Sabres’ Jack Eichel switches to No. 9Source: Olean Times Herald ‘Believe it or not, Rick Martin, whose No. 7 is retired by the Sabres, wore 9 in 1973. The most popular Buffalo player to wear No. 9 regularly is probably Rick Dudley.’ Related posts: Monday’s Boston Coverage Thursday’s Montreal Coverage Sabres set to retire Hasek’s ‘39’ on Jan. 13 Sabres are overdue for change at GM Buffalo brings back memories