Three Captains for the 1980s
The 1970s were the initial decade for the newly awarded franchise Buffalo Sabres a team that utilized five Captains, the following decade the Sabres had three with the first Captain the eternal face of the Buffalo Sabres, Gilbert Perrault until he retired in the 1985-86 NHL season.
The following four seasons were between Mr. Ruff and Mike Foligno (sons Nick & Marcus) who after injury it was Mr. Andreychuk for three months and after recovery Mr. Foligno remained Captain until his trade a week before Christmas 1990.
At times players are put into a “Peter Principal” situation when even a very good hockey player is not the best choice for team Captain, but when a self-absorbed GM/HC/DOHO trades away your Captains, current and former, what is a fan to do?
Buffalo hosts Washington for the second time in 10 days tonight at seven o’clock, the Capitals have one of the worst goal differentials of any team vying for a wild card spot which bodes well for the offensively minded Sabres.
Buffalo Winter 
I wonder if the Peter Principle, a new concept to me, might apply to my beloved Maple Leafs as, sadly, I feel the player who is currently our team Captain does not seem to fit the bill.
I feel this way in part because I am tired of hearing his excuses in post game interviews when there is a loss.
I assume (but could easily be wrong) that it was part of the conditions back when the team was in negotiations with him to join the team.
Interesting read, thanks Buffalo Winter. It made me think, lol.
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