1978-79 Buffalo Sabres Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 36-28-16 - 88 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 1-2
Lost NHL preliminary round
Preliminary - Lost to Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1
Coach: Marcel Pronovost (8-10-6)
Coach: Billy Inglis (28-18-10)
Location: Buffalo, New York
1978-79 Buffalo Sabres StatisticsTeam Record: 36-28-16 - 88 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 1-2
Lost NHL preliminary round
Preliminary - Lost to Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1
Coach: Marcel Pronovost (8-10-6)
Coach: Billy Inglis (28-18-10)
Location: Buffalo, New York
1978-79 Buffalo Sabres Results
The Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League ended the 1978-79 season with a record of 36 wins and 28 losses and 16 ties for 88 points, finishing second in the NHL's Adams Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-2.
The Sabres scored 280 goals and surrendered 263. Rick Martin netted 32 goals for Buffalo, and Gilbert Perreault recorded 58 assists. Don Edwards earned 26 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.02 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Marcel Pronovost and Billy Inglis coached the team. The 1978-79 Buffalo Sabres lost in the NHL preliminary round.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Boland | D | October 29, 1954 | 6'0" | 190 | R | London, ON Canada |
| Ken Breitenbach | D | January 9, 1955 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Welland, ON Canada |
| Rick Dudley | L | January 31, 1949 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Richie Dunn | D | May 12, 1957 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Boston, MA USA |
| Don Edwards | G | September 28, 1955 | 5'9" | 160 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Lee Fogolin | D | February 7, 1955 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Chicago, IL USA |
| Danny Gare | R | May 14, 1954 | 5'9" | 175 | R | Nelson, BC Canada |
| Jocelyn Guevremont | D | March 1, 1951 | 6'2" | 200 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Bill Hajt | D | November 18, 1951 | 6'3" | 215 | L | Radisson, SK Canada |
| Randy Ireland | G | April 5, 1957 | 6'0" | 165 | L | Rosetown, SK Canada |
| Jerry Korab | D | September 15, 1948 | 6'3" | 220 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Don Luce | C | October 2, 1948 | 6'2" | 185 | L | London, ON Canada |
| Rick Martin | L | July 26, 1951 | 5'11" | 179 | L | LaSalle, QC Canada |
| Terry Martin | L | October 25, 1955 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Barrie, ON Canada |
| Gary McAdam | L | December 31, 1955 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Smiths Falls, ON Canada |
| Tony McKegney | L | February 15, 1958 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Gilbert Perreault | C | November 13, 1950 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Victoriaville, QC Canada |
| Larry Playfair | D | June 23, 1958 | 6'4" | 205 | R | Fort St. James, BC Canada |
| Craig Ramsay | L | March 17, 1951 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Weston, ON Canada |
| Jacques Richard | C | October 7, 1952 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Rene Robert | R | December 31, 1948 | 5'10" | 184 | R | Trois Rivieres, QC Canada |
| Bob Sauve | G | June 17, 1955 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Ste. Genevieve, QC Canada |
| Andre Savard | C | February 9, 1953 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Temiscamingue, QC Canada |
| Jim Schoenfeld | D | September 4, 1952 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Galt, ON Canada |
| Dave Schultz | L | October 14, 1949 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Waldheim, SK Canada |
| Ric Seiling | R | December 15, 1957 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Elmira, ON Canada |
| Derek Smith | C | July 31, 1954 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Bill Stewart | D | October 6, 1957 | 6'2" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
