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Found July 13, 2012 on Around The Rink: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Dominik Hasek
TEAMS: Buffalo Sabres,  Chicago Blackhawks,  Detroit Red Wings,  Ottawa Senators

Dominik Hasek, the legendary former NHL goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators, is trying to make a comeback. One of his former teams, however, is having none of it.

According to a report from NHL.com, Hasek, played for Buffalo from 1992-2001, where he won six Vezina Trophies as the NHL’s top goaltender during that time and was a fan favorite, earning himself the nickname “The Dominator”, has had his services turned down by the Sabres. Hasek reached out to Buffalo in an attempt to get a contract so he could to return to the NHL, but the Sabres apparently said something to the effect of “thanks, but no thanks” to their former franchise netminder.

Hasek, who is 47 years old, hasn’t played an NHL game in four years, his last coming as a member of the Detroit Red Wings. His NHL career spanned 735 games over the course of 16 seasons. He’s 11th all-time in the NHL for wins (389) and has the sixth-most shutouts in league history (81).

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