	2.50	4.69	-2.19	6.00	0.00
2024-25	NYR	46	698:55	0.09	0.77	0.86	0.20	-0.11	2.38	5.55	-3.17	3.12	3.12

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	NYR	10	133:51	32.72	1.79	1.40	48.41	2.69	2.79	40.00	33.41	-0.76	-0.13	-9.14
2021-22	NYR	12	168:43	30.23	1.07	2.17	44.81	3.20	2.73	25.00	44.32	-0.18	0.03	-2.23
2022-23	NYR	16	232:16	36.68	2.07	2.31	43.40	2.32	2.72	47.06	45.90	-0.75	0.56	-12.72
2023-24	NYR	31	435:40	42.14	2.62	2.51	42.69	3.03	2.52	46.34	49.93	-0.14	0.03	-1.66
2024-25	NYR	46	698:55	42.07	1.80	2.34	44.47	1.80	2.72	50.00	46.17	-0.06	0.11	-1.63

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	12	21.1	0.1	8.6	8.6	79.8	60.4	85.7	0.0	14.3	41.9	17.6	40.5
2022-23	16	20.0	0.0	8.4	8.4	81.9	61.5	45.5	54.5	0.0	40.2	18.9	40.9
2023-24	31	21.1	0.1	8.8	8.8	85.0	59.4	38.5	38.5	23.1	40.6	18.5	40.9
2024-25	46	22.8	0.1	9.0	9.0	87.6	61.9	59.5	27.0	13.5	40.7	18.3	41.0

Legend

Percentile 0-25

Percentile 25-50

Percentile 50-75

Percentile 75-100

Forwards are compared with forwards and Defensemen are are compared with Defensemen.

5v5 Defense Pairs

Season

Season	Team	GF/60	GA/60	GF%	xGF/60	xGA/60	xGF%	xGF Rel	xGA Rel	xGF% Rel
2024-25	NYR	2.32	1.74	57.14	2.47	2.90	46.03	0.08	0.30	-1.91
2024-25	NYR	2.24	2.24	50.00	2.38	2.79	45.99	-0.54	0.20	-6.99
2024-25	NYR	0.96	3.83	20.00	1.95	2.92	40.05	-0.23	0.35	-5.91
2024-25	NYR	0.00	1.58	0.00	1.98	3.23	38.07	-0.61	0.51	-10.74
2024-25	NYR	4.76	0.00	100.00	3.16	2.02	61.07	1.00	-0.94	18.82
2024-25	NYR	1.64	1.64	50.00	1.72	2.38	41.88	-0.54	-0.26	-4.13
2024-25	NYR	0.00	2.14	0.00	1.79	1.94	48.01	-0.67	-0.75	0.27
2024-25	NYR	0.00	2.16	0.00	2.36	2.12	52.70	0.13	-0.45	6.19
2024-25	NYR	0.00	0.00	-	1.94	2.35	45.20	-0.44	-0.24	-2.63
2023-24	NYR	2.64	4.40	37.50	2.83	2.92	49.21	0.21	0.56	-3.42
2023-24	NYR	2.68	0.54	83.33	2.33	2.16	51.97	-0.43	-0.33	-0.71
2023-24	NYR	0.00	0.00	-	1.62	1.41	53.42	-0.52	-1.17	8.09
2023-24	NYR	3.52	1.76	66.67	3.06	2.71	52.97	0.53	0.24	2.49
2023-24	NYR	5.21	5.21	50.00	1.57	2.77	36.16	-0.98	0.32	-14.79
2022-23	NYR	1.51	1.89	44.44	2.32	2.29	50.36	-0.65	-0.06	-5.54
2022-23	NYR	4.26	4.26	50.00	2.37	4.45	34.72	-0.44	2.32	-22.18
2021-22	NYR	0.84	5.86	12.50	2.53	2.82	47.31	0.46	-0.05	5.34
2021-22	NYR	0.90	0.90	50.00	1.93	2.67	41.88	-0.36	0.04	-4.68
2020-21	NYR	2.45	1.22	66.67	1.02	3.14	24.58	-1.07	0.21	-17.13
2020-21	NYR	0.00	1.68	0.00	1.11	2.54	30.42	-1.56	-0.27	-18.36
2020-21	NYR	2.83	2.83	50.00	2.37	1.49	61.29	0.44	-1.45	21.72

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.

Individual and On-Ice stats from Puckalytics.com (starting in 2015-16). NHL Edge Stats from edge.nhl.com (starting in 2021-22). Edge statistic definitions can be found at the Edge Stats Glossary.

News and Opinions

Ranking all 48 Buffalo Sabres players based on 2025-26 NHL trade value at Sabres Noise (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
Brandon Halverson joins AHL-bound ex-Rangers after clearing waivers at Forever Blueshirts (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
NYR/NJD 10/2 Game Review: The New Great Debate of Noah Laba v. Gabe Perreault – Who Goes & Who Stays? B-Teams Split Ranger/Islander Preseason Set; IBS Arena Remains The Best, “The Untouchable” Brennan Othmann (Rightfully Cut); Another Big What If Question, Stinka Zibanedud Still Cries; Drury Kowtows, Dave “Riiiiiight?” Maloney Still Rules; “The Canadian John Wayne” Will Cuylle, Faust Fine in First Foray, J.T. Miller Injured; NDA-rtemi Panarin Yet To Play, Wake Up Lafreniere, BIG BLUE/NY GIANTS Line, Photo Gallery & More at Blue Collar Blue Shirts (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
Is it Radim Mrtka time? Sabres door opens after Bowen Byram injury at Sabres Noise (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
Sabres send two players to Rochester, make recall at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
Two ex-Rangers among 23 players to hit NHL waiver wire Sunday at Forever Blueshirts (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
23 Players Hit Waivers, Giving Canadiens Plenty of Options Including a Very Interesting One at Habs Fanatics (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
2 Former Rangers Placed On Waivers at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
Sabres' Massive Regret: Not buying out this player when they had the chance at Sabres Noise (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
4 Buffalo Sabres who could steal a roster spot before Opening Night at Sabres Noise (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
In newcomer Zac Jones, Sabres possess intriguing talent with ‘offensive flair’ at Sabres Space (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
Alex Tuch among 5 Buffalo Sabres to watch in preseason rematch with Red Wings at Sabres Noise (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
In newcomer Zac Jones, Sabres possess intriguing talent with ‘offensive flair’ at Buffalo Hockey Beat (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
3 Buffalo Sabres defense options after the Mattias Samuelsson injury at Sabres Noise (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
2024-2025 Rangers coaching staff report card at Blue Seat Blogs (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Sep 21, 2025)
Lindy Ruff reveals the Buffalo Sabres' "sneaky good" new player at Sabres Noise (Sat Sep 20, 2025)
Buffalo Sabres unveil expected defensive pairs in first training camp practice at Sabres Noise (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
Projected Buffalo Sabres lines, defense pairs for 2025 training camp at Sabres Noise (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
Comparing every Sabres player to a member of the NFL's Buffalo Bills at Sabres Noise (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
Red Wings patched up roster faster and smarter than Sabres this summer at Octopus Thrower (Wed Sep 3, 2025)
The mind-boggling move that helped define the 2025 Sabres offseason at Sabres Noise (Tue Sep 2, 2025)
Should the Sabres target another blockbuster NHL trade with the Mammoth? at Sabres Noise (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
3 key roster battles to follow at Buffalo Sabres training camp at Sabres Noise (Mon Aug 18, 2025)
Buffalo Sabres offseason grade: Did GM Kevyn Adams pass or fail? at Sabres Noise (Wed Aug 13, 2025)
Fixing the Rangers’ Power Play Problems From Last Season at The Hockey Writers (Wed Aug 13, 2025)
2024-2025 Zac Jones report card at Blue Seat Blogs (Mon Aug 11, 2025)

Current Contract

Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Clause	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2025-26	24		$900,000	$900,000	-	-	$900,000	$900,000	$550,000	RFA-arb
Total					-	-	$900,000	$900,000	$550,000

Signed: July 1, 2025

Team: Buffalo Sabres

GM: Kevyn Adams

Exp. Status: RFA-arb

Cap %: 0.94

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Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2023-24	22	$812,500	$812,500	-	-	$800,000	$800,000	$800,000	RFA
2024-25	23	$812,500	$812,500	-	-	$825,000	$825,000	$825,000	RFA-arb
Total				-	-	$1,625,000	$1,625,000	$1,625,000

Signed: June 16, 2023

Team: New York Rangers

GM: Chris Drury

Exp. Status: UFA(no QO)

Cap %: 0.97

Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2020-21	19	$925,000	$925,000	-	$92,500	$832,500	$925,000	$70,000	ELC
2021-22	20	$925,000	$925,000	-	$92,500	$832,500	$925,000	$70,000	ELC
2022-23	21	$925,000	$925,000	-	$92,500	$832,500	$925,000	$70,000	ELC
Total				-	$277,500	$2,497,500	$2,775,000	$210,000

Signed: Apr 13, 2021

Team: New York Rangers

GM: Jeff Gorton

Exp. Status: RFA

Career Statistics

			Regular Season									Playoffs
Season	League	Team	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	Shots	Sh%	TOI/G	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	Shots	Sh%	TOI/G
2014-15	WSI U15	East Coast Selects O U15										7	3	1	4		2
2014-15	EJEPL 16U	Richmond Generals 16U	19	5	23	28		4				3	1	1	2
2015-16	USA-S15	Team Red	5	1	2	3
2015-16	USPHL 16U	Selects Academy 16U AAA	22	1	5	6		4				3		1	1		2
2016-17	USA-S16	Team Grey	5	0	1	1
2016-17	USPHL 16U	Selects Academy 16U AAA	6	0	3	3		2				4	2	4	6		4
2017-18	18U AAA	Selects Academy 18U AAA	54	8	37	45		28
2017-18	USA-S17	Team Gold	5	0	2	2
2017-18	USPHL 18U	Selects Academy 18U AAA	7	2	7	9		2				4	1	1	2		2
2018-19	WJAC-19	USA U19	6	1	3	4		2
2018-19	USHL	Tri-City Storm	56	7	45	52	+38	38				6		5	5	+1	2
2019-20	NCAA	Univ. of Massachusetts	32	3	20	23	+12	24
2019-20	WJC-20	USA U20	5	1	1	2	+1
2020-21	NCAA	Univ. of Massachusetts	29	9	15	24	+17	8
2020-21	WC	USA	10	0	3	3	+5	4
2020-21	NHL	New York Rangers	10	0	4	4	-2	2	12	0.0	14:59
2021-22	AHL	Hartford Wolf Pack	52	9	26	35	-4	25
2021-22	NHL	New York Rangers	12	0	2	2	-7		8	0.0	15:10
2022-23	NHL	New York Rangers	16	1	1	2	-2	4	15	6.7	15:37
2022-23	AHL	Hartford Wolf Pack	54	8	23	31	+16	34				9	2	4	6	+3	8
2023-24	NHL	New York Rangers	31	2	7	9	+1	8	42	4.8	14:38
2024-25	NHL	New York Rangers	46	1	10	11		24	51	2.0	17:15
2024-25	AHL	Hartford Wolf Pack	2	1	0	1	-1
2024-25	AHL	Hartford Wolf Pack	2	1	0	1	-1
NHL Career			115	4	24	28	-10	38	128	3.1	15:54