1977-78 Buffalo Sabres Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 44-19-17 - 105 points
in the NHL's Adams Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Marcel Pronovost (44-19-17)
1977-78 Buffalo Sabres StatisticsTeam Record: 44-19-17 - 105 points
in the NHL's Adams Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Marcel Pronovost (44-19-17)
The Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League ended the 1977-78 season with a record of 44 wins and 19 losses and 17 ties for 105 points in the NHL's Adams Division.
The team netted 288 goals and yielded 215. Gilbert Perreault scored 41 goals for the team, while Danny Gare tallied 30 or more, too. Rene Robert and Gilbert Perreault each contributed 48 assists. Don Edwards earned 38 wins for the squad and a team-best 2.64 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Marcel Pronovost coached the team. The 1977-78 Buffalo Sabres lost in the in 2nd Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Carriere | D | January 30, 1952 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Gerry Desjardins | G | July 22, 1944 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Sudbury, 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 |
| Jerry Korab | D | September 15, 1948 | 6'3" | 220 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Joe Kowal | L | February 3, 1956 | 6'5" | 212 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Jim Lorentz | C | May 1, 1947 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Waterloo, 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 |
| Gilbert Perreault | C | November 13, 1950 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Victoriaville, QC Canada |
| Craig Ramsay | L | March 17, 1951 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Weston, ON Canada |
| Wayne Ramsey | D | January 31, 1957 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Hamiota, MB 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 |
| Ron Schock | C | December 19, 1943 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Chapleau, ON Canada |
| Jim Schoenfeld | D | September 4, 1952 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Galt, ON 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 |
| Fred Stanfield | C | May 4, 1944 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Bill Stewart | D | October 6, 1957 | 6'2" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Alex Tidey | R | January 5, 1955 | 6'0" | 182 | R | Vancouver, BC Canada |
