The 1977–78 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' eighth season of operation for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs Preliminary Round vs. New York Rangers Quarterfinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers Player statistics Awards and records Transactions Draft picks Buffalo's draft picks at the 1977 NHL amateur draft held at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. Farm teams See also 1977–78 NHL season References Buffalo Sabres seasons Buffalo Buffalo National Hockey League All-Star Game hosts Buffalo Buffalo