5 best first-round picks in Buffalo Sabres history

By Sion Fawkes | Jan 28, 2022

BUFFALO, NY - FEBRUARY 23: New Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula stands with former Sabres palyers Rene Robert #14, Rick Martin #7 and Gilbert Perreault #11 during pre game ceremonies prior to play against the Atlanta Thrashers at HSBC Arena on February 23, 2011 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) /

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Mike Ramsey

Selected 11th overall in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft, Ramsey spent all but five seasons in blue and gold and has since become one of the franchise’s best all-time defensemen. By 1982, Ramsey’s career took off and he earned four straight trips to the NHL All-Star Game.

Some of Ramsey’s single-season and career accolades include finishing first with 6.9 defensive point shares in the 1984-85 NHL Season. He currently ranks 37th in the category, with 68.2. And of course, most remember Ramsey as the youngest member of the 1980 Miracle on Ice Team.

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Like Housley, Ramsey also tried his hand at coaching, serving a stint as the assistant coach for both the Sabres and the Minnesota Wild. During his playing career he also spent time as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings.

(All statistics provided by Hockey-Reference unless noted)

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