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This is is a list of Buffalo Sabres draft picks. The Buffalo Sabres came into existence in 1970 and have participated in thirty-eight National Hockey League entry drafts. The Sabres also made selections in six NHL Supplemental Drafts.

This list features every player drafted by the Sabres, where each played his junior or college hockey, the number of regular season games each played in the NHL, and his career points (skaters) or record (goaltenders).

Stats are complete as of the 2006-07 NHL season. Players shaded in light blue were active in the NHL during the 2006-07 season.

[edit] 1970

See also:1970 NHL Amateur Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 1 Gilbert Perreault Flag of Canada Canada C Montreal Junior Canadiens (QMJHL) 1191 1326 #11 retired by Sabres;
Elected to Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990
2 15 Butch Deadmarsh Flag of Canada Canada LW Brandon Wheat Kings (WCHL) 137 17
3 29 Steve Cuddie Flag of Canada Canada D Toronto Marlboros (OHA)
4 43 Randy Wyrozub Flag of Canada Canada C Edmonton Oil Kings (WCHL) 100 18
5 57 Mike Morton Flag of Canada Canada D Shawinigan Bruins (QMJHL)
6 71 Mike Keeler Flag of Canada Canada D Niagara Falls Flyers (OHA)
7 84 Tim Regan Flag of the United States United States G Boston University (NCAA)
8 97 Doug Rombough Flag of Canada Canada C St. Catharines Black Hawks (OHA) 150 51
9 107 Luc Nadeau Flag of Canada Canada Drummondville Rangers (QMJHL)

[edit] 1971

See also:1971 NHL Amateur Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 5 Rick Martin Flag of Canada Canada F Montreal Junior Canadiens (QMJHL) 685 701 #7 retired by Sabres
2 19 Craig Ramsay Flag of Canada Canada F Peterborough Petes (OHA) 1070 672
3 33 Bill Hajt Flag of Canada Canada D Saskatoon Blades (WCHL) 854 244
4 47 Bob Richer Flag of Canada Canada D Trois-Rivieres Ducs (QMJHL) 3 0
5 61 Steve Warr Flag of Canada Canada D Clarkson University (NCAA)
6 75 Pierre Duguay Flag of Canada Canada F Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)

[edit] 1972

See also:1972 NHL Amateur Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 5 Jim Schoenfeld Flag of Canada Canada D Niagara Falls Flyers (OHA) 719 255
2 25 Larry Carriere Flag of Canada Canada D Loyola University (CIS) 367 90
3 37 Jim McMasters Flag of Canada Canada F Calgary Centennials (WCHL)
4 53 Rychard Campeau Flag of Canada Canada D Sorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
5 69 Gilles Gratton Flag of Canada Canada G Oshawa Generals (OHA) 47 13-18-9
6 85 Peter McNab Flag of Canada Canada F University of Denver (NCAA) 954 813

[edit] 1973

See also:1973 NHL Amateur Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 12 Morris Titanic Flag of Canada Canada LW Sudbury Wolves (OHA) 19 0
2 28 Jean Landry Flag of Canada Canada D Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
3 44 Andre Deschamps Flag of Canada Canada F Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
4 60 Yvon Dupuis Flag of Canada Canada F Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
5 76 Bob Smulders Flag of Canada Canada F Peterborough Petes (OHA)
6 92 Neil Korzack Flag of Canada Canada F University of Toronto (CIS)
7 108 Bob Young Flag of the United States United States D University of Denver (NCAA)
8 124 Tim O'Connell Flag of the United States United States D University of Vermont (NCAA)

[edit] 1974

See also:1974 NHL Amateur Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 11 Lee Fogolin Flag of the United States United States D Oshawa Generals (OHA) 924 239
2 29 Danny Gare Flag of Canada Canada F Calgary Centennials (WCHL) 827 685 #18 retired by Sabres
3 47 Michel Deziel Flag of Canada Canada LW Sorel Black Hawks (QMJHL) Played one game with Sabres in 1975 playoffs
4 65 Paul McIntosh Flag of Canada Canada D Peterborough Petes (OHA) 48 2
5 83 Garry Lariviere Flag of Canada Canada D St. Catharines Black Hawks (OHA) 219 63
6 101 Dave Given Flag of the United States United States F Brown University (NCAA)
7 119 Bernard Noreau Flag of Canada Canada F Laval National (QMJHL)
8 136 Charles Constantin Flag of Canada Canada LW Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
9 153 Rick Jodzio Flag of Canada Canada LW Hamilton Red Wings (OHA)
10 168 Derek Smith Flag of Canada Canada F Ottawa 67's (OHA) 335 194
11 183 Taro Tsujimoto Flag of Japan Japan Invalid selection[1][2]
12 196 Bob Geoffrion Flag of Canada Canada LW Cornwall Royals (QMJHL)

[edit] 1975

See also:1975 NHL Amateur Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 17 Bob Sauve Flag of Canada Canada G Laval National (QMJHL) 420 182-154-54
2 35 Ken Breitenbach Flag of Canada Canada D St. Catharines Black Hawks (OHA) 68 14
3 44 Terry Martin Flag of Canada Canada F London Knights (OHA) 479 205
3 53 Gary McAdam Flag of Canada Canada F St. Catharines Black Hawks (OHA) 534 228
4 71 Greg Neeld Flag of Canada Canada D Calgary Centennials (WCHL)
5 89 Don Edwards Flag of Canada Canada G Kitchener Rangers (OHA) 459 208-155-74
6 107 Jim Minor Flag of Canada Canada C Regina Pats (WCHL)
7 125 Grant Rowe Flag of Canada Canada D Ottawa 67's (OHA)
8 143 Alec Tidey Flag of Canada Canada RW Lethbridge Broncos (WCHL) 9 0
9 159 Andy Whitby Flag of Canada Canada F Oshawa Generals (OHA)
10 174 Len Moher Flag of the United States United States G University of Notre Dame (NCAA)

[edit] 1976

See also:1976 NHL Amateur Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
2 33 Joe Kowal Flag of Canada Canada LW Hamilton Fincups (OHA) 22 5
4 69 Henry "Rocky" Maze Flag of Canada Canada LW Edmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
5 87 Ron Roscoe Flag of Canada Canada D Hamilton Fincups (OHA)
6 105 Don Lemieux Flag of Canada Canada D Trois-Rivieres Draveurs (QMJHL)

[edit] 1977

See also:1977 NHL Amateur Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 14 Ric Seiling Flag of Canada Canada RW St. Catharines Fincups (OHA) 738 387
2 32 Ron Areshenkoff Flag of Canada Canada C Medicine Hat Tigers (WCHL) 4 0
4 68 Bill Stewart Flag of Canada Canada D Niagara Falls Flyers (OHA) 260 71
5 86 Rich Sirois Flag of Canada Canada G Laval National (QMJHL)
6 104 Wayne Ramsey Flag of Canada Canada D Brandon Wheat Kings (WCHL) 2 0

[edit] 1978

See also:1978 NHL Amateur Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 13 Larry Playfair Flag of Canada Canada D Portland Winter Hawks (WCHL) 688 120
2 32 Tony McKegney Flag of Canada Canada F Kingston Canadians (OHA) 912 639
3 49 Rob McClanahan Flag of the United States United States F University of Minnesota (NCAA) 224 101
4 66 Mike Gazdic Flag of Canada Canada D Sudbury Wolves (OHA)
5 82 Randy Ireland Flag of Canada Canada G Portland Winter Hawks (WCHL) 2 0-0-0
6 99 Cam MacGregor Flag of Canada Canada F Cornwall Royals (QMJHL)
7 116 Dan Eastman Flag of Canada Canada C London Knights (OHA)
8 133 Eric Strobel Flag of the United States United States F University of Minnesota (NCAA)
9 150 Eugene O'Sullivan Flag of Canada Canada C Calgary Wranglers (WCHL)

[edit] 1979

See also:1979 NHL Entry Draft

Lindy Ruff, the team's second-round pick in this draft, played ten seasons in Buffalo and has served as the team's head coach since 1997.
Lindy Ruff, the team's second-round pick in this draft, played ten seasons in Buffalo and has served as the team's head coach since 1997.
Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 11 Mike Ramsey Flag of the United States United States D University of Minnesota (NCAA) 1070 345
2 32 Lindy Ruff Flag of Canada Canada F Lethbridge Broncos (WHL) 691 300 Sabres head coach, 1997-present
3 53 Mark Robinson Flag of Canada Canada D Victoria Cougars (WHL)
3 55 Jacques Cloutier Flag of Canada Canada G Trois-Rivieres Draveurs (QMJHL) 255 82-102-24
4 74 Gilles Hamel Flag of Canada Canada RW Laval National (QMJHL) 519 274
5 95 Alan Haworth Flag of Canada Canada C Sherbrooke Beavers (QMJHL) 524 400
6 116 Rick Knickle Flag of Canada Canada G Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 14 7-6-0

[edit] 1980

See also:1980 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 20 Steve Patrick Flag of Canada Canada F Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 250 108
2 41 Mike Moller Flag of Canada Canada RW Lethbridge Broncos (WHL) 134 43
3 56 Sean McKenna Flag of Canada Canada F Sherbrooke Beavers (QMJHL) 414 162
3 62 Jay North Flag of the United States United States Harvard University (NCAA)
4 83 Jim Wiemer Flag of Canada Canada D Peterborough Petes (OHA) 325 101
5 104 Dirk Rueter Flag of Canada Canada D Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHA)
6 125 Daniel Naud Flag of Canada Canada D Sorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
7 146 Jari Paavola Flag of Finland Finland G TPS (Sm-liiga)
8 167 Randy Cunneyworth Flag of Canada Canada LW Ottawa 67's (OHA) 866 414
9 188 Dave Beckon Flag of Canada Canada Peterborough Petes (OHA)
10 209 John Bader Flag of the United States United States University of Minnesota (NCAA)

[edit] 1981

See also:1981 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 17 Jiri Dudacek Flag of Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia F HC Kladno (Extraliga)
2 38 Hannu Virta Flag of Finland Finland D TPS (Sm-liiga) 245 126
3 59 Jim Aldred Flag of Canada Canada LW Kingston Canadians (OHL)
3 60 Colin Chisholm Flag of Canada Canada D Calgary Wranglers (WHL) 1 0
4 80 Jeff Eatough Flag of Canada Canada LW Cornwall Royals (QMJHL) 1 0
4 83 Anders Wikberg Flag of Sweden Sweden Timrå IK (SWE-2)
5 101 Mauri Eivola Flag of Finland Finland Niagara Falls Flyers (OHL)
6 122 Ali Butorac Flag of Canada Canada D Ottawa 67's (OHL)
7 143 Heikki Leime Flag of Finland Finland D TPS (Sm-liiga)
8 164 Gates Orlando Flag of Canada Canada F Providence College (NCAA) 98 44
9 185 Venci Sebek Flag of the United States United States D Niagara Falls Flyers (OHL)
10 206 Warren Harper Flag of Canada Canada RW Prince Albert Raiders (SJHL)

[edit] 1982

See also:1982 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 6 Phil Housley Flag of the United States United States D St. Paul Vulcans (USHL) 1495 1232
1 9 Paul Cyr Flag of Canada Canada F Victoria Cougars (WHL) 470 241
1 16 Dave Andreychuk Flag of Canada Canada LW Oshawa Generals (OHL) 1639 1338
2 26 Mike Anderson Flag of the United States United States C University of Minnesota (NCAA)
2 30 Jens Johansson Flag of Sweden Sweden MODO Hockey (SEL)
4 68 Timo Jutila Flag of Finland Finland D Tappara (Sm-liiga) 10 6
4 79 Jeff Hamilton Flag of Canada Canada F Verdun Juniors (QMJHL)
5 100 Bob Logan Flag of Canada Canada Yale University (NCAA) 42 15
6 111 Jeff Parker Flag of the United States United States RW Michigan State University (NCAA) 141 35
6 121 Jacob Gustavsson
7 142 Allen Bishop Flag of Canada Canada D Niagara Falls Flyers (OHL)
8 163 Claude Verret Flag of Canada Canada C Trois-Rivieres Draveurs (QMJHL)
9 184 Rob Norman Flag of Canada Canada RW Cornwall Royals (OHL)
10 205 Mike Craig Flag of Canada Canada G Billings Bighorns (WHL)
11 226 Jim Plankers Flag of the United States United States University of Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA)

[edit] 1983

See also:1983 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 5 Tom Barrasso Flag of the United States United States G n/a[3] 777 369-277-86 Calder Trophy winner, 1983-84
1 10 Normand Lacombe Flag of Canada Canada RW University of New Hampshire (NCAA) 319 115
1 11 Adam Creighton Flag of Canada Canada C Ottawa 67's (OHL) 708 403
2 31 John Tucker Flag of Canada Canada C Kitchener Rangers (OHL) 656 436
2 34 Richard Hajdu Flag of Canada Canada RW Kamloops Junior Oilers (WHL) 5 0
4 74 Daren Puppa Flag of Canada Canada G Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NCAA) 429 179-161-54
5 94 Jason Meyer Flag of Canada Canada D Regina Pats (WHL)
6 114 Jim Hofford Flag of Canada Canada D Windsor Spitfires (OHL) 18 0
7 134 Christian Ruuttu Flag of Finland Finland C Ässät (Sm-liiga) 621 432
8 154 Don McSween Flag of the United States United States D Michigan State University (NCAA) 47 13
9 174 Tim Hoover Flag of Canada Canada D Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
10 194 Mark Ferner Flag of Canada Canada D Kamloops Junior Oilers (WHL) 94 13
11 214 Uwe Krupp Flag of Germany Germany D Kölner EC (DEL) 729 281
12 234 Marc Hamelin Flag of Canada Canada G Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
12 235 Kermit Salfi

[edit] 1984

See also:1984 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 18 Mikael Andersson Flag of Sweden Sweden RW Frölunda HC (SEL) 761 264
2 39 Doug Trapp Flag of Canada Canada F Regina Pats (WHL) 2 0
3 60 Ray Sheppard Flag of Canada Canada RW Cornwall Royals (OHL) 817 657
4 81 Bob Halkidis Flag of Canada Canada D London Knights (OHL) 256 40
5 102 Joe Rampton Flag of Canada Canada LW Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
6 123 James Gasseau Flag of Canada Canada D Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
7 144 Darcy Wakaluk Flag of Canada Canada G Kelowna Wings (WHL) 191 67-75-21
8 165 Orwar Stambert Flag of Sweden Sweden Djurgårdens IF (SEL)
9 186 Eric Weinrich Flag of the United States United States D University of Maine (NCAA) 1157 388 Invalid selection[4][5]
10 206 Brian McKinnon Flag of Canada Canada C Ottawa 67's (OHL)
11 226 Grant Delcourt Flag of Canada Canada F Kelowna Wings (WHL)
12 247 Sean Baker Flag of the United States United States University of Michigan (NCAA)

[edit] 1985

See also:1985 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 14 Calle Johansson Flag of Sweden Sweden D Frölunda HC (SEL) 1110 535
2 35 Benoit Hogue Flag of Canada Canada LW Saint-Jean Castors (QMJHL) 863 543
3 56 Keith Gretzky Flag of Canada Canada C Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
4 77 Dave Moylan Flag of Canada Canada D Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
5 98 Ken Priestlay Flag of Canada Canada C Victoria Cougars (WHL) 168 61
6 119 Joe Reekie Flag of Canada Canada D Cornwall Royals (OHL) 902 164
7 140 Petri Matikainen Flag of Finland Finland D Oshawa Generals (OHL)
8 161 Trent Kaese Flag of Canada Canada RW Lethbridge Broncos (WHL) 1 0
9 182 Jiri Sejba Flag of Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia F Dukla Jihlava (Extraliga) 11 2
10 203 Boyd Sutton Flag of the United States United States C Miami University (NCAA)
11 224 Guy Larose Flag of Canada Canada C Guelph Platers (OHL) 70 19
12 245 Ken Baumgartner Flag of Canada Canada LW Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) 696 54

[edit] 1986

See also:1986 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 5 Shawn Anderson Flag of Canada Canada D University of Maine (NCAA) 255 117
2 26 Greg Brown Flag of the United States United States D Boston College (NCAA) 94 18
3 47 Bob Corkum Flag of the United States United States C University of Maine (NCAA) 720 200
3 56 Kevin Kerr Flag of Canada Canada RW Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
4 68 Dave Baseggio Flag of Canada Canada D Yale University (NCAA)
5 89 Larry Rooney Flag of the United States United States D Providence College (NCAA)
6 110 Miguel Baldris Flag of Spain Spain Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
7 131 Mike Hartman Flag of the United States United States RW North Bay Centennials (OHL) 397 78
8 152 Francois Guay Flag of Canada Canada C Laval Titan (QMJHL) 1 0
9 173 Sean Whitham Flag of Canada Canada D Providence College (NCAA)
10 194 Kenton Rein Flag of Canada Canada G Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
11 215 Troy Arndt Flag of Canada Canada D Portland Winter Hawks (WHL)

[edit] 1986 Supplemental

See also:1986 NHL Supplemental Draft

Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
Jeff Capello Flag of Canada Canada LW University of Vermont (NCAA)
John Cullen Flag of Canada Canada C Boston University (NCAA) 621 550

[edit] 1987

See also:1987 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 1 Pierre Turgeon Flag of Canada Canada C Granby Bisons (QMJHL) 1294 1327
2 22 Brad Miller Flag of Canada Canada D Regina Pats (WHL) 82 6
3 53 Andrew MacVicar Flag of Canada Canada LW Peterborough Petes (OHL)
4 84 John Bradley Flag of the United States United States G Boston University (NCAA)
5 85 Dave Pergola Flag of the United States United States Boston College (NCAA)
6 106 Chris Marshall Flag of the United States United States LW Michigan State University (NCAA)
7 127 Paul Flanagan Flag of the United States United States D Northeastern University (NCAA)
8 148 Sean Dooley Flag of the United States United States D Merrimack College (NCAA)
8 153 Tim Roberts Flag of the United States United States D Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NCAA)
9 169 Grant Tkachuk Flag of Canada Canada LW Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
10 190 Ian Herbers Flag of Canada Canada D Swift Current Broncos (WHL) 65 5
11 211 David Littman Flag of the United States United States G Boston College (NCAA) 3 0-2-0
12 232 Al MacIsaac Flag of Canada Canada D Guelph Platers (OHL)

[edit] 1987 Supplemental

See also:1987 NHL Supplemental Draft

Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
Dave Snuggerud Flag of the United States United States RW University of Minnesota (NCAA) 265 84

[edit] 1988

See also:1988 NHL Entry Draft

Alexander Mogilny, shown here as a member of the Albany River Rats, scored 444 points in 381 games with the Sabres over six seasons.
Alexander Mogilny, shown here as a member of the Albany River Rats, scored 444 points in 381 games with the Sabres over six seasons.
Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 13 Joel Savage Flag of Canada Canada RW Victoria Cougars (WHL) 3 1
3 55 Darcy Loewen Flag of Canada Canada LW Spokane Chiefs (WHL) 135 12
4 76 Keith Carney Flag of the United States United States D University of Maine (NCAA) 957 217
5 89 Alexander Mogilny Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union RW HC CSKA Moscow (RSL) 990 1032
5 97 Rob Ray Flag of Canada Canada RW Cornwall Royals (OHL) 900 91
6 106 David DiVita Flag of the United States United States D Lake Superior State University (NCAA)
6 118 Mike McLaughlin Flag of the United States United States LW University of Vermont (NCAA)
7 139 Mike Griffith Flag of Canada Canada RW Ottawa 67's (NCAA)
8 160 Dan Ruoho Flag of the United States United States LW Northern Michigan University (NCAA)
9 181 Wade Flaherty Flag of Canada Canada G Victoria Cougars (WHL) 120 27-56-9
11 223 Tom Nieman Dartmouth College (NCAA)
12 244 Bobby Wallwork Flag of the United States United States LW Miami University (NCAA)

[edit] 1988 Supplemental

See also:1988 NHL Supplemental Draft

Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
Clark Davies Flag of the United States United States D Ferris State University (NCAA)

[edit] 1989

See also:1989 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 14 Kevin Haller Flag of Canada Canada D Regina Pats (WHL) 642 137
3 56 Scott Thomas Flag of the United States United States RW Clarkson University (NCAA) 63 10
4 77 Doug MacDonald Flag of Canada Canada C University of Wisconsin (NCAA) 15 1
5 98 Ken Sutton Flag of Canada Canada D Saskatoon Blades (WHL) 388 103
6 107 Bill Pye Flag of the United States United States G Northern Michigan University (NCAA)
6 119 Mike Barkley Flag of Canada Canada C University of Maine (NCAA)
8 161 Derek Plante Flag of the United States United States C University of Minnesota Duluth (NCAA) 450 248
9 183 Donald Audette Flag of Canada Canada RW Laval Titan (QMJHL) 735 509
10 194 Mark Astley Flag of Canada Canada D Lake Superior State University (NCAA) 75 23
10 203 John Nelson Flag of Canada Canada RW Toronto Marlboros (OHL)
11 224 Todd Henderson Flag of Canada Canada G University of Alaska Fairbanks (NCAA)
12 245 Mike Bavis Flag of the United States United States W Boston University (NCAA)

[edit] 1989 Supplemental

See also:1989 NHL Supplemental Draft

Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
Ian Boyce Flag of the United States United States LW University of Vermont (NCAA)

[edit] 1990

See also:1990 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 14 Brad May Flag of Canada Canada LW Niagara Falls Thunder (OHL) 882 276
4 82 Brian McCarthy Flag of the United States United States C Providence College (NCAA)
5 97 Richard Smehlik Flag of Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia D Dukla Jihlava (Extraliga) 644 195
5 100 Todd Bojcun Flag of Canada Canada G Peterborough Petes (OHL)
5 103 Brad Pascall Flag of Canada Canada D University of North Dakota (NCAA)
7 142 Viktor Gordiouk Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union LW Krylja Sovetov (RSL) 26 11
8 166 Milan Nedoma Flag of Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia D Dukla Trencin (Extraliga)
9 187 Jason Winch Flag of Canada Canada C Niagara Falls Thunder (OHL)
10 208 Sylvain Naud Flag of Canada Canada RW Laval Titan (QMJHL)
11 229 Ken Martin
12 250 Brad Rubachuk Flag of Canada Canada C Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)

[edit] 1990 Supplemental

See also:1990 NHL Supplemental Draft

Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
Shane McFarlane Flag of the United States United States C University of North Dakota (NCAA)

[edit] 1991

See also:1991 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 13 Philippe Boucher Flag of Canada Canada D Granby Bisons (QMJHL) 669 277
2 35 Jason Dawe Flag of Canada Canada RW Peterborough Petes (OHL) 366 176
3 57 Jason Young Flag of Canada Canada LW Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
4 72 Peter Ambroziak Flag of Canada Canada W Ottawa 67's (OHL) 12 1
5 101 Steve Shields Flag of Canada Canada G University of Michigan (NCAA) 246 80-104-39
6 123 Sean O'Donnell Flag of Canada Canada D Sudbury Wolves (OHL) 850 168
6 124 Brian Holzinger Flag of the United States United States C Bowling Green State University (NCAA) 547 238
7 145 Chris Snell Flag of Canada Canada D Ottawa 67's (OHL) 34 9
8 162 Jiri Kuntos Flag of Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia D Dukla Jihlava (Extraliga)
9 189 Tony Iob Flag of Canada Canada RW Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
10 211 Spencer Meany Flag of Canada Canada F St. Lawrence University (NCAA)
11 233 Mikhail Volkov Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union RW Krylja Sovetov (RSL)
12 255 Michael Smith Flag of Canada Canada D Lake Superior State University (NCAA)

[edit] 1991 Supplemental

See also:1991 NHL Supplemental Draft

Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
Jamie Steer Flag of Canada Canada RW Michigan Technological University (NCAA)

[edit] 1992

See also:1992 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 11 David Cooper Flag of Canada Canada D Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) 30 10
2 35 Jozef Cierny Flag of Slovakia Slovakia LW HKm Zvolen (Extraliga) 1 0
3 59 Ondrej Steiner Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic C HC Plzen (Extraliga)
4 80 Dean Melanson Flag of Canada Canada D Saint-Hyacinthe Laser (QMJHL) 9 0
4 83 Matthew Barnaby Flag of Canada Canada RW Beauport Harfangs (QMJHL) 834 300
5 107 Markus Ketterer Flag of Finland Finland G Jokerit (Sm-liiga)
5 108 Yuri Khmylev Flag of Russia Russia LW Krylja Sovetov (RSL) 263 152
6 131 Paul Rushforth Flag of Canada Canada C North Bay Centennials (OHL)
8 179 Dean Tiltgen Flag of Canada Canada C Tri-City Americans (WHL)
9 203 Todd Simon Flag of Canada Canada C Niagara Falls Thunder (OHL) 15 1
10 227 Rick Kowalsky Flag of Canada Canada RW Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
11 251 Chris Clancy Flag of Canada Canada LW Cornwall Royals (OHL)

[edit] 1993

See also:1993 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
2 38 Denis Tsygurov Flag of Russia Russia D Lada Togliatti (RSL) 47 6
3 64 Ethan Philpott Flag of the United States United States RW Harvard University (NCAA)
5 116 Richard Safarik Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
6 142 Kevin Pozzo Flag of Canada Canada D Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
7 168 Sergei Petrenko Flag of Russia Russia LW HC Dynamo Moscow (RSL) 14 4
8 194 Mike Barrie Flag of Canada Canada C Victoria Cougars (WHL)
9 220 Barrie Moore Flag of Canada Canada LW Sudbury Wolves (OHL) 39 8
10 246 Chris Davis Flag of Canada Canada G University of Alaska Anchorage (NCAA)
11 272 Scott Nichol Flag of Canada Canada C Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) 301 64

[edit] 1994

See also:1994 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 17 Wayne Primeau Flag of Canada Canada C Owen Sound Platers (OHL) 648 172
2 43 Curtis Brown Flag of Canada Canada LW Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) 703 291
3 69 Rumun Ndur Flag of Nigeria Nigeria D Guelph Storm (OHL) 69 5
5 121 Sergei Klimentiev Flag of Ukraine Ukraine D HC Sokil Kyiv (RSL)
6 147 Cal Benazic Flag of Canada Canada D Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
7 168 Steve Plouffe Flag of Canada Canada G Granby Bisons (QMJHL)
7 173 Shane Hnidy Flag of Canada Canada D Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) 336 37
7 176 Steve Webb Flag of Canada Canada RW Windsor Spitfires (OHL) 321 18
8 199 Bob Westerby Flag of Canada Canada LW Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
9 225 Craig Millar Flag of Canada Canada D Swift Current Broncos (WHL) 114 22
10 251 Mark Polak Flag of Canada Canada C Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
11 277 Shayne Wright Flag of Canada Canada D Owen Sound Platers (OHL)

[edit] 1995

See also:1995 NHL Entry Draft

Martin Biron, one of two first-round draft picks the Sabres had in this draft, appeared in 300 games with the team over nine seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in 2007.
Martin Biron, one of two first-round draft picks the Sabres had in this draft, appeared in 300 games with the team over nine seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in 2007.
Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 14 Jay McKee Flag of Canada Canada D Niagara Falls Thunder (OHL) 605 98
1 16 Martin Biron Flag of Canada Canada G Beauport Harfangs (QMJHL) 316 140-123-30
2 42 Mark Dutiaume Flag of Canada Canada LW Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
3 68 Mathieu Sunderland Flag of Canada Canada RW Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
4 94 Matt Davidson Flag of Canada Canada RW Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) 56 12
5 111 Marian Menhart D Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
5 119 Kevin Popp Flag of Canada Canada D Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
5 123 Daniel Bienvenue Flag of Canada Canada LW Val-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL)
7 172 Brian Scott Flag of Canada Canada F Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
8 198 Mike Zanutto Flag of Canada Canada C Oshawa Generals (OHL)
9 224 Rob Skrlac Flag of Canada Canada W Kamloops Blazers (WHL) 8 1

[edit] 1996

See also:1996 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 7 Erik Rasmussen Flag of the United States United States C University of Minnesota (NCAA) 545 128
2 27 Cory Sarich Flag of Canada Canada D Saskatoon Blades (WHL) 536 89
2 33 Darren Van Oene Flag of Canada Canada LW Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
3 54 Francois Methot Flag of Canada Canada C Saint-Hyacinthe Laser (QMJHL)
4 87 Kurt Walsh Flag of Canada Canada F Oshawa Generals (OHL)
4 106 Mike Martone Flag of Canada Canada D Peterborough Petes (OHL)
5 115 Alexei Tezikov Flag of Russia Russia D Lada Togliatti (RSL) 30 2
6 142 Ryan Davis Flag of Canada Canada RW Owen Sound Platers (OHL)
6 161 Darren Mortier Flag of Canada Canada C Sarnia Sting (OHL)
9 222 Scott Buhler Flag of Canada Canada G Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)

[edit] 1997

See also:1997 NHL Entry Draft

Maxim Afinogenov, one of two third-round selections the Sabres made in this draft, has appeared in 465 games with the team since debuting in the 1999-2000 season.
Maxim Afinogenov, one of two third-round selections the Sabres made in this draft, has appeared in 465 games with the team since debuting in the 1999-2000 season.
Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 21 Mika Noronen Flag of Finland Finland G Tappara (Sm-liiga) 71 19-32-6
2 48 Henrik Tallinder Flag of Sweden Sweden D AIK IF (SEL) 249 58
3 69 Maxim Afinogenov Flag of Russia Russia RW HC Dynamo Moscow (RSL) 465 286
3 75 Jeff Martin Flag of Canada Canada F Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
4 101 Luc Theoret Flag of Canada Canada D Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
5 128 Torrey DiRoberto Flag of the United States United States LW Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
6 156 Brian Campbell Flag of Canada Canada D Ottawa 67's (OHL) 328 133
7 184 Jeremy Adduono Flag of Canada Canada LW Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
8 212 Kamil Piros Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic C HC Vitkovice (Extraliga) 28 8
9 238 Dylan Kemp Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)

[edit] 1998

See also:1998 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 18 Dmitri Kalinin Flag of Russia Russia D Traktor Chelyabinsk (RSL) 420 137
2 34 Andrew Peters Flag of Canada Canada RW Oshawa Generals (OHL) 128 4
2 47 Norm Milley Flag of Canada Canada RW Sudbury Wolves (OHL) 29 6
2 50 Jaroslav Kristek Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic RW HC Zlín (Extraliga) 6 0
3 77 Mike Pandolfo Flag of the United States United States LW Boston University (NCAA) 3 0
5 137 Aaron Goldade Flag of Canada Canada C Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
6 164 Ales Kotalik Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic RW HC Ceske Budejovice (Extraliga) 291 165
7 191 Brad Moran Flag of Canada Canada C Calgary Hitmen (WHL) 8 3
8 218 David Moravec Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic RW HC Vitkovice (Extraliga) 1 0
9 249 Edo Terglav RW Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)

[edit] 1999

See also:1999 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 20 Barrett Heisten Flag of the United States United States LW University of Maine (NCAA) 10 0
2 35 Milan Bartovic Flag of Slovakia Slovakia W Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 50 17
2 55 Doug Janik Flag of the United States United States D University of Maine (NCAA) 85 11
2 64 Mike Zigomanis Flag of Canada Canada C Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) 134 30 [6]
3 73 Tim Preston Flag of Canada Canada LW Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
4 117 Karel Mosovsky Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic W Regina Pats (WHL)
5 138 Ryan Miller Flag of the United States United States G Michigan State University (NCAA) 129 76-41-10
5 146 Matt Kinch Flag of Canada Canada D Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
6 178 Seneque Hyacinthe Jr. Flag of Canada Canada RW Val-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL)
7 206 Bret DeCecco Flag of Canada Canada RW Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
8 235 Brad Self Flag of Canada Canada C Peterborough Petes (OHL)
9 263 Craig Brunel Flag of Canada Canada RW Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)

[edit] 2000

See also:2000 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 15 Artem Kryukov Flag of Russia Russia F Torpedo Yaroslavl (RSL)
2 48 Gerard Dicaire Flag of Canada Canada D Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) [7]
4 111 Ghyslain Rousseau Flag of Canada Canada G Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
5 149 Denis Denisov Flag of Russia Russia D HC CSKA Moscow (RSL)
7 213 Vasily Bizyayev Flag of Russia Russia Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
7 220 Paul Gaustad Flag of the United States United States C Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) 133 46
8 258 Sean McMorrow Flag of Canada Canada RW Kitchener Rangers (OHL) 1 0
9 277 Ryan Courtney Flag of Canada Canada C Windsor Spitfires (OHL)

[edit] 2001

See also:2001 NHL Entry Draft

Derek Roy, one of three second-round draft picks made by the Sabres in this draft, has scored 128 points in his first three seasons with the team.
Derek Roy, one of three second-round draft picks made by the Sabres in this draft, has scored 128 points in his first three seasons with the team.
Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 22 Jiri Novotny Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic C HC Ceske Budejovice (Extraliga) 82 22
2 32 Derek Roy Flag of Canada Canada C Kitchener Rangers (OHL) 194 128
2 50 Chris Thorburn Flag of Canada Canada C North Bay Centennials (OHL) 41 6
2 55 Jason Pominville Flag of Canada Canada RW Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) 140 98
5 155 Michal Vondrka Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic F HC Ceske Budejovice (Extraliga)
8 234 Calle Aslund Flag of Sweden Sweden D
8 247 Marek Dubec Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic F HC Vsetin (Extraliga)
9 279 Ryan Jorde Flag of Canada Canada D Tri-City Americans (WHL)

[edit] 2002

See also:2002 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 11 Keith Ballard Flag of the United States United States D University of Minnesota (NCAA) 151 66
1 20 Daniel Paille Flag of Canada Canada LW Guelph Storm (OHL) 43 14
3 76 Michael Tessier Flag of Canada Canada LW Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL)
3 82 John Adams Flag of the United States United States D Boston College (NCAA)
4 108 Jakub Hulva Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic RW HC Vitkovice (Extraliga)
4 121 Marty Magers Flag of the United States United States G Omaha Lancers (USHL)
6 178 Maxim Shevjev Flag of Russia Russia C Amur Khabarovsk (RSL)
7 208 Radoslav Hecl Flag of Slovakia Slovakia D Slovan Bratislava (Extraliga) 14 0
8 241 Dennis Wideman Flag of Canada Canada D London Knights (OHL) 142 49
9 271 Martin Cizek Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic Plymouth Whalers (OHL)

[edit] 2003

See also:2003 NHL Entry Draft

Thomas Vanek, whom the Sabres selected fifth-overall in this draft, has scored 68 goals in his first two seasons with team.
Thomas Vanek, whom the Sabres selected fifth-overall in this draft, has scored 68 goals in his first two seasons with team.
Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 5 Thomas Vanek Flag of Austria Austria W University of Minnesota (NCAA) 163 132
2 65 Branislav Fabry Flag of Slovakia Slovakia RW Slovan Bratislava (Extraliga)
3 74 Clarke MacArthur Flag of Canada Canada RW Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) 19 7
4 106 Jan Hejda Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic D HC Slavia Praha (Extraliga) 39 9
4 114 Denis Yezhov Flag of Russia Russia D Metallurg Novokuznetsk (RSL)
5 150 Thomas Morrow Flag of the United States United States D Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
6 172 Pavel Voroshnin Flag of Russia Russia D Mississauga Ice Dogs (OHL)
7 202 Nathan Paetsch Flag of Canada Canada D Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) 64 25
8 235 Jeff Weber Flag of Canada Canada G Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
9 266 Louis-Philippe Martin Flag of Canada Canada RW Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)

[edit] 2004

See also:2004 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 13 Drew Stafford Flag of the United States United States RW University of North Dakota (NCAA) 41 27
2 43 Michael Funk Flag of Canada Canada D Portland Winter Hawks (WHL) 5 2
3 71 Andrej Sekera Flag of Slovakia Slovakia D Owen Sound Attack (OHL) 2 0
5 145 Michal Valent Flag of Slovakia Slovakia G
6 176 Patrick Kaleta Flag of the United States United States F Peterborough Petes (OHL) 7 2
7 207 Mark Mancari Flag of Canada Canada RW Ottawa 67's (OHL) 3 1
8 241 Mike Card Flag of Canada Canada D Kelowna Rockets (WHL) 4 0
9 273 Dylan Hunter Flag of Canada Canada LW London Knights (OHL)

[edit] 2005

See also:2005 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 13 Marek Zagrapan Flag of Slovakia Slovakia C HC Zlin (Extraliga)
2 48 Philipp Gogulla Flag of Germany Germany W Kölner Haie (DEL)
3 87 Marc-Andre Gragnani Flag of Canada Canada D P.E.I. Rocket (QMJHL)
4 96 Chris Butler Flag of the United States United States D Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
5 142 Nathan Gerbe Flag of the United States United States C Boston College (NCAA)
6 182 Adam Dennis Flag of Canada Canada G Guelph Storm (OHL)
6 191 Vyacheslav Buravchikov Flag of Russia Russia D Khimik Moscow Oblast (RSL)
7 208 Matt Generous Flag of the United States United States D St. Lawrence University (NCAA)
7 227 Andrew Orpik Flag of the United States United States D Boston College (NCAA)

[edit] 2006

See also:2006 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
1 24 Dennis Persson Flag of Sweden Sweden D Västerås IK (SEL)
2 46 Jhonas Enroth Flag of Sweden Sweden G Södertälje SK (SEL)
2 57 Mike Weber Flag of the United States United States D Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
4 117 Felix Schutz Flag of Germany Germany C Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
5 147 Alex Biega Flag of Canada Canada D Harvard University (NCAA)
7 207 Benjamin Breault Flag of Canada Canada C Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)

[edit] 2007

See also:2007 NHL Entry Draft

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Pos Team (League) GP Pts/Rec Notes
2 31 T.J. Brennan Flag of Canada Canada D St. John's Fog Devils (QMJHL)
2 59 Drew Schiestel Flag of Canada Canada D Mississauga Ice Dogs (OHL)
3 89 Corey Tropp Flag of the United States United States F Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
5 139 Bradley Eidsness Flag of Canada Canada G n/a[8]
5 147 Jean-Simon Allard Flag of Canada Canada C St. John's Fog Devils (QMJHL)
6 179 Paul Byron Flag of Canada Canada C Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
7 187 Nick Eno Flag of the United States United States G Bowling Green State University (NCAA)
7 209 Drew MacKenzie Flag of the United States United States D Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL)

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Frustrated with the format of the draft, Buffalo general manager Punch Imlach picked the name Taro Tsujimoto from a phone book. Imlach claimed Tsujimoto was a player for the "Tokoyo Katanas". NHL officials validated the selection, but weeks later Imlach admitted it was a fabrication. The selection was ruled invalid by the NHL and removed from their records.
  2. ^ http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1974/74183.html
  3. ^ Barrasso came straight from high school (Acton-Boxborough High School in Massachusetts) to the NHL.
  4. ^ Weinrich was born on December 19, 1966. In order to be eligible for the 1984 draft, players needed to be born before September 15, 1966. The Sabres' selection of Weinrich was invalidated.
  5. ^ http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1984/84186a.html
  6. ^ The Sabres were unable to sign Zigomanis to a contract, and he was re-drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes (2nd round, 46th overall) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
  7. ^ The Sabres were unable to sign Dicaire to a contract, and he was re-drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning (5th round, 162nd overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
  8. ^ Eidsness has not yet advanced to Tier 1 junior hockey or collegiate hockey.

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