Posts About "Taro Tsujimoto"

How Sabres' Legend Taro Tsujimoto Came to Be

June 15th, 2019 Born Nov. 16, 1954 in Osaka, Japan, Taro Tsujimoto was a pint-sized forward at 5-foot-8, 180 pounds. His diminutive size didn’t stop him from putting up 15 goals and 25 points in his draft year. And though his stats won’t lead him to the Hockey Hall of Fame, he is truly a legend. The storied history of the Buffalo Sabres may not...

Hockey Hall of Fame - Fictional Version

November 13th, 2017 Each year, the Hockey Hall of Fame membership rolls are opened to a select few individuals. The requirements for admission come down to four key words: ability, sportsmanship, character and contributions. Only players, on-ice officials, coaches, managers or executives who excel in all four categories gain entrance to hockey's pantheon....

NHL Draft Trivia, Part II

June 15th, 2015 The 2015 NHL Entry Draft is fast approaching, taking place in Sunrise, Florida on June 26 and 27. In anticipation of one of the most exciting days in the hockey season, we present more draft trivia, this time with some WHA draft history included. See Part I here. The Time Someone Drafted a Soviet Leader The first general player...

Top 10 Buffalo Sabres Draft Picks

June 20th, 2012 With the draft just days away, everyone is hoping to discover the next star. Let's take a look back at the best Sabres draft picks of all time. 10. Taro Tsujimoto Imagine watching the draft and hearing the GM of your favorite team call out the name of a player that you not only had never heard of, but later discovered that he...

Winnipeg Jets sign Taro Tsujimoto to PTO

April 1st, 2012 On the heels of being eliminated from NHL playoff contention, the Winnipeg Jets made a unique move Sunday, signing one-time Buffalo Sabres prospect Taro Tsujimoto to a Pro Tryout (PTO) contract. Tsujimoto, still spry at the age of 55, tallied 2 goals and 3 assists in 70 games in the Japan Hockey League this past season, helping guide...