Gilbert Perreault: Gilbert Perreault. Self: 1975 Stanley Cup Finals. Gilbert Perreault is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey center who played for 17 seasons with the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres. He was inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990. Known for his ability to stick-handle in close quarters, he is regarded as one of the most skillful playmaking centers of all time. He was the first draft pick of...