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The Buffalo Sabres were established in 1970, along with the Vancouver Canucks, when the league expanded to 14 teams. Brothers Seymour and Northrup Knox, whose grandfather founded Woolworth’s department store, started the Sabres franchise. The team’s first game was played on Oct. 10, 1970, against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which they won 2-1. Although the Sabres have yet to win a Stanley Cup, they have qualified for the postseason 29 times and reached the Stanley Cup Final twice, once in 1975 and again in 1999.

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 2
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 3 Aug. 2 was a big day for the Buffalo Sabres as they pulled off a big trade to land a dynamic player in 2018. Also, a group of veteran players, including a current NHL head coach, signed on with new teams on this date. Plus, there was a dramatic finish in the bubble as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued to get rolling. Let’s hop aboard the THW time machine to relive all the best from this date. Sabres Acquire Skinner The Sabres made a big splash on Aug….

Sabres Re-Sign Devon Levi to Short-Term “Prove-it” Deal
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The Buffalo Sabres had a handful of restricted free agents to re-sign this summer, including young goaltender Devon Levi, who held out until Thursday. The 23-year-old has been through the ringer since he made his NHL debut on March 31, 2023, and though his stats have not been spectacular, he has shown that he can perform in the right environment. The key is for the Sabres to continue the proper development path and ensure that Levi can still be their goalie of the future, especially after starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen struggled last season. Levi’s Deal Laid Out The Sabres avoided arbitration…

Grading Kevyn Adams’ 2025 Offseason for the Buffalo Sabres
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With hopes of breaking the longest playoff drought in NHL history (14 seasons), everyone thought that Buffalo Sabres general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams would be aggressive in adding pieces this offseason to help the team compete for a playoff spot in 2025-26. Adams does not have a track record of being aggressive in trades or with signing free agents. His boldest move was trading Matthew Savoie for Ryan McLeod last offseason – that is, excluding the Jack Eichel/Sam Reinhart trades when his hand was pretty much forced. Eichel requested a trade, and Reinhart was not going to re-sign with the…

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Today in Hockey History: July 21
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Yesterday in Hockey History: July 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 22 July 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of its most historic teams. Plus, a franchise-altering player signed his first-ever professional contract, new head coaches were hired and the…

 

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Sabres FAQ

What year were the Buffalo Sabres founded?

The Buffalo Sabres were founded in 1970, by brothers Seymour and Northrup Knox.

When did the Buffalo Sabres play their first game?

They played their first game on Oct. 10, 1970, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Buffalo Sabres?

Lindy Ruff is the current head coach of the Sabres.