Sabres Jersey Number Countdown

[SwampD]

Perhaps it was a mistake, though you'd be surprised at how hard it is to find a decent picture of Rob on the ice, with jersey number in full view!

I don't think that is surprising at all, seeing as the cameras usually follow the puck.

[That Aud Smell]

Perhaps it was a mistake, though you'd be surprised at how hard it is to find a decent picture of Rob on the ice, with jersey number in full view!

 

Nah - not really. And "bristle" was too strong. "Flinch" is what I wanted, maybe.

[Drunkard]

Am I wrong to bristle a bit at the lumping together of Ray and Scott?

 

Scott seems like a uniquely interesting dude, and there's that whole All Star Game saga. But his time in Buffalo is something of a footnote.

 

Rob Ray is an icon of the franchise -- well, to me and many others he is anyway. Maybe not for totally honourable reasons. But some of my fondest memories from being at games involve sitting in the oranges at the old barn (I think that's where we were at least one such time) and chanting "WE WANT RAY!"

 

You've got consider the age gap here. Ray hasn't played for the Sabres since 02-03. Depending on Flagg's age he may have been around 10 years old (or even younger) the last time Ray wore blue and gold. He may only know him from youtube videos and from saying things like "acrost" and "no, you're right" while talking to Jeanneret on broadcasts.

[Randall Flagg]

You've got consider the age gap here. Ray hasn't played for the Sabres since 02-03. Depending on Flagg's age he may have been around 10 years old (or even younger) the last time Ray wore blue and gold. He may only know him from youtube videos and from saying things like "acrost" and "no, you're right" while talking to Jeanneret on broadcasts.

Youre right, but switch 10 with 8 :P

 

Though I did hear plenty of Ray stories from my dad, and don't plan on passing on any Scott stories.

[Neo]

Am I wrong to bristle a bit at the lumping together of Ray and Scott?

 

Scott seems like a uniquely interesting dude, and there's that whole All Star Game saga. But his time in Buffalo is something of a footnote.

 

Rob Ray is an icon of the franchise -- well, to me and many others he is anyway. Maybe not for totally honourable reasons. But some of my fondest memories from being at games involve sitting in the oranges at the old barn (I think that's where we were at least one such time) and chanting "WE WANT RAY!"

Thank you! I was scrambling to post!

[Randall Flagg]

Another goalie number! 

The Chad:

Steve Shields:

Grant Fuhr:

Daren Puppa:

Al Smith:

The rest:

Al Smith 1976-1977 David Fenyves 1983-1986 Joe Reekie 1986-1987 Jim Korn 1987 Daren Puppa 1988-1992 Grant Fuhr 1993-1995 Steve Shields 1996-1998 Bob Essensa 2002 Drew MacIntyre 2012 Matt Hackett 2014-2015 Chad Johnson 2016

[That Aud Smell]

Dang - #31 has some decent goaltending associated with it.

 

Puppa and his debut shutout of the Gretzky-led Oilers. I still remember it. I think it might have been an afternoon game?

 

 

Thank you! I was scrambling to post!

 

:thumbsup:

[mphs mike]

Al Smith's retirement still brings a smile to my face every time I'm reminded of him leaving the Sabres organization

[Eleven]

Al Smith's retirement still brings a smile to my face every time I'm reminded of him leaving the Sabres organization

 

What was special about it?  I'm too young.

[TrueBlueGED]

Steve Shields! I was at the Philly playoff game where he fought...someone? Philly has had so many goalies it's hard to remember.

[Sabel79]

Steve Shields! I was at the Philly playoff game where he fought...someone? Philly has had so many goalies it's hard to remember.

Garth Snow.

[TrueBlueGED]

Garth Snow.

Thanks. I can't believe I couldn't remember the lacrosse shoulder pads.

[Randall Flagg]

Tom Barrasso:

Clint Malarchuk:

Oh my, Ryan Miller:

Full list of 30s:

 

Joe Daley 1971 Dave Dryden 1972-1974 Gerry Desjardins 1975-1978 Rocky Farr 1975 Randy Ireland 1979 Val James 1982 Paul Harrison 1982 Tom Barrasso 1984-1989 Clint Malarchuk 1989-1992 Andrei Trefilov 1996-1997 Dwayne Roloson 1999-2000 Ryan Miller 2003-2014

[Eleven]

Barrasso.

[SwampD]

###### Barrasso.

Absolutely.

[That Aud Smell]

###### Barrasso.

 

My memory has faded. Why the hate?

[Sabel79]

My memory has faded. Why the hate?

His exit was... less than optimal.  More to the point, his attitude and shenanigans making the trade necessary (phoning it in long before he got sat down) were not exactly what one would expect of a pro. 

 

Also: Class A D-Bag in general. 

[TrueBlueGED]

I can't believe you included Miller without a WTF wave gif. For shame. I'm sure PA will rectify this...unless Freeman broke his hands this morning.

[Randall Flagg]

I can't believe you included Miller without a WTF wave gif. For shame. I'm sure PA will rectify this...unless Freeman broke his hands this morning.

I almost used a photo taken mid-decapitation from the infamous Boston game.

[TrueBlueGED]

I almost used a photo taken mid-decapitation from the infamous Boston game.

 

You're as coooooold as ice.

[Randall Flagg]

Bob Corkum:

JASON POMINVILLE, SHORTHANDED! 

Jake McCabe

The rest:

Gary Bromley 1974-1976 Don Edwards 1977 Richie Dunn 1978-1988 Mike Moller 1981 Val James 1982 Jacques Cloutier 1982 Dave Andreychuk 1983 Mal Davis 1985-1986 Jeff Parker 1987-1990 Mark Ferner 1987 Bob Corkum 1992-2002 Denis Tsygurov 1994 Scott Pearson 1995 Jason Holland 1999-2000 Vladimir Tsyplakov 2000-2001 Jaroslav Kristek 2003 Jason Pominville 2004-2013 Jake McCabe 2014-2016

[pi2000]

[That Aud Smell]

28 - not a bad number at all.

 

Man - we sure could use a sniper like Audette on Jack's wing. 

 

I just went back and looked at Audette's stats, for fun - dude was probably 5' 7" and 175# (listed as 5' 8" and 190#, which, of course, means ...).

 

I seem to recall an interview where one of Audette and/or Rob Ray told a funny story about Ray advising Audette on the finer points of using his stick as a tool to buy space and respect throughout the league.

[TrueBlueGED]

28 - not a bad number at all.

 

Man - we sure could use a sniper like Audette on Jack's wing.

 

I just went back and looked at Audette's stats, for fun - dude was probably 5' 7" and 175# (listed as 5' 8" and 190#, which, of course, means ...).

 

I seem to recall an interview where one of Audette and/or Rob Ray told a funny story about Ray advising Audette on the finer points of using his stick as a tool to buy space and respect throughout the league.

Audette was our Marchand. It's true.

[Weave]

28 - not a bad number at all.

 

Man - we sure could use a sniper like Audette on Jack's wing. 

 

I just went back and looked at Audette's stats, for fun - dude was probably 5' 7" and 175# (listed as 5' 8" and 190#, which, of course, means ...).

 

I seem to recall an interview where one of Audette and/or Rob Ray told a funny story about Ray advising Audette on the finer points of using his stick as a tool to buy space and respect throughout the league.

 

Audette admitted in an interview once that when he was along the boards, if an opponent was coming in to make a check, he would lower his top hand so about 4-5" of the top of his stick was exposed.  He was VERY sneaky with the butt end.  And he was pretty consistent about it.