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Every individual award winner in Buffalo Sabres history

By Sion Fawkes

5 Mar 1999: Michael Peca #27 of the Buffalo Sabres in action during the game against the Dallas Stars at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Stars 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
5 Mar 1999: Michael Peca #27 of the Buffalo Sabres in action during the game against the Dallas Stars at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Stars 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport /
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BUFFALO, NY – DECEMBER 10: Tyler Myers #57 of the Buffalo Sabres prepares for a face-off against the Ottawa Senators at First Niagara Center on December 10, 2013 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jen Fuller/Getty Images) /

Calder Memorial Trophy

Think of the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s version of Rookie of the Year. And over the Buffalo Sabres half-century of existence, they have been lucky enough to see three Calder recipients.

Gilbert Perreault (1970-71)

Perreault finished 13th for the Hart Trophy and fifth for the Byng that season, foreshadowing what was to come in later years. But in 1970-71, the rookie scored 72 times in 79 contests, recording 38 goals and 34 assists.

Tom Barrasso (1983-84)

Barrasso may have had one of the best rookie seasons in NHL history. Not only did he win the Calder; he also took home First Team All-Rookie honors, earned a spot as a First Team All-Star, and he won the Vezina. Barrasso allowed just 117 goals, with an 0.893 save percentage and 2.85 GAA. He finished the season with a record of 26-12-3.

Tyler Myers (2009-10)

Myers has not enjoyed the most successful NHL career. But during his rookie season in 2009-10, he was also a First Team All-Rookie and he also drew consideration for the Norris. Myers’ 133 blocks were a career high until 2021-22, when he recorded 148. What remains a career high from 2009-10 are his point totals, in which he scored 11 goals, 37 assists, and 48 points.

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