| While even people that have never watched hockey | | | | players that are known to some to play for the love |
| likely have heard of the Mighty Ducks, some teams | | | | of it. That often wins the hearts of fans. He has also |
| are less known. While nearly every sports enthusiast in | | | | effectively filled the position of team captain. That has |
| New York has probably heard of the Buffalo Sabres, it | | | | helped him to gain further notoriety. He has earned the |
| is probably not the first thing that comes to mind for | | | | respect of teammates, other hockey professionals, |
| many people when they think of New York. The team | | | | and the fans that support the Sabres. |
| has proven itself over time though. Fans from inside | | | | Another Buffalo Sabres player that has made a |
| and outside the state have returned season after | | | | permanent impression in the minds and hearts of fans |
| season to watch. The players have made the most of | | | | according to some is Pat LaFoutaine. He will be |
| their time as well. Many players have set themselves | | | | recalled by many as the player that set numerous |
| apart while playing for the Buffalo Sabres. Among the | | | | records within the team. A number of those records |
| players that have worn the jersey over time some | | | | remain even today. He is one of the players that |
| have left their mark on the team and on the | | | | entered into the Hall of Fame. His career with the |
| community of the area. | | | | Sabres measures up to be one of the great careers in |
| Many that have watched the team and hockey over | | | | hockey. He remains a figure that has an appeal and |
| time may agree that Chris Dury is among the best | | | | displayed a skill that is remarkable. He will likely always |
| players that have played as a Sabre. His efforts and | | | | be widely known both to Sabres fans and to those |
| achievements during his time with the team were | | | | who have a simple interest in hockey. There is little |
| sufficient to create an interest in himself and in the | | | | comment on who is the best Sabre of all time, but if |
| team. As a result his name has become one of the | | | | the discussion is ever seriously raised the conversation |
| more commonly mentioned names when discussions | | | | might not be complete without the mention of Pat |
| turn to the greats of the Sabres. He is one of the | | | | LaFoutaine's name. |