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This Day in Sabres History :: October 9


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October 9, 1970

The Sabres purchase goaltender Dave Dryden from the Penguins on the day before they inaugurate the franchise with a game in, you guessed it, Pittsburgh. Dryden didn't play in the opener but tended goal for four seasons. In fact, before Dominik Hasek arrived on the scene, he owned the best save percentage in a season, .908, in 1972-73.

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Brother. When they faced off eventually, I believe it was the first time brothers had faced each other in goal.

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Was he more like Billy was to Cal Ripken or Eli is to Peyton? Ken was pretty damn good...

I'd say it was a Jean / Denis Potvin type deal.

 

Dave was a few years older than Ken and a good but definitely non-spectacular goalie.

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October 9, 1970

The Sabres purchase goaltender Dave Dryden from the Penguins on the day before they inaugurate the franchise with a game in, you guessed it, Pittsburgh. Dryden didn't play in the opener but tended goal for four seasons. In fact, before Dominik Hasek arrived on the scene, he owned the best save percentage in a season, .908, in 1972-73.

I joined the Air Force 21 years ago today! Yikes! Took one last drive around Delaware park and then took off for Texas! Wow

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