Club History & Eras
14 entries in the Buffalo Sabres compendium.
Gilbert Perreault Hall of Fame CareerThe French Connection center and Sabres legend, Gilbert Perreault is a Hall of Famer and fMike 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 elsewhePat LaFontaine Captaincy YearsPat LaFontaine captained the Sabres from 1994 to 1997.Floyd Smith Head Coaching TenureFrom minor-league star to Sabres head coach: Floyd Smith led Buffalo from 1974 to 1977.The Lost Decade Playoff DroughtA sixteen-year saga of near-misses, heartbreak, and the relentless quest for a second chamScotty Bowman Head Coaching TenureThe master strategist who built Buffalo's first true dynasty without lifting the Cup.Tim Murray General Manager TenureThe architect of a new era who drafted the franchise's next great hope.Rick Martin and the Early StarsThe French-Canadian scorer who powered Buffalo's first championship run.1970 Expansion EraThe Golden Era begins with expansion dreams and finals heartbreak.The 'Sawdust' YearsWooden boards, electric atmosphere, and the birth of a Buffalo dynasty.The 1974-75 Stanley Cup Final RunThe first Final run, the Broad Street Bullies, and a season of near-miss glory.Danny Gare and the Power Forward EraGrit, goals, and the heart of the Sabres' physical identity.The 'Sawdust' Years (Revisited)The era where expansion grit met championship ambition inside the Aud.
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