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Defenseman•#8Michael Kesselring is a 26-year-old defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres. A 2018 Draft pick (Round 6). Born in Florence, USA.
On the blue line this season, Michael has recorded 0 goals and 2 assists for 2 points across 35 games. He averages 0.06 points per game on 13:08 of ice time.
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Goals
2
Assists
2
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
35
GP
0
G
2
A
2
P
0
+/-
46
S
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S%
0
PPP
0.06
P/GP
1.3
S/GP
13:08
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | @ BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:25 |
| Apr 15 | vs DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 0 | 15:03 |
| Apr 8 | @ NYR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 | 10:37 |
| Mar 10 | vs SJS |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
35
Offense
47
Defense
41
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact, defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
12-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 12-point spread between offensive (35th) and defensive (47th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown defenseman.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact, defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
12-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 12-point spread between offensive (35th) and defensive (47th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown defenseman.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Michael Kesselring's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | BUF | 34 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 46 | --- |
| 24-252024-25 | UTA | 82 | 7 | 22 | 29 | +4 | 150 | 4.7% |
Top teammates by points on the Buffalo Sabres this season.
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| 15:09 |
| Mar 8 | vs TBL | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 6:03 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
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games remaining
Goals
0
Current: 0
Assists
2
Current: 2
Points
2
Current: 2
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 2-2 points based on current usage patterns.
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Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | ARI | 65 | 5 | 16 | 21 | +11 | 76 | 6.6% |
| 22-232022-23 | ARI | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 8 | --- |
| Career | --- | 190 | 12 | 43 | 55 | +14 | 280 | 4.3% |
Bowen Byram
D · 47 pts
