Top 5 greatest defensemen of all-time on the Buffalo Sabres

By Sion Fawkes | Aug 15, 2022

TORONTO - SEPTEMBER 21: Nathan Perrott #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs tries to stop Brian Campbell #51 of the Buffalo Sabres from attacking the net during the game at Air Canada Centre on September 21, 2003 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images for NHLI) /

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NEW YORK, NY – 1973: Rod Gilbert #7 of the New York Rangers pressures Jerry Korab #22 of the Chicago Blackhawks circa 1973 at the Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images) /

Jerry Korab

Korab played in the 1975 and 1976 All-Star Games and was a regular contender for the NHL All-Star Team during his stint with the Buffalo Sabres. A two-way player, Korab’s offensive prowess was on full display during the 1974-75 season, when he knocked down 56 points, 12 goals, and 44 assists. In 1974-75, Korab finished the year second in total on-ice goals for with 189.

Displaying an imposing size of 6’3, 220lb, Korab, nicknamed King Kong, was among the most physical players in the NHL during his era, hence his 870 penalty minutes in nine years with the team. Korab further brought a slew of energy because of his willingness to fight and stand up for teammates.

He was arguably the best undrafted defenseman in the modern era, and one reason was his versatility. And even after he left the Sabres, Korab still made his mark known when they traded him to the Los Angeles Kings for a first-round pick in 1982. That pick became Phil Housley.

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