In my opinion Dominik Hasek is the greatest Buffalo Sabre ever. However in almost everyone elseÆs opinion Hasek is second best after Gilbert Perrault. In Hasek's time with the Sabres he amassed six Vezina trophies (tied for 2nd all time), two Hart Trophies (most ever by a goalie), two Lester B. Pearson Awards (most ever by a goalie), and legions of fans. He also went on to win two Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings.
So why is it that with all those trophies and the fact that he led them to Stanley Cup final despite a less than spectacular team in front of him he still didn't get his number retired last year? I understand that he wasn't exactly Steve Yzerman as a teammate but come on. He'll be in the Hall of Fame without a doubt and he's easily the third best goalie in the po ...
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What’s The Buffalo Sabres Hold Up Retiring Haseks No. 39
Posted: 8th October 2009 by Jacob Mowat in NHLComments Off on What’s The Buffalo Sabres Hold Up Retiring Haseks No. 39