Buffalo Sabres: Top 10 scorers in franchise history
By Sion Fawkes
The Buffalo Sabres have a rich history full of phenomenal talent. So who are the top 10 scorers in team history? Keep reading to find out.
The Buffalo Sabres fell on some rough times throughout he 2010s and into the 2020s. But they have had their moments as a franchise. Literally since they drafted Gilbert Perreault first overall in 1970.
Perreault and countless other Sabres have given fans entire seasons to remember. Especially when he and the famed French Connection took the ice and became legends in the sport.
All of the scorers below will always remain in the Buffalo Sabres history books, given their contributions to the franchise. And you may know each of them best for their scoring prowess. Not all of them are or will be Hall of Famers. You may not even refer to everyone on this list as great players.
But they were the ten best scorers in team history. All the way from Jason Pominville listed below to the top name on this list. So who are the top scorers in Buffalo Sabres history? Keep reading to find out.
Top scorers in Buffalo Sabres history #10: Jason Pominville
Pominville was a staple for the Buffalo Sabres organization from 2005-06 until his departure during the 2012-13 season. Over his 733 games in Buffalo, he scored 217 goals and logged 304 assists, good for 521 points, and 0.71 points per game.
During the historic 2006-07 season, Pominville was the second-best scorer on the team, totaling 80 points and leading the team with 53 assists. He also scored 27 goals that season.
Pominville followed up his success as a member of the Minnesota Wild for five seasons, scoring 206 points in 327 games, remaining a moderately productive player as his career reached twilight status.
Scoring-wise, Pominville tallied two career hat tricks and two Three-Star Awards. He also played in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, and was a regular contender for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy from 2007-08 until his final season in 2018-19.