Michael Pachla: The Buffalo Sarbes will raise Hasek's No. 39 to the rafters tonight

Was fun watching this guy in his prime. Heck, if he played he would still be fun to watch.

Throwback just because. (great article by the way)

Great read!

Michael Pachla: The Buffalo Sarbes will raise Hasek's No. 39 to the rafters tonight
- Michael Pachla

There will never be a better net minder for the sabres



Ever

There will never be a better net minder for the sabres



Ever
- homiedclown

Have so many fond memories of watching that man play from about 10 feet away. Sad to say we wont ever see something like that again.

Anyone want to buy my tickets tonight?

Great way to celebrate my birthday. I lucked out when I got these tickets before the season started.

There will never be a better net minder for the sabres



Ever
- homiedclown

And I'd go further and say we'll never see a goalie as dominant as Hasek was ever again. For all the "Broduer is better" "Roy is better" they never had the individual accolades that Hasek did during their primes together, they did have better teams around them.

Hasek was the GOAT for goalies.

And I'd go further and say we'll never see a goalie as dominant as Hasek was ever again. For all the "Broduer is better" "Roy is better" they never had the individual accolades that Hasek did during their primes together, they did have better teams around them.

Hasek was the GOAT for goalies.
- theblueandgold

In spring of 1994, at the fun age of 23, I was able to get free tickets down low in the corner.

I made a Hasek for Vezina sign, displayed it throughout the game.

After the game, Dom got the first star and then skated over to me to autograph the sign.

I hope they play Hasey Okie on the jumbotron all game

And I'd go further and say we'll never see a goalie as dominant as Hasek was ever again. For all the "Broduer is better" "Roy is better" they never had the individual accolades that Hasek did during their primes together, they did have better teams around them.

Hasek was the GOAT for goalies.
- theblueandgold

If Hasek had 1/9 the talent on those rosters hed have a few cups ..... oh wait he got 2 on solid teams.

I think there is a debate of whos better roy or broduer ( as for them being the 2 most technically sound in history) but hasek is in a whole another debate

I'm a little shocked at how low tickets are going for this game on Stubhub.

I'm a little shocked at how low tickets are going for this game on Stubhub.
- buffalofan19

so do I d have thougth it would have been super difficult to get due to people putting them on super high. Id say for me to sell my 300 level tickets would be 100 a peice cause thats how much im glad im able to go

not to mention the hasek banner give away will be a staple in my future finnished basement

I think there is a debate of whos better roy or broduer ( as for them being the 2 most technically sound in history) but hasek is in a whole another debate
- hubie

I argue with a friend of mine who played at a pretty high level about this often. He is of the "hasek played poor positionally" ilk. And i say "who cares, he kept the puck out of the net."
Its kind of like the people who dont like Gretzkys skating.
You wouldnt complain about it if he was on your team.

Great article. Hasek is a legend and this is a well deserved honor. Congrats to Hasek!

I argue with a friend of mine who played at a pretty high level about this often. He is of the "hasek played poor positionally" ilk. And i say "who cares, he kept the puck out of the net."
Its kind of like the people who dont like Gretzkys skating.
You wouldnt complain about it if he was on your team.
- seedy

I was young during the time so overal knowledge of him bein g "out of position" i cant say concretely. But what I do recall vivadly is going after pucks that 99% of goalies wouldnt go out and challenge. the 100'shoghlight reel saves he made was he out of position or were they just should have been sure fire goals and he just made the save.

Was fun watching this guy in his prime. Heck, if he played he would still be fun to watch.

Throwback just because. (great article by the way)


- dothedougie

thx...great pic too

thx...great pic too
- Michael Pachla

I miss those uniforms tremendously.

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I miss those uniforms tremendously.

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- buffalofan19

Signed Rob Ray jersey

I miss those uniforms tremendously.

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- buffalofan19

I honestly do as well

- homiedclown

my man

I miss those uniforms tremendously.

(hides)
- buffalofan19

yeah...me too...but as an "old-timer," the classic crossed swords will always be my favorite

I honestly do as well
- hubie

I went to high school in Northeastern PA. Played high school hockey at a low level. Always wore blank black Sabres jersey as my practice jersey. Had the socks too.