1978–79 Buffalo Sabres season


The 1978–79 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' ninth season of operation for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970.

Offseason

Regular season

Final standings

Schedule and results

Playoffs

Player statistics

Awards and records

Transactions

Roster

Draft picks

Buffalo's draft picks at the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec.
Round#PlayerNationalityCollege/Junior/Club Team
113Larry PlayfairPortland Winterhawks
232Tony McKegneyKingston Canadians
349Rob McClanahanUniversity of Minnesota
466Mike GazdicSudbury Wolves
582Randy IrelandFlint Generals
699Cam MacGregorCornwall Royals
7116Dan EastmanPeterborough Petes
8133Eric StrobelUniversity of Minnesota
9150Eugene O'SullivanCalgary Wranglers

Farm teams