McCarthy, Gavin
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RD
Buffalo Sabres
Player Origin
Age:
20
Cap Hit:
$0
Born:
Jun. 2, 2005
Clause:
ELC
Birthplace:
USA
Drafted:
2023 (#86)
Height:
6'2"
ELC Age:
20
Weight:
185 lbs
Waivers Age:
21
Shoots:
Right
Daily Cap Hit:
$0

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Entry-Level Contract

Signed By: Jarmo Kekäläinen

Length: 3 years

Value: $2,972,500

Expiry Status: RFA

Cap Percent : -%

Signing Team: Buffalo Sabres

Signing Date: Mar. 18, 2026

Gavin McCarthy signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres after being selected 86th overall in 2023. McCarthy is a developing defenseman who adds size and structure to the pipeline.

SeasonClauseCap HitCap %AAVP. BonusesS. BonusesBase SalaryTotal SalaryMinors Salary
2026-27-$990,8331.0%$990,833-$102,500$850,000$952,500$82,500
2027-28-$990,8330.9%$990,833-$107,500$850,000$957,500$82,500
2028-29-$990,8330.8%$990,833-$112,500$950,000$1,062,500$82,500
TOTAL$990,833-$990,833$0$322,500$2,650,000$2,972,500$247,500
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Stats

TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
2017-18Buffalo Jr. Sabres50000.00000.02 - -
2020-21Buffalo Jr. Sabres 16U AAA18311140.78000.022 - -
2021-22Muskegon Lumberjacks53211130.25070.0379011 - 060.06
2021-22Team Kelly53030.60000.032 - -
2022-23Team Black40110.25000.02 - -
2022-23USA U1840110.25000.010 - -
2022-23Muskegon Lumberjacks42819270.640-40.088 - -
2022-23USA U1910000.00000.02 - -
2023-24Boston Univ.381450.130120.041 - -
2024-25Boston Univ.39313160.41030.051 - -
2025-26Boston Univ.36417210.580120.040 - -
NHL TOTAL00000.00000.0000000.00000.00
TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
Non-NHL stats for Gavin McCarthy via Elite Prospects