who should be in the rafters?

[haseoke39]

Continue poll until 50% vote for everybody.

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[Ron C.]

I voted everyone. The only reservation I would have is with Tim Horton. I remember exactly where I was standing when I heard the news about his death the night before. He played for the Sabres for such a short period of time that this would be my only hesitation. That being said, he was an important player for this franchise even at his age and I would certainly keep him up in the rafters.

 

[B U F F A L O]

Just Hasek and Perreault

 

[tsujimoto74]

Hasek and Perreault are the only 2 I feel 100% certain deserve to be in the rafters, but I'm not vehemently opposed to any of the other jersey retirements either.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

I voted no Horton. Everyone else deserves to be there.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

Hasek and Perreault are the only 2 I feel 100% certain deserve to be in the rafters, but I'm not vehemently opposed to any of the other jersey retirements either.

I feel similarly but since there isn't an option and I don't feel right singling out any of the other guys I'll abstain.

 

[joshjull]

Based on the poll options, shouldn't the question be-- who shouldn't be in the rafters?

If its who should be, then I would vote for Mike Ramsey

 

[Rocket Scientist]

I said no to Horton, by the fact of his short time here. But, he was before my time, maybe I'm underestimating his impact. I do know about the tragedy of his death.

I mean no disrespect to him, and sorry if I sound a little ass-y.

So - a legit question - If he hadn't died the way he did is #2 in the rafters? Feels like retiring his number was about building our young team's history in 1974 more than marking his importance to the team. So, I'd kinda like to know the story more from any of you who were sentient during that era. I was 2 in 1974, for full disclosure.

He was a Leaf for years and years, and they have his number 7 as an "honored number" but not retired, BTW.

 

[Nibbler]

I said no to LaFontaine. He had some great seasons here and he was my favorite player growing up, but he only played 268 games for Buffalo. I think longevity needs to play a role in deciding who gets their number retired.

Probably no to Gare too. He was a good player for Buffalo but honestly if you think Gare deserves to be in the rafters then so does Vanek.

 

[haseoke39]

Based on the poll options, shouldn't the question be-- who shouldn't be in the rafters?

If its who should be, then I would vote for Mike Ramsey

Fair enough. Maybe we need a companion poll, but I'll leave that to anyone who feels so inspired.

 

[Shoey]

I think it should just be #11, #16, and #39. Even LaFontaine is kind of borderline considering he didn't play here that long, but he was the most dominant offensive player they ever had when he did so I feel like that should be rewarded.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

Based on the poll options, shouldn't the question be-- who shouldn't be in the rafters?

If its who should be, then I would vote for Mike Ramsey

I'd second this, and I'd add Dave Andreychuk.

 

[haseoke39]

Only hasek and Perreault, imo

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

Who the **** voted no Perreault?!?!?

 

[B U F F A L O]

Who the **** voted no Perreault?!?!?

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=111975

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=111975

Jame...

 

[cardiffgiant]

I think that it's time to stop horsing around with this draft sweepstakes and do something bold. Let's preemptively retire 97 McDavid.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

Write in vote for Wilf Paiement.

 

[LaFontaineToMogilny]

Gilbert Perreault and Dominik Hasek have earned it, but I am not 100% against recognizing the french connection together like they are currently. So I say Robert, Martin, Perreault and Hasek makes for a fine quartet.

 

[Jim Bob]

To me, 11 and 39 are locks, there are some arguments for 16 I'll listen to, but that is about it. I just don't know if 16 was a Sabre long enough to deserve it.

For me, the discussion should start with HHOFers that are viewed as having been a Sabre during the biggest, most important, part of their career.

11 is a no-brainer and 39 qualifies.

16 is viewed more as an Islander by most fans, I bet.

 

[dire wolf]

Rob Ray! 14 seasons, 889 games played for the Sabres (#4), 3189 PIM (#1 by a mile. Next closest is Mike Foligno with 1450)

: )

Seriously, though, Horton is kind of silly for the Sabres. And as someone mentioned, if Gare is in, it's a slippery slope to Vanek. And, for that matter, Mogilny, Pominville and Satan.

 

[Myllz]

Just Hasek and Perreault

Yup. Sabres have too many banners for a franchise that really hasn't done very much.

 

[haseoke39]

Comparison: 124 players have their jerseys retired, of which only 38 are not in the HOF (including a couple shoo ins like lidstrom and selanne). That's based on my count of the wiki page (may be off by 1-2).

 

[KennyFnPowers*]

why would you vote NO-HORTON... he OBVIOUSLY had the most significant impact on the BUFFALO AREA.

Naaa-Dooyyyee!



Also, this is a non-vote... c'mon - they're all no-brainers. i think that's how end up getting in the rafters in the first place....

 

[Chainshot]

Just Hasek and Perreault

Agreed. I love Horton being up there posthumously though. But based on on-ice contributions... Bert and Dom for sure. The rest.... eh. I'm not 100% on any of them and I openly question Gare's presence up there.