Multiple news outlets in British Columbia are reporting that former Buffalo Sabres forward Paul Cyr has died at the age of 48. The Victoria Times-Colonist says that heart failure was the cause of Cyr’s death, while CHEK-TV News in Victoria said that Cyr suffered a heart attack but later died in the hospital because of diabetes-related complications.
A native of Port Alberni, BC, Cyr was drafted ninth overall by Buffalo in the 1982 Entry Draft, the same first round that also produced future Sabres stars Phil Housley (sixth overall) and Dave Andreychuk (16th). A small, but rugged forward, Cyr came to Buffalo following a stellar junior career with the WHL’s Victoria Cougars. In his final season with the Cougars, Cyr scored 52 goals and 108 points, while also amassing 167 penalty minutes. That same season, Cyr had 10 points for Team Canada as they won their first-ever gold medal at the World Junior Championship.
The 5-foot-10, 180-pound winger started the 1982-83 season with the Sabres, scoring his first career goal as an 18-year-old in his NHL debut against the Quebec Nordiques on October 6, 1982. Cyr was returned to his junior team early in the season, but returned to Buffalo for good after representing Canada at the 1983 World Junior Championship. The highlight of Cyr’s rookie season was a natural hat trick in Boston on March 3, 1983. Buffalo trailed 2-0 until Cyr scored three straight goals in less than five minutes against goaltender Pete Peeters.
Cyr would go on to play six seasons in Buffalo from 1982-87, collecting 196 points (85+111) and 454 PIMs in 342 games. His best NHL season came in 1985-86 when he posted 51 points (20+31) and 120 PIMs in 71 games for the Sabres.
Cyr was traded to the New York Rangers on December 31, 1987, in a deal that would ultimately land Alexander Mogilny in Buffalo. The Sabres sent Cyr and a 10th-round pick in the 1988 Entry Draft to New York for Mike Donnelly and the Rangers’ fifth-round pick in 1988. Six months later, Buffalo used that fifth-round pick to select Mogilny 89th overall in the 1988 Draft.
Cyr finished his nine-year NHL career with the Rangers and Hartford, totaling 241 points (101+140) and 623 PIMs in 470 games. His last NHL season was in 1991-92 with the Whalers.
Source. Rest in peace, Paul.
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that they will hold their second annual Fan Appreciation Night, presented by ADPRO Sports and Connors & Ferris, at the team’s home game against Pittsburgh on Friday, March 30. The night will include a pre-game plaza party, Sabres player awards, and giveaways on and off the ice.
Pre-game activities will begin at 5 p.m. with live music at the plaza party. Once fans head inside, they can take advantage of family-friendly food prices from 5:30 to 6:30 at arena concession stands. Special Fan Appreciation Night merchandise prices will be in effect at the Sabres Store throughout the night.
The Buffalo Sabres 50/50 Raffle to benefit the Alumni and Sabres foundations will have a guaranteed pot of $25,000 and the team will give away prizes throughout the game. Also returning is last year’s popular “Jersey Off My Back” promotion, in which each player on the team will meet a fan on the ice after the game to give away the jersey he wore during the game. Lindy Ruff will join the team for the giveaway this year, with one lucky fan receiving a “game-worn” tie from the head coach.
On-ice festivities before the game will include player awards, voted on by Buffalo Sabres players and coaches. Players will be presented with the Unsung Hero award, the First Niagara Rookie of the Year award and the New Era Most Valuable Player award. The team will also announce the winner of the 7th Man Award, presented by ADPRO Sports and Connors & Ferris.
All Sabres fans are eligible for this award, and can submit their applications by filling out the form at the source.
That definitely was awesome. I’m especially enjoying Foligno lately.
Sorry we haven’t posted much lately. Both myself (clairaudient) and artsupplies are pretty busy with college. If anyone would like to submit their own original posts, please do so! We’d love to feature anything you think would be appropriate for this tumblr :) Photos from games, stories, anything would be great!
That win felt especially good.
Luke Adam interviews Sabres captain Jason Pominville following the 2012 NHL All-Star Game.
Congratulations to Luke Adam, who won his round for Hardest Shot in the Skills Competition with a 98! Congratulations also go out to Jason Pominville and Team Alfredsson, who won the Skills Competition overall!
Tune in to watch the NHL All-Star Game tomorrow at 4 P.M. on CBC and RDS in Canada, and the NBC Sports Network in the U.S.!
The Buffalo Sabres today announced they will host a viewing party at First Niagara Center to provide fans with an opportunity to watch the team’s game against Carolina on Friday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.
Arena doors will open at 6 p.m. and fans will be able to watch the game on the high-definition video board, which will be lowered to a comfortable viewing height. Admission and parking in the arena parking ramp will be free to all fans.
Source: wivb.com
Personal note: Guys, I know it sucks that due to the Time Warner Cable vs. MSG dispute, we can’t watch the games on t.v., but please don’t call up Time Warner and bitch out the customer care representatives because of it. My (clairaudient’s) mom is a Time Warner rep, and people call and yell at her and her coworkers daily about it. It’s not their fault! Don’t take it out on them! Thanks.
Happy Festivus, from all of us here at fuckyeahbuffalosabres!
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