Club History & Eras
14 entries in the Buffalo Sabres compendium.
Gilbert Perreault Hall of Fame CareerThe French Connection centre who dazzled with his stickhandling and led the Sabres to the 1975 Stanley Cup…Mike Keenan Coaching Era (1987-1994)The Buffalo Sabres: a storied franchise still chasing its first Stanley Cup.Ron Duguay The Flash EraRon Duguay never played for the Buffalo Sabres; his flash and skill were showcased elsewhere in the NHL.Pat LaFontaine Captaincy YearsFloyd Smith Head Coaching TenureFrom minor-league star to Sabres head coach: Floyd Smith led Buffalo from 1974 to 1977.The Lost Decade Playoff DroughtThe Sabres held the NHL record longest playoff drought at 10 seasons, which occurred between the 2010–11 and…Scotty Bowman Head Coaching TenureThe winningest coach in NHL history, with nine Stanley Cups and unmatched longevity.Tim Murray General Manager TenureThe Sabres, along with the Vancouver Canucks, are the oldest active NHL franchises to have never won the…Rick Martin and the Early StarsA key member of the French Connection line and a record-setting rookie.1970 Expansion EraThe Sabres are the oldest active NHL franchise to have never won the Stanley Cup.The 'Sawdust' YearsWooden boards, electric atmosphere, and the birth of a Buffalo dynasty.The 1974-75 Stanley Cup Final RunThe Sabres' first Stanley Cup Final appearance ended in a foggy, bat-killing loss to the Flyers.Danny Gare and the Power Forward EraA key forward in the Sabres' 1970s success.The 'Sawdust' Years (Revisited)The era where expansion grit met championship ambition inside the Aud.
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