Defense · D

Gavin McCarthy

Buffalo Sabres defenceman prospect with a $1.01M cap hit in 2026–27, signed through 2028–29, selected No. 86 overall in 2023; has yet to make an NHL appearance.

Born Jun 2, 2005

Birthplace Troy, New York, USA

Nationality USA

Height 6 ft 2 in / 188 cm

Weight 198 lb / 90 kg

Shoots R

Current team Buffalo Sabres

Draft 2023 · BUF · Round 3 · No. 86

Team appearances

Season statistics

Season	Team	Cap hit	Regular season							Postseason
Season	Team	Cap hit	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S
2026–27	BUF	$1,007,500	—							Playoffs not started
Signed with BUF on March 17, 2026 · 3 years x $1,007,500 AAV
Drafted by BUF in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft · Round 3 · No. 86 overall