Maxim Afinogenov

While Afinogenov's trophy case is light on individual hardware, his legacy is defined by the way he played the game. He was one of the fastest skaters of his era, and his ability to create offense out of nothing made him a nightly highlight. He holds a special place in Buffalo Sabres history as part of the high-scoring teams of the mid-2000s, and his return for the team's reunion in 2026 showed how much he means to the franchise and its fans.