How Taro Tsujimoto transformed from fictional player to Buffalo Sabres legend

Fansided | July 30, 2025

The French Connection, Pat LaFontaine, Dominik Hasek, Ryan Miller and Taro Tsujimoto? A nonexistent player has stood the test of time to become part of Buffalo Sabres history.

Nov 22, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Buffalo Sabres logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images | David Kirouac-Imagn Images

One of the greatest regrets for longtime Buffalo Sabres fans is the fact they never got to witness Taro Tsujimoto scoring a flurry of goals at The Aud.