Brayden McNabb 
Age 31 Jan 21, 1991
Davidson CAN
Defense shoots left
6'4" 193 cm
213 lbs 97 kg
ELC Signing Age 20
Waivers Signing Age 20
UFA Year 2018
Agent Dean Grillo
Transaction History
| May 17, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb recorded 18 points, 179 blocked shots, 154 hits and a plus-10 rating in 69 games this season. | |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb logged an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks. | |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb notched an assist, five hits, three blocked and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Stars. | |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb scored a goal on two shots, added two assists, went plus-3 and levied two hits in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Coyotes. | |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb provided an assist, four hits, four PIM, two blocked shots and two shots on net in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Canucks. | |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb recorded an assist, three blocked shots and two hits in Friday's 5-2 win over the Kraken. | |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Activated | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (arm) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and rejoin the lineup Wednesday versus Seattle, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (arm) will travel with the team and be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Kraken, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. | |
| Mar 6, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (arm) was placed on injured reserve and will not play Sunday against Ottawa, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. | |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (arm) will not play Friday against Anaheim, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. | |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (hand/arm) is under evaluation for the injury suffered in Thursday's game versus the Bruins, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. | |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb notched an assist, two shots on goal, a pair of hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Coyotes. | |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb logged an assist, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Oilers. | |
| Jan 30, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb inked a three-year, $8.55 million contract extension with the Golden Knights on Sunday. | |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb added four hits in a 4-1 loss to the Panthers on Thursday. | |
| Jan 17, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb racked up 10 hits, two blocked shots and two shots on net in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins. | |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb notched an assist and four blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Predators. | |
| Jan 2, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb recorded an assist and four blocked shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Jets. | |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb logged an assist, five blocked shots and three shots on net in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Devils. | |
| Nov 13, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb scored a goal, blocked six shots, levied two hits and added four PIM in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Canucks. | |
| Nov 11, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb produced an assist and two hits in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Wild. | |
| Nov 7, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb scored an empty-net goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens. | |
| Oct 26, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb registered an assist, five hits and four blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Avalanche. | |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb notched an assist and three hits in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Oilers. | |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb logged an assist, four hits and five blocked shots in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Kings. | |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (upper leg) will play Thursday versus the Coyotes, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. | |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (upper leg) participated in Monday's practice, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. | |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (upper body) won't play in Friday's preseason clash with the Kings but is expected to be ready for Opening Night against Seattle on Oct. 12, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. | |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb didn't suffer any structural damage when he was injured in Sunday's preseason matchup with the Sharks, but he is dealing with a charley horse, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. | |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (undisclosed) didn't finish Sunday's preseason game against the Sharks, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. | |
| Jun 20, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 2-1 overtime win over the Canadiens in Game 4. | |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb registered an assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 1. | |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb recorded an assist and four hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Avalanche in Game 6. | |
| Jun 6, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb cleared COVID-19 protocols and will be in Sunday's Game 4 lineup against Colorado, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. | |
| Jun 6, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb participated in Sunday's morning skate, which means he has cleared the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. | |
| May 29, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | The Golden Knights confirmed Saturday that McNabb was placed on the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols list after testing positive for the virus, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. | |
| May 28, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb remains in the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols ahead of Friday's Game 7 versus Minnesota, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports. | |
| May 26, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (COVID-19 protocols) will not play Wednesday's Game 6 at Minnesota, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. | |
| May 24, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (undisclosed) will be in Monday's Game 5 lineup against Minnesota, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. | |
| May 24, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb's (undisclosed) status remains up in the air ahead of Monday's Game 5 against Minnesota, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. | |
| May 22, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's Game 4 versus the Wild, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports. | |
| May 20, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb posted an assist, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Wild in Game 3. | |
| May 12, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb produced an assist and went plus-4 in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Sharks. | |
| May 3, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb posted an assist, four hits and two PIM in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Wild. | |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb posted an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Ducks. | |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb scored a goal on five shots, went plus-3 and added two hits in Friday's 4-0 win over the Ducks. | |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb posted an assist, three blocked shots, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 7-4 win over the Coyotes. | |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb notched an assist, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-1 win over the Blues. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb scored a goal on two shots, doled out four hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Wild. | |
| Mar 13, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb notched an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Blues. | |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (lower body) had three hits and two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Wild. | |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Activated | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (lower body) will play in Wednesday's game versus the Wild after being activated from long-term injured reserve. |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports. | |
| Mar 8, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (lower body) is not expected to be in Monday's lineup against Minnesota, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports. | |
| Mar 8, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (lower body) will be a game-time call against Minnesota on Monday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. | |
| Mar 5, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (lower body) is with the Golden Knights for their current six-game road trip and is close to returning to action. | |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb is dealing with a lower-body injury and has been designated for long-term injured reserve, ruling him out at least the next 10 games. | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Brayden McNabb | McNabb (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. | |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Vegas Golden Knights | signed D Brayden McNabb to a four-year, $10 million contract extension. | |
| Dec 29, 2016 | Activated | Los Angeles Kings | activated D Brayden McNabb from injured reserve. |
| Mar 5, 2014 | Trade | Los Angeles Kings | Los Angeles Kings acquired D Brayden McNabb and F Jonathan Parker, a 2014 second-round (Alex Lintuniemi) and 2015 second-round draft picks Erik Cernak) from the Buffalo Sabres for RW Hudson Fasching and D Nicolas Deslauriers. |
| Jan 22, 2014 | Assigned | Buffalo Sabres | assigned D Brayden McNabb to Rochester (AHL). |
| Jan 11, 2014 | Recalled | Buffalo Sabres | recalled D Brayden McNabb from Rochester (AHL). |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Recalled | Buffalo Sabres | recalled D Brayden McNabb from Rochester (AHL). |
| Dec 17, 2013 | Assigned | Buffalo Sabres | assigned D Brayden McNabb to Rochester (AHL). |
| Dec 5, 2013 | Recalled | Buffalo Sabres | recalled D Brayden McNabb from Rochester (AHL). |
| Dec 4, 2013 | Assigned | Buffalo Sabres | assigned D Brayden McNabb to Rochester (AHL). |
| Nov 20, 2013 | Recalled | Buffalo Sabres | recalled D Brayden McNabb from Rochester (AHL). |
| Sep 23, 2013 | Assigned | Buffalo Sabres | assigned D Brayden McNabb to Rochester (AHL). |
| Apr 8, 2012 | Assigned | Buffalo Sabres | (Brayden McNabb) has been assigned to the Rochester Americans (AHL). |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Recalled | Buffalo Sabres | (Brayden McNabb) has been recalled from the Rochester Americans (AHL). |
| Mar 21, 2012 | Assigned | Buffalo Sabres | (Brayden McNabb) has been assigned to the Rochester Americans (AHL). |
| Mar 14, 2012 | Recalled | Buffalo Sabres | (Brayden McNabb) has been recalled from the Rochester Americans (AHL). |
| Feb 2, 2012 | Assigned | Buffalo Sabres | (Brayden McNabb) assigned to Rochester (AHL). |
| Nov 26, 2011 | Recalled | Buffalo Sabres | (Brayden McNabb) recalled from Rochester (AHL). |
| Sep 26, 2011 | Assigned | Buffalo Sabres | (Brayden McNabb) assigned to Rochester (AHL). |
| May 18, 2011 | Buffalo Sabres | (Brayden McNabb) signed to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
2021-2022 Regular Season Stats
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Brayden McNabb |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| Vegas Golden Knights
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69 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 42 | 1,142 | 51.10 | 50.80 | -2.00 | 50.60 | -2.60 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Brayden McNabb Stats by Elite Prospects | Brayden McNabb Advanced Stats by  |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2006 | Notre Dame Hounds U15 AA | SAAHL U15 | 27 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 18 | Playoffs | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2005-2006 | Notre Dame Hounds U15 AA | John Reid Bantam | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Playoffs | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Winnipeg Ice | WHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Notre Dame Hounds U18 AAA | SMAAAHL | 41 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 72 | Playoffs | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2007-2008 | Winnipeg Ice | WHL | 65 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 63 | Playoffs | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2007-2008 | Canada Western U17 | WHC-17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2008-2009 | Winnipeg Ice | WHL | 67 | 10 | 26 | 36 | 140 | Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2008-2009 | Canada U18 | WJC-18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2008-2009 | Canada U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Winnipeg Ice | WHL | 64 | 17 | 40 | 57 | 121 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | WHL All-Stars | Jr Super Series | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Winnipeg Ice | WHL | 59 | 21 | 51 | 72 | 95 | Playoffs | 19 | 3 | 24 | 27 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Winnipeg Ice | M-Cup | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17 | Playoffs | 19 | 3 | 24 | 27 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | WHL All-Stars | Jr Super Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Rochester Americans | AHL | 45 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 31 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 25 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 385 | 52.00 | 50.49 | 1.82 | 48.85 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 1.09 | ||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Rochester Americans | AHL | 62 | 5 | 31 | 36 | 50 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Rochester Americans | AHL | 38 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 45 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 164 | 57.14 | 42.98 | -2.73 | 43.60 | 1.65 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Rochester Americans | Spengler Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Manchester Monarchs | AHL | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 18 | Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 71 | 2 | 22 | 24 | 52 | 983 | 60.94 | 53.98 | 0.14 | 57.77 | 2.81 | 0.12 | 1.16 | ||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 81 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 92 | 1,338 | 55.29 | 55.54 | 1.57 | 59.00 | 2.70 | 0.09 | 0.54 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2016-2017 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 49 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 54 | 701 | 50.00 | 59.48 | 7.47 | 59.27 | 5.89 | 0.17 | 0.34 | ||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 76 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 52 | 1,286 | 57.41 | 51.16 | 1.74 | 53.00 | 1.86 | 0.23 | 0.61 | Playoffs | 20 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2018-2019 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 81 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 52 | 1,314 | 51.26 | 54.62 | -0.78 | 52.89 | -2.44 | 0.14 | 0.64 | Playoffs | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2019-2020 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 71 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 40 | 1,157 | 46.40 | 53.10 | -3.20 | 52.80 | -2.90 | 0.05 | 0.41 | Playoffs | 20 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 41 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 646 | 52.20 | 53.10 | -2.40 | 53.30 | -1.50 | 0.19 | 0.74 | Playoffs | 13 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2021-2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 69 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 42 | 1,142 | 51.10 | 50.80 | -2.00 | 50.60 | -2.60 | 0.05 | 0.74 | ||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 3 Years $8,550,000 3.45% of cap space
| 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $2,850,000 | $2,850,000 | $2,850,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $2,850,000 | $2,850,000 | $2,850,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $1,600,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,200,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $2,000,000 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $3,600,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,200,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $3,600,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,200,000 | |
| Clauses | ||||
| UFA Year | ||||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | ||
| 10 Team No Trade List Year 1, 5 Team No Trade List years 2 and 3 | ||||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 4 Years $10,000,000 3.14% of cap space
Signing Team 
Signing Date June 4, 2016
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date June 4, 2016
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,400,000 2.33% of cap space
Signing Team
Signing Date July 15, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date July 15, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Signing Team 
Signing Date May 18, 2011
Signing Date May 18, 2011
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,700,000 1.11% of cap space