Tony McKegney was the first black player for the Sabres.
No, the Buffalo Sabres were eliminated in the first round by the Boston Bruins in 6 games.
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The Buffalo Sabres play in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Division of the National Hockey League. The have in Buffalo New York since 1970 and play in the First Niagara Center.
Buffalo Sabres
Their first season was 1969-70
The Patriots traded Bledsoe to the Buffalo Bills for the Bills first round draft choice in the 2003 NFL Draft.
Michael Peca.
As far I am able to determine, it was defenseman Jim Watson.
The Falcons first ever draft choice was linebacker Tommy Nobis out of the University of Texas.
1. Gilbert Perreault - Buffalo Sabres 2. Dale Tallon - Vancouver Canucks 3. Reggie Leach - Boston Bruins 4. Rick MacLeish - Boston Bruins 5. Ray Martyniuk - Montreal Canadiens
"Sabres", was chosen because Seymour Knox (Team's first owner) felt a Sabre was a weapon carried by a leader. He also noted that a Sabre is swift and strong on offense as well as defense.