Arena
Attendance
693,379 total
16,911 per game
16,911 per game
1997 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
4
101
Luc Theoret D
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Buffalo Sabres
1996-97 Season Recap
The 1997 Buffalo Sabres, coached by Ted Nolan, lost the Conference Semifinals after finishing the NHL regular season in 1st place in the Eastern Conference Northeast Division with a 40-30-12 record.