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Buffalo Sabres: Every retired number in franchise history

By Sion Fawkes

2 Jun 1998: Dominik Hasek #39 of the Buffalo Sabres in action during an Eastern Conference Playoff game against the Washington Capitals at the MCI Center in Washington D.C.. The Sabres defeated the Capitals 2-1.
2 Jun 1998: Dominik Hasek #39 of the Buffalo Sabres in action during an Eastern Conference Playoff game against the Washington Capitals at the MCI Center in Washington D.C.. The Sabres defeated the Capitals 2-1. /
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Pat LaFontaine #16, Captain and Center for the Buffalo Sabres poses for a photograph before the NHL Prince of Wales Conference Adams Division game against the Los Angeles Kings on 9th February 1992 at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York, United States. The Los Angeles Kings won the game 5 – 4. (Photo by Harry Scull Jr./Allsport/Getty Images) /

Pat LaFontaine’s #16

Like many players on today’s list Pat LaFontaine began his career with a franchise other than the Buffalo Sabres. He spent six of his 15 NHL seasons in Buffalo, and arguably the best year of his career came during his time with the Sabres.

In the 1992-93 season, his second with Buffalo, LaFontaine scored an astounding 148 points, 53 goals, and 95 assists, earning Second Team NHL All-Star honors in the process. He also received consideration for the Byng, Hart, and Selke Trophies.

Although LaFontaine’s career with the Sabres took a downturn in the following two seasons, he still won the Bill Masterton Trophy in 1995. The award showed LaFontaine’s commitment to hockey, and his incredible comeback season in 1995-96 further proved he was worthy of such an honor.

Overall, LaFontaine played in 268 games with the Sabres, scoring 385 points, 158 goals, and 227 assists. He is also a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. After LaFontaine left the Sabres following the 1996-97 season, he appeared in 67 contests with the New York Rangers before he called it quits for good.

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