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Conor Timmins

Conor Timmins is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Conor Timmins is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, he was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He has also played for the Arizona Coyotes, Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins, and was acquired by Buffalo on June 28, 2025.

Early life and junior career

Timmins was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, and developed as a Canadian junior player before reaching the NHL. Elite Prospects notes a productive 2016–17 junior season and his participation in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.

NHL draft and debut

Colorado selected Timmins in the second round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, 32nd overall. He later began his NHL career in 2019, after which he moved through several NHL organizations.

Professional career

Timmins has played for the Colorado Avalanche, Arizona Coyotes, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres. Buffalo’s team page says he was acquired on June 28, 2025 and remains under contract through 2026–27.

Playing profile

Listed as a defenceman, Timmins shoots right and is known as an offensive-leaning blue-liner in scouting databases. Buffalo’s 2025–26 team notes highlight his ice time, blocked shots and shorthanded usage.

Key facts

  • Timmins is a right-shot defenceman who plays in the NHL for Buffalo.
  • He was drafted 32nd overall by Colorado in 2017.
  • He has NHL experience with Colorado, Arizona, Toronto, Pittsburgh and Buffalo.
  • Buffalo acquired him in a June 28, 2025 trade with Pittsburgh.
  • The Sabres later signed him to a two-year contract extension through 2026–27.
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Canadian context

Timmins is a Canadian-born NHL defenceman from St. Catharines, Ontario, making him relevant to Canadian hockey coverage and Ontario-born player records.[4][6][9]

Frequently asked questions

What position does Conor Timmins play?
He is a defenceman in the NHL.
Which team does Conor Timmins play for?
He plays for the Buffalo Sabres.
When was Conor Timmins drafted?
He was drafted in 2017, 32nd overall by the Colorado Avalanche.
Where was Conor Timmins born?
He was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
Which NHL teams has he played for?
He has played for Colorado, Arizona, Toronto, Pittsburgh and Buffalo.

References

  1. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/sabres/player/conor-timmins-8479982
    Supports: Draft selection by Colorado and NHL player identification.
  2. Buffalo Sabres — https://www.nhl.com/sabres/team/press/players/2026/timmins
    Supports: Current team, trade to Buffalo, contract status, and 2025-26 team notes.
  3. NHLPA — https://www.nhlpa.com/player/49/conor-timmins/
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, position, height, weight, shooting hand, and draft details.
  4. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/267584/conor-timmins
    Supports: Birthplace, height, weight, position, draft position, and junior-career context.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/bio/_/id/4233868/conor-timmins
    Supports: Birthplace, draft info, and active NHL player bio.