A Documentary Film

Buffalo Sabres

Est. 1975

The Buffalo Sabres are one of the NHL’s expansion franchises from 1970. Founded alongside the Vancouver Canucks, the Sabres have enjoyed periods of success but have yet to win a Stanley Cup despite coming agonizingly close in 1975 and 1999.

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The Film

Chapters

Origins

The Beginning

The Buffalo Sabres are one of the NHL's expansion franchises from 1970. Founded alongside the Vancouver Canucks, the Sabres have enjoyed periods of success but have yet to win a Stanley Cup despite coming agonizingly close in 1975 and 1999.

The Rise

Building a Legacy

**The Fog Game:** Game 3 at Memorial Auditorium was played in heavy fog due to a heat wave and lack of air conditioning. Players could barely see the puck, creating surreal conditions.

The Work

Defining Moments

Buffalo Sabres - Team Records 1974-75, 2006-07 2013-14, 2014-15 1984-85, 1991-92, 2006-07 1984-85 (12-0-6) Individual Single Season Records Points (Defenseman) Game-Winning Goals 1982-1993, 2000-2001 1982-1993, 2000-2001 1982-1993, 2000-2001 10 games: 1984-85, 1991-92, 2006-07 9 games:...

The Peak

Greatest Achievements

Gilbert Perreault is the greatest player in Buffalo Sabres history. The Victoriaville, Quebec native was the first draft pick in franchise history (first overall, 1970) and spent his entire 17-year career with the Sabres.

The Legacy

Lasting Impact

> "The Toronto games are special because of the fan presence." > — Rick Jeanneret

In Their Words

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Buffalo is Hockey Heaven

— Buffalo Sabres - History

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The Toronto games are special because of the fan presence.

— Buffalo Sabres - Rivalries

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We need to beat Boston to prove we're tough enough.

— Buffalo Sabres - Rivalries

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2006 still haunts me. We were so close.

— Buffalo Sabres - Rivalries

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The Star-Spangled Banner

— **Goal Horn:** Distinctive goal celebration

The Work

Innovations

Year	Title	Role/Impact	Type
1975	2 (1975, 1999) -	Competition	Achievement
1970	Franchise History	Competition	Achievement
1970	Founding	Competition	Achievement
2020	Brand Identity	Competition	Achievement
2020	Colors	Competition	Achievement
1970	Logo Evolution	Competition	Achievement