Patrick E. Hannigan, former Sabres broadcasterSource: Buffalo News 'After his playing days, he became the chief color analyst for the expansion Buffalo Sabres, and served in that position until retiring from broadcasting in 1982.' Related posts: Wild surprise puts Minnesota among best Sabres Patrick retires after 21 years in NHL It's a lock fans will go elsewhere Former Sabres analyst Hannigan dies at 71 Lorentz, longtime Sabres broadcaster, announces retirement