# List of Buffalo Sabres award winners

This is a list of Buffalo Sabres award winners.

## League awards
### Team trophies

Team trophies awarded to the Buffalo Sabres :
| Award | Description | Times won | Seasons |
| Prince of Wales Trophy | Wales Conference regular season championship (1974–81) | 2 | 1974–75, 1979–80 |
| Prince of Wales Trophy | Wales/Eastern Conference playoff championship (1981–present) | 1 | 1998–99 |
| Presidents' Trophy | Most regular season points | 1 | 2006–07 |

### Individual awards

Individual awards won by Buffalo Sabres players and staff :
| Award | Description | Winner | Season |
| Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy | Perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey | Don Luce | 1974–75 |
| Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy | Perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey | Pat LaFontaine | 1994–95 |
| Calder Memorial Trophy | Rookie of the year | Gilbert Perreault | 1970–71 |
| Calder Memorial Trophy | Rookie of the year | Tom Barrasso | 1983–84 |
| Calder Memorial Trophy | Rookie of the year | Tyler Myers | 2009–10 |
| Frank J. Selke Trophy | Forward who best excels in the defensive aspect of the game | Craig Ramsay | 1984–85 |
| Frank J. Selke Trophy | Forward who best excels in the defensive aspect of the game | Michael Peca | 1996–97 |
| Hart Memorial Trophy | Most valuable player to his team during the regular season | Dominik Hasek | 1996–97 |
| Hart Memorial Trophy | Most valuable player to his team during the regular season | Dominik Hasek | 1997–98 |
| Jack Adams Award | Top coach during the regular season | Ted Nolan | 1996–97 |
| Jack Adams Award | Top coach during the regular season | Lindy Ruff | 2005–06 |
| King Clancy Memorial Trophy | Leadership qualities on and off the ice and humanitarian contributions within their community | Rob Ray | 1998–99 |
| Lady Byng Memorial Trophy | Gentlemanly conduct | Gilbert Perreault | 1972–73 |
| NHL Foundation Player Award | Community service | Rob Ray | 1998–99 |
| NHL Foundation Player Award | Community service | Ryan Miller | 2009–10 |
| NHL Plus-Minus Award | Highest plus/minus | Thomas Vanek | 2006–07 |
| Ted Lindsay Award | Most valuable player as chosen by the players | Dominik Hasek | 1996–97 |
| Ted Lindsay Award | Most valuable player as chosen by the players | Dominik Hasek | 1997–98 |
| Vezina Trophy | Fewest goals given up in the regular season (1927–81) | Don Edwards | 1979–80 |
| Vezina Trophy | Fewest goals given up in the regular season (1927–81) | Bob Sauve | 1979–80 |
| Vezina Trophy | Top goaltender (1981–present) | Tom Barrasso | 1983–84 |
| Vezina Trophy | Top goaltender (1981–present) | Dominik Hasek | 1993–94 |
| Vezina Trophy | Top goaltender (1981–present) | Dominik Hasek | 1994–95 |
| Vezina Trophy | Top goaltender (1981–present) | Dominik Hasek | 1996–97 |
| Vezina Trophy | Top goaltender (1981–present) | Dominik Hasek | 1997–98 |
| Vezina Trophy | Top goaltender (1981–present) | Dominik Hasek | 1998–99 |
| Vezina Trophy | Top goaltender (1981–present) | Dominik Hasek | 2000–01 |
| Vezina Trophy | Top goaltender (1981–present) | Ryan Miller | 2009–10 |
| William M. Jennings Trophy | Fewest goals given up in the regular season (1981–present) | Tom Barrasso | 1984–85 |
| William M. Jennings Trophy | Fewest goals given up in the regular season (1981–present) | Bob Sauve | 1984–85 |
| William M. Jennings Trophy | Fewest goals given up in the regular season (1981–present) | Grant Fuhr | 1993–94 |
| William M. Jennings Trophy | Fewest goals given up in the regular season (1981–present) | Dominik Hasek | 1993–94 |
| William M. Jennings Trophy | Fewest goals given up in the regular season (1981–present) | Dominik Hasek | 2000–01 |

## All-Stars
### NHL first and second team All-Stars

The NHL first and second team All-Stars are the top players at each position as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.
Buffalo Sabres selected to the NHL First and Second Team All-Stars :
| Player | Position | Selections | Season | Team |
| Tom Barrasso | Goaltender | 2 | 1983–84 | 1st |
| Tom Barrasso | Goaltender | 2 | 1984–85 | 2nd |
| Don Edwards | Goaltender | 2 | 1977–78 | 2nd |
| Don Edwards | Goaltender | 2 | 1979–80 | 2nd |
| Danny Gare | Right Wing | 1 | 1979–80 | 2nd |
| Dominik Hasek | Goaltender | 6 | 1993–94 | 1st |
| Dominik Hasek | Goaltender | 6 | 1994–95 | 1st |
| Dominik Hasek | Goaltender | 6 | 1996–97 | 1st |
| Dominik Hasek | Goaltender | 6 | 1997–98 | 1st |
| Dominik Hasek | Goaltender | 6 | 1998–99 | 1st |
| Dominik Hasek | Goaltender | 6 | 2000–01 | 1st |
| Pat LaFontaine | Center | 1 | 1992–93 | 2nd |
| Rick Martin | Left Wing | 4 | 1973–74 | 1st |
| Rick Martin | Left Wing | 4 | 1974–75 | 1st |
| Rick Martin | Left Wing | 4 | 1975–76 | 2nd |
| Rick Martin | Left Wing | 4 | 1976–77 | 2nd |
| Ryan Miller | Goaltender | 1 | 2009–10 | 1st |
| Alexander Mogilny | Right Wing | 1 | 1992–93 | 2nd |
| Gilbert Perreault | Center | 2 | 1975–76 | 2nd |
| Gilbert Perreault | Center | 2 | 1976–77 | 2nd |
| Daren Puppa | Goaltender | 1 | 1989–90 | 2nd |
| Rene Robert | Right Wing | 1 | 1974–75 | 2nd |
| Jim Schoenfeld | Defense | 1 | 1979–80 | 2nd |
| Thomas Vanek | Left Wing | 1 | 2006–07 | 2nd |

### NHL All-Rookie Team

The NHL All-Rookie Team consists of the top rookies at each position as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.
Buffalo Sabres selected to the NHL All-Rookie Team :
| Player | Position | Season |
| Tom Barrasso | Goaltender | 1983–84 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | Defense | 2018–19 |
| Jack Eichel | Forward | 2015–16 |
| Jhonas Enroth | Goaltender | 2011–12 |
| Phil Housley | Defense | 1982–83 |
| Calle Johansson | Defense | 1987–88 |
| Tyler Myers | Defense | 2009–10 |
| Victor Olofsson | Forward | 2019–20 |
| Owen Power | Defense | 2022–23 |
| Ray Sheppard | Forward | 1987–88 |

### All-Star Game selections

The National Hockey League All-Star Game is a mid-season exhibition game held annually between many of the top players of each season. Forty-one All-Star Games have been held since the Sabres entered the league in 1970, with at least one player chosen to represent the Sabres in each year except 2004 and 2011. The All-Star game has not been held in various years: 1979 and 1987 due to the 1979 Challenge Cup and Rendez-vous '87 series between the NHL and the Soviet national team, respectively, 1995, 2005, and 2013 as a result of labor stoppages, and 2006, 2010, 2014 because of the Winter Olympic Games, 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2025 when it was replaced by the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off. Buffalo has hosted one of the games. The 31st took place at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium.
* † Selected by fan vote
* # Selected as one of four "last men in" by fan vote
* ↑ All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
Buffalo Sabres players and coaches selected to the All-Star Game :
| Game | Year | Name | Position |
| 24th | 1971 | Gilbert Perreault | Center |
| 25th | 1972 | Rick Martin | Left Wing |
| 25th | 1972 | Gilbert Perreault | Center |
| 26th | 1973 | Rick Martin | Left Wing |
| 26th | 1973 | Rene Robert | Right Wing |
| 27th | 1974 | Dave Dryden | Goaltender |
| 27th | 1974 | Rick Martin | Left Wing |
| 27th | 1974 | Gilbert Perreault (Did not play) | Center |
| 28th | 1975 | Jerry Korab | Defense |
| 28th | 1975 | Don Luce | Center |
| 28th | 1975 | Rick Martin | Left Wing |
| 28th | 1975 | Rene Robert | Right Wing |
| 29th | 1976 | Jerry Korab | Defense |
| 29th | 1976 | Rick Martin | Left Wing |
| 29th | 1976 | Craig Ramsay | Left Wing |
| 29th | 1976 | Floyd Smith | Coach |
| 30th | 1977 | Gerry Desjardins | Goaltender |
| 30th | 1977 | Rick Martin↑ | Left Wing |
| 30th | 1977 | Gilbert Perreault | Center |
| 30th | 1977 | Jim Schoenfeld | Defense |
| 31st | 1978 | Rick Martin | Left Wing |
| 31st | 1978 | Gilbert Perreault | Center |
| 32nd | 1980 | Don Edwards | Goaltender |
| 32nd | 1980 | Danny Gare | Right Wing |
| 32nd | 1980 | Gilbert Perreault | Center |
| 32nd | 1980 | Jim Schoenfeld | Defense |
| 33rd | 1981 | Scotty Bowman | Coach |
| 33rd | 1981 | Danny Gare | Right Wing |
| 33rd | 1981 | Bill Hajt (Did not play) | Defense |
| 34th | 1982 | Mike Ramsey | Defense |
| 34th | 1982 | John Van Boxmeer (Did not play) | Defense |
| 35th | 1983 | Mike Ramsey | Defense |
| 36th | 1984 | Phil Housley | Defense |
| 36th | 1984 | Gilbert Perreault | Center |
| 37th | 1985 | Tom Barrasso | Goaltender |
| 37th | 1985 | Bill Hajt (Did not play) | Defense |
| 37th | 1985 | Mike Ramsey | Defense |
| 38th | 1986 | Mike Ramsey | Defense |
| 39th | 1988 | Christian Ruuttu | Center |
| 40th | 1989 | Phil Housley | Defense |
| 41st | 1990 | Dave Andreychuk | Left Wing |
| 41st | 1990 | Phil Housley | Defense |
| 41st | 1990 | Daren Puppa | Goaltender |
| 41st | 1990 | Pierre Turgeon | Center |
| 42nd | 1991 | Uwe Krupp | Defense |
| 43rd | 1992 | Alexander Mogilny | Right Wing |
| 44th | 1993 | Pat LaFontaine | Center |
| 44th | 1993 | Alexander Mogilny | Right Wing |
| 45th | 1994 | Alexander Mogilny† | Right Wing |
| 46th | 1996 | Dominik Hasek | Goaltender |
| 47th | 1997 | Dominik Hasek | Goaltender |
| 48th | 1998 | Dominik Hasek† | Goaltender |
| 49th | 1999 | Dominik Hasek† | Goaltender |
| 49th | 1999 | Lindy Ruff | Coach |
| 49th | 1999 | Alexei Zhitnik | Defense |
| 50th | 2000 | Dominik Hasek† (Did not play) | Goaltender |
| 50th | 2000 | Miroslav Satan | Left Wing |
| 51st | 2001 | Dominik Hasek† | Goaltender |
| 52nd | 2002 | Alexei Zhitnik | Defense |
| 53rd | 2003 | Miroslav Satan | Right Wing |
| 54th | 2004 | No Sabres selected | — |
| 55th | 2007 | Daniel Briere†↑ | Center |
| 55th | 2007 | Brian Campbell† | Defense |
| 55th | 2007 | Ryan Miller† | Goaltender |
| 55th | 2007 | Lindy Ruff | Coach |
| 56th | 2008 | Brian Campbell | Defense |
| 57th | 2009 | Thomas Vanek | Left Wing |
| 58th | 2011 | No Sabres selected | — |
| 59th | 2012 | Jason Pominville | Right Wing |
| 60th | 2015 | Zemgus Girgensons† | Center |
| 61st | 2016 | Ryan O'Reilly | Center |
| 62nd | 2017 | Kyle Okposo | Right Wing |
| 63rd | 2018 | Jack Eichel | Center |
| 64th | 2019 | Jack Eichel | Center |
| 64th | 2019 | Jeff Skinner# | Left Wing |
| 65th | 2020 | Jack Eichel | Center |
| 66th | 2022 | Rasmus Dahlin | Defense |
| 67th | 2023 | Rasmus Dahlin (Replaced Thompson) | Defense |
| 67th | 2023 | Tage Thompson (Did not play) | Center |
| 68th | 2024 | Rasmus Dahlin | Defense |

### All-Star Game replacement events

Buffalo Sabres players and coaches selected to All-Star Game replacement events :
| Event | Year | Name | Position |
| Challenge Cup | 1979 | Gilbert Perreault | Center |
| Challenge Cup | 1979 | Jim Schoenfeld (Did not play) | Defense |
| Rendez-vous '87 | 1987 | Mike Ramsey | Defense |

## Career achievements
### Hockey Hall of Fame

The following is a list of Buffalo Sabres who have been enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Buffalo Sabres inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame :
| Individual | Category | Year inducted | Years with Sabres in category |
| Dave Andreychuk | Player | 2017 | 1982–1993, 2000–2001 |
| Tom Barrasso | Player | 2023 | 1983-1988 |
| Scotty Bowman | Builder | 1991 | 1979–1986 |
| Dick Duff | Player | 2006 | 1970–1972 |
| Grant Fuhr | Player | 2003 | 1993–1995 |
| Clark Gillies | Player | 2002 | 1986–1988 |
| Doug Gilmour | Player | 2001 | 2000–2001 |
| Dominik Hasek | Player | 2014 | 1992–2001 |
| Dale Hawerchuk | Player | 2001 | 1990–1995 |
| Tim Horton | Player | 1977 | 1972–1974 |
| Phil Housley | Player | 2015 | 1982–1990 |
| Punch Imlach | Builder | 1984 | 1970–1978 |
| Seymour H. Knox III | Builder | 1993 | 1970–1996 |
| Pat LaFontaine | Player | 2003 | 1991–1997 |
| Gilbert Perreault | Player | 1990 | 1970–1987 |
| Pierre Turgeon | Player | 2023 | 1987-1991 |

### Foster Hewitt Memorial Award

Three members of the Buffalo Sabres organization have been honored with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award. The award is presented by the Hockey Hall of Fame to members of the radio and television industry who make outstanding contributions to their profession and the game of ice hockey during their broadcasting career.
Members of the Buffalo Sabres honored with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award :
| Individual | Year honored | Years with Sabres as broadcaster |
| Ted Darling | 1994 | 1970–1993 |
| Rick Jeanneret | 2012 | 1971–2022 |
| Harry Neale | 2013 | 2007–2013 |

### Lester Patrick Trophy

The Lester Patrick Trophy has been presented by the National Hockey League and USA Hockey since 1966 to honor a recipient's contribution to ice hockey in the United States. This list includes all personnel who have ever been employed by the Buffalo Sabres in any capacity and have also received the Lester Patrick Trophy.
Members of the Buffalo Sabres honored with the Lester Patrick Trophy :
| Individual | Year honored | Years with Sabres | References |
| Seymour H. Knox III | 1997 | 1970–1996 | |
| Pat LaFontaine | 1997 | 1991–1997 | |

### United States Hockey Hall of Fame

Members of the Buffalo Sabres inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame :
| Individual | Year inducted | Years with Sabres |
| Tom Barrasso | 2009 | 1983–1988 |
| Red Berenson | 2018 | 1982–1984 |
| Chris Drury | 2015 | 2003–2007 |
| Brian Gionta | 2019 | 2014–2017 |
| Phil Housley | 2004 | 1982–1990 |
| Pat LaFontaine | 2003 | 1991–1997 |
| Reed Larson | 1996 | 1990 |
| Peter McNab | 2021 | 1973-1976 |
| Ryan Miller | 2022 | 2002-2014 |
| Mike Ramsey | 2001 | 1979–1993 |

### Retired numbers

The Buffalo Sabres have retired seven of their jersey numbers. Also out of circulation is the number 99 which was retired league-wide for Wayne Gretzky on February 6, 2000. Gretzky did not play for the Sabres during his 20-year NHL career and no Sabres player had ever worn the number 99 prior to its retirement.
Buffalo Sabres retired numbers :
| Number | Player | Position | Years with Sabres as a player | Date of retirement ceremony |
| 2 | Tim Horton | Defense | 1972–1974 | January 5, 1996 |
| 7 | Rick Martin | Left Wing | 1971–1981 | November 15, 1995 |
| 11 | Gilbert Perreault | Center | 1970–1987 | October 17, 1990 |
| 14 | Rene Robert | Right Wing | 1972–1979 | November 15, 1995 |
| 16 | Pat LaFontaine | Center | 1991–1997 | March 3, 2006 |
| 18 | Danny Gare | Right Wing | 1974–1981 | November 22, 2005 |
| 30 | Ryan Miller | Goaltender | 2002-2014 | January 19, 2023 |
| 39 | Dominik Hasek | Goaltender | 1992–2001 | January 13, 2015 |

### Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame

Induction into the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame is "the highest honor bestowed by the Buffalo Sabres."
| Year | Inductee |
| 1980 | Frank Christie |
| 1980 | Roger Crozier |
| 1980 | Punch Imlach |
| 1982 | Tim Horton |
| 1982 | Fred Hunt |
| 1986 | David Forman |
| 1986 | Don Luce |
| 1986 | Craig Ramsay |
| 1989 | Rick Martin |
| 1989 | Gilbert Perreault |
| 1989 | Rene Robert |
| 1994 | Danny Gare |
| 1995 | Jim Schoenfeld |
| 1995 | Robert O. Swados |
| Year | Inductee |
| 1996 | Ted Darling |
| 1996 | Seymour H. Knox III |
| 1996 | Northrup R. Knox |
| 1998 | Larry Playfair |
| 1998 | Jack Gatecliff |
| 2000 | Don Edwards |
| 2000 | Bill Hajt |
| 2000 | Wayne Redshaw |
| 2000 | Robert "Rip" Simonick |
| 2001 | Jerry Korab |
| 2001 | Mike Racicot |
| 2001 | Mike Ramsey |
| 2004 | Mike Foligno |
| 2004 | Dick Johnston |
| Year | Inductee |
| 2004 | Pat LaFontaine |
| 2004 | Rudy Migay |
| 2004 | Robert E. Rich Jr. |
| 2004 | George Strawbridge |
| 2007 | Phil Housley |
| 2008 | Dave Andreychuk |
| 2008 | Milt Ellis |
| 2010 | Jim Lorentz |
| 2010 | Joe Crozier |
| 2011 | Jim Kelley |
| 2011 | Alexander Mogilny |
| 2012 | Rick Jeanneret |
| 2012 | Dale Hawerchuk |
| 2014 | Dominik Hasek |
| 2023 | Ryan Miller |

## Other awards

Buffalo Sabres who have received non-NHL awards :
| Award | Description | Winner | Season |
| Best NHL Player ESPY Award | Best NHL player of the last calendar year | Dominik Hasek | 1999 |
| Best NHL Player ESPY Award | Best NHL player of the last calendar year | Dominik Hasek | 2000 |
| Charlie Conacher Humanitarian Award | For humanitarian or community service projects | Jim Lorentz | 1976–77 |
| Golden Hockey Stick | Best Czech ice hockey player | Dominik Hasek | 1996–97 |
| Golden Hockey Stick | Best Czech ice hockey player | Dominik Hasek | 1997–98 |
| Rick Martin Memorial Award | Presented annually to the player whom fans believe best embodies what it means to be a Buffalo Sabre, through on-ice excellence, resiliency, and dedication to the community. | Sam Reinhart | 2020-21 |
| Rick Martin Memorial Award | Presented annually to the player whom fans believe best embodies what it means to be a Buffalo Sabre, through on-ice excellence, resiliency, and dedication to the community. | Kyle Okposo | 2021-22 |
| Rick Martin Memorial Award | Presented annually to the player whom fans believe best embodies what it means to be a Buffalo Sabre, through on-ice excellence, resiliency, and dedication to the community. | Alex Tuch | 2022-23 2023-24 |