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Buffalo Sabres Reflect on Missed Crosby Draft Opportunity
9/23/2025
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Story summary
- The Buffalo Sabres missed drafting Sidney Crosby in the 2005 National Hockey League (NHL) Draft, a defining missed opportunity for the franchise.
- The team has endured a 14-year playoff drought, prompting questions about roster decisions and management.
- Crosby has spent 20 years with the Pittsburgh Penguins, with ongoing trade rumors about his future.
