Brawndo Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Mike Ramsay-stay at home D Man. Willing to drop the gloves as necessary. Including against Marty McSorley, Barry Melrose and Mike Milbury although the for the last he was not given a fighting major. Phil Housley one of the best puck moving defenseman to play for Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Housley for offense, Hajt for defense, Schoenfeld for grit and Ramsey for all round ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 I have to add Zhitnik to my list. He ate, ate, minutes against top pairs. He also ate Hecht's ear with some fava beans and a nice Chianti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 I don't know if he is the best (pretty sure he isn't), but my hockey number is 44 for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 He also ate Hecht's ear with some fava beans and a nice Chianti. sip sip sip sip sip ....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Phil Housley one of the best puck moving defenseman to play for Buffalo. From what I've seen maybe one of the best ever. Sadly I'm too young for anything really prior to 2000 and since then we really have only had great defensemen not really any all time team worthy guys. Campbell comes pretty close though varying what All-Sabres D core your looking for. McKee reminds me a lot of Hjalmarsson on Chicago and Gorges. He seemed to be somewhere between them although closer to Hjalmarsson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 From what I've seen maybe one of the best ever. Sadly I'm too young for anything really prior to 2000 and since then we really have only had great defensemen not really any all time team worthy guys. Campbell comes pretty close though varying what All-Sabres D core your looking for. McKee reminds me a lot of Hjalmarsson on Chicago and Gorges. He seemed to be somewhere between them although closer to Hjalmarsson. Sadly, I'm not .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 First pairing Ramsey-Housley Second pairing Hajt-Zhitnik Third pairing Schoenfeld-Korab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPre Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Ramsey for me, but I don't have as extensive a track record as some on the board. So I would say Ramsey for me. Began his time w/ the Sabres a year before I was born. Remember watching him. The guy could play. Even though it's based on childhood memories, my vote goes to Ramsey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcrusho Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Mike Wilson.... Mic drop............ :flirt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Campbell, Lydman and Tallinder were all really good, imo. But Ramsey would be my top guy. Loved Zhitnik, thought he was a great d-man. I was so young when Schony and Hajt were playing I can't really pass much judgement on them. I just remember that when Hajt was out of line up the Sabres lost a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 I haven't watched the Sabres long enough to have an opinion. I personally liked Brian Campbell and Jason Woolley. Fair enough. Bodger is unsung. McKee and Hajt might be a good comparison. McKee and Uwe Krupp comparable? Good call on Bodger. Honorable Mention for #22 Lindy Ruff. Spent too much time at LW. And although he had tons of heart, I don't think he had the skills. Classic journeyman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chileanseabass Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Ramsey for sure is #1 in my book. McKee was solid, as was Bodger. Never saw Schoenfeld in person, so it's hard to rate him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Housley for O, Schoney consistent and fighting 1st punch devastor. Geuvermont for shot Ramsey all around game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Playfair has an honourable mention for this alone ... Ramsey was best all-round (IMO) Housley best offensive ... poetry in motion. And even though he was only in Buffalo 2 seasons, Horton brought credibility and stability to a young defensive core that included Schoney and Korab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphs mike Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Ramsey Schoeny Housley ... He's so unique and therefore hard to compare to others McKee, Hajt, Wooley, Korab, Bodger .... (Waiting for comment, here) I'm surprised it took awhile before Bill Hajt was mentioned. Best defensive defensemen is either Ramsey or Hajt, hands down in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Stopping by to drop the obligatory joke about a 90s Sabre fan going to his doctor about an apparent STD: Doctor: So what seems to be problem, Bob? Bob: Well Doc ... Mike Peca Smehlik Zhitnik. I'm surprised it took awhile before Bill Hajt was mentioned. Best defensive defensemen is either Ramsey or Hajt, hands down in my opinion. I agree that Hajt arguably has a place in the team's all-time top 6 (sorry - I know that was not the question posed). Perfect third-pairing guy on an all-time team -- if that even makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 These threads a get a little more depressing every year. Who was the best president, grandpappy? Well, *spits*, it was either Teddy Roosevelt or his Uncle Franklin, I reckon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 These threads a get a little more depressing every year. Who was the best president, grandpappy? Well, *spits*, it was either Teddy Roosevelt or his Uncle Franklin, I reckon... I expect Risto to be the best Sabre D all time. Really, he's the first have the complete skill set. There, now I've gone and Tyler Myersed him. Are you happy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphs mike Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 These threads a get a little more depressing every year. Who was the best president, grandpappy? Well, *spits*, it was either Teddy Roosevelt or his Uncle Franklin, I reckon... Agreed, PA. BUT - I haven't enjoyed watching a Sabre rookie as much as Eichel since Bert, Rico, and Schoeny. Good times are on the horizon - we'll be as much fun to watch and winning like the current Tampa team soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) Ramsey or Schoenfeld. Housley was a forward playing defense. Hajt was an excellent stay at home D man... I expect before all is said and done Ristolainen will have himself in this conversation Edited May 23, 2016 by matter2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 All-time six: Ramsay and Schoeny would be the shutdown pair, Bodger and Housley the offensive duo, Hajt and Zhitnik on pair three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 I think Zhitnik is the real reason why there are nets at the ends of the rinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 I think Zhitnik is the real reason why there are nets at the ends of the rinks. That is my one gripe with him and why he is not even in my top 10. He could not hit the net (the one goals are scored into) if his life depended on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Doug Bodger? :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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