tom webster Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 43 minutes ago, Pimlach said: In addition to Crozier, Dryden, and Al Hamilton, There are 4 more Bison-Sabres. Hints One is a popular figure in Sabres history. One is an obscure player. Two were good NHL players that played for the Bisons briefly when they were young, and then played for the Sabres briefly when they were old. Ok, I’ll help. Larry Hillman Don Marshall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 Randy Wyrozub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 Cliff Schmautz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 And the one that wasn't looked up but actually guessed: Larry Mickey. (Don't recall Schmautz on the Sabres at all.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 I think it’s a few more then thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, tom webster said: Ok, I’ll help. Larry Hillman Don Marshall Correct. They match the third hint. Two good NHLers from the 6 team era that spent a brief time with the Bisons, and played for the Sabres in their later years. Marshall scored 20 for the first year Sabres. 15 hours ago, Taro T said: And the one that wasn't looked up but actually guessed: Larry Mickey. (Don't recall Schmautz on the Sabres at all.) Yes to both. 15 hours ago, Eleven said: Randy Wyrozub? No, he was drafted in 70 Edited June 10, 2023 by Pimlach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 So Crozier Hamilton Dryden Mickey Schmautz Marshall Hillman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, tom webster said: So Crozier Hamilton Dryden Mickey Schmautz Marshall Hillman Brian McDonald is the obscure one from my hints. The last one that I have, that I hinted as a “popular Sabre”, is Mike Robitaille. Robey was added to the Bisons final roster for the playoffs in 1969-70, then he joined the Sabres a few years later I missed a few, like Schmautz and Mickey, on my original count ( should not have missed Larry). Thats 9 total. Al Hamilton is the only one to play in consecutive season for Bisons and then the Sabres. Edited June 10, 2023 by Pimlach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Pimlach said: Brian McDonald is the obscure one from my hints. The last one that I have, that I hinted as a “popular Sabre”, is Mike Robitaille. Robey was added to the Bisons final roster for the playoffs in 1969-70, then he joined the Sabres a few years later I missed a few, like Schmautz and Mickey, on my original count ( should not have missed Larry). Thats 9 total. Al Hamilton is the only one to play in consecutive season for Bisons and then the Sabres. Good question though. I had no memory of Robitaille playing for the Bisons and quite frankly, have no idea who Brian McDonald. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 hour ago, tom webster said: Good question though. I had no memory of Robitaille playing for the Bisons and quite frankly, have no idea who Brian McDonald. I used to see Robey on the 69-70 Bison's roster but he actually played for the Ranger's Central Hockey League team. They sent him to Buffalo for the AHL playoffs and he got a few games in. He then played for the Sabres starting in their 2nd season and he became a fan favorite for his propensity to throw open ice hip checks. We later traded him in a package to the Canucks for Josh Guervremont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, Pimlach said: I used to see Robey on the 69-70 Bison's roster but he actually played for the Ranger's Central Hockey League team. They sent him to Buffalo for the AHL playoffs and he got a few games in. He then played for the Sabres starting in their 2nd season and he became a fan favorite for his propensity to throw open ice hip checks. We later traded him in a package to the Canucks for Josh Guervremont. Yeah, I’m familiar with Roby’s story including how he took out Gilbert’s knee, albeit accidentally. Just didn’t know he played for the Bisons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 In 1982 the Sabres had 3 first round draft picks. They selected 2 hall of famers, each of which were later traded for a hall of famer. That third player, while not in the hall of fame, was traded for a pick used to select a should be hall of famer. Name all 5of those hall of fame players (screw the voters, I’m counting him). Shouldnt be all that tough given that we haven’t had all that many in the hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 4 hours ago, shrader said: In 1982 the Sabres had 3 first round draft picks. They selected 2 hall of famers, each of which were later traded for a hall of famer. That third player, while not in the hall of fame, was traded for a pick used to select a should be hall of famer. Name all 5of those hall of fame players (screw the voters, I’m counting him). Shouldnt be all that tough given that we haven’t had all that many in the hall. We drafted Housley, Cyr, and Andreychuck. Housley and Andreychuck made the HoF. Not sure what happened with the trades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) Add Hawerchuck, and I’m going Mogilny for the should be HOFer. Edited June 11, 2023 by Weave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Weave said: Add Hawerchuck, and I’m going Mogilny for the should be HOFer. And we’re missing who Andreychuk was traded for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 Fuhr. (Well, Andy got them 1/3 of Fuhr. The 1st rounder and Puppa brought the rest of him.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 1 hour ago, shrader said: And we’re missing who Andreychuk was traded for. Gilmour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 33 minutes ago, Taro T said: Fuhr. (Well, Andy got them 1/3 of Fuhr. The 1st rounder and Puppa brought the rest of him.) Well that’s less fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 10 hours ago, shrader said: In 1982 the Sabres had 3 first round draft picks. They selected 2 hall of famers, each of which were later traded for a hall of famer. That third player, while not in the hall of fame, was traded for a pick used to select a should be hall of famer. Name all 5of those hall of fame players (screw the voters, I’m counting him). Shouldnt be all that tough given that we haven’t had all that many in the hall. I know the one who came to be nothing is Paul Cyr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Eleven said: I know the one who came to be nothing is Paul Cyr. I don’t want to call it nothing. 241 points over 470 games is a respectable career. We just happened to draft 2 of the 4 big winners out of that round of the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 OK folks, as of today, 13 players who wore the Blue and Gold have been elected to the HHoF. Not builders, broadcasters, coaches, etc.--just players. Some of these are tough, some are easy, but let's have your best efforts without resort to the outside world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, Eleven said: OK folks, as of today, 13 players who wore the Blue and Gold have been elected to the HHoF. Not builders, broadcasters, coaches, etc.--just players. Some of these are tough, some are easy, but let's have your best efforts without resort to the outside world. I find we are at a 4H club: Hasek, Hawerchuk, Horton, Housley. Perreault, Andreychuk. These are all of the obvious ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, Eleven said: OK folks, as of today, 13 players who wore the Blue and Gold have been elected to the HHoF. Not builders, broadcasters, coaches, etc.--just players. Some of these are tough, some are easy, but let's have your best efforts without resort to the outside world. Have 10 of them. Drawing a blank on the other 3 embarassingly. Can't figureout how to hide text / set up spoilers, so apologies for posting them here. Horton Perreault Gillies (the one most people will forget) Fuhr LaFontaine Hawerchuck Turgeon (why, Santy Claus, why?) Housley (see above) Hasek Andreychuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Make that 11. Nearly forgot Tommy 5 Hole (aka Tom Barrasso). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 And Doug Gilmour must be in the HHoF too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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