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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.

King’s Ransom for McCann, Updates on Extensions & More NHL Rumours
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In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at how the Seattle Kraken will be looking for a “king’s ransom” if another team wants to acquire Jared McCann. Elsewhere, there have been some updates on the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, and how that could look. Finally, there have been some updates on the biggest remaining restricted free agents and 2026’s top unrestricted free agents. Kraken Hanging On To McCann Over the course of the summer, McCann’s name came up a few times, but nothing really emerged from it, and there wasn’t a ton of chatter. Rob Simpson of Seattle Hockey…

Sabres’ Best Players from Each Country for 2025-26
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One of the cool things about the NHL is that it is a diverse league. Players from around the globe converge each season to create the best hockey league on the planet. Each roster has a mix of players from Europe, Scandinavia, and North America. When looking at the Buffalo Sabres, the question becomes, “Who is the best Sabre from each country?” There are four nations currently represented by the Sabres roster – the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Finland – so let’s take a look to see who is best representing their home country for the Sabres. United States…

5 Buffalo Sabres Games You Can’t Miss in the 2025-26 Season
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The Buffalo Sabres start the 2025-26 season with seven of their first 10 games at KeyBank Center, and in December, they have a 12-day, six-game road trip. Here are five games on the Sabres’ schedule that you do not want to miss. Home/Season Opener vs. New York Rangers (Oct. 9) The Sabres open their season at home against the New York Rangers. Last season, the Sabres went 2-1 in the season series, including a 6-1 victory on Nov. 7, and an 8-2 win on Feb. 22. Their only loss to the Rangers was 3-2 on Dec. 11. Both teams will…

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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.