‘Luxury is a bit of a stretch, with the Sabres at the time 10-10-2 and trying to shimmy their way ahead of a thick mix of contenders for a wild-card spot in the East. But it’s the right move, and not to be unexpected, because it’s the rare goalie who can step right from the college crease and master that 24 square feet of NHL net. Even more amazing was Tom Barrasso going straight from Acton-Boxborough High to full-time, stellar work for the Sabres in October 1983, with no visit to the minors.’