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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.

Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Report Card: Ryan McLeod
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All eyes are looking ahead to the 2025 NHL Draft and what the Buffalo Sabres will do. Given this past season’s failures and middling draft success in the past, fans are hoping for an impactful trade to get the offseason rolling in a positive direction. As it turns out, General manager Kevyn Adams made a successful trade last offseason that was not initially received well but paid dividends. Ryan McLeod has acquitted himself well since arriving in Buffalo, but how does his performance grade out for the 2024-25 season? Initial Feelings on the Trade When it was initially announced that…

Sabres’ Priorities at the 2025 NHL Draft
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With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft order now mostly set, we can predict where some players might land. Of course, there are always outliers where a team goes off the board and drafts a player no one expected (like the Anaheim Ducks, who selected right winger Bennett Sennecke third overall in 2024.) The 2025 Draft is a little over a month away, and the Buffalo Sabres hold the ninth-overall pick. I’ve written about the Sabres’ needs heading into the offseason and their priorities heading into the draft. The organization has one of the strongest forward prospect pools in the league….

Ranking Sabres’ Needs Heading Into the Offseason
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The Buffalo Sabres have a long offseason ahead of them. There have been no significant changes in the front office since hiring Eric Staal as the special assistant to the general manager (GM). At this moment, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has his work cut out for him. He only has one more year left on his current contract, and with no clear sign of an extension even being discussed, he has to do whatever it takes to get this team into the playoffs; at least you’d think that. The Sabres’ roster is far from perfect and has some glaring holes…

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Sabres Draft Target: Radim Mrtka
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On Monday evening, the NHL held its first live drawing of the Draft Lottery. Perhaps the league took note of the growing chatter questioning the transparency of the process, but the live format made the event far more engaging and enjoyable to watch. The New York Islanders jumped nine spots…

Today in Hockey History: May 8
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The teams from the Empire State have enjoyed quite a bit of success on this date throughout the years. May 8 has also provided some “Original Six” memories, big performances by rookies, and Hall of Fame milestones. Let’s begin our daily trip back through time to relive all the best…

Sabres Should Consider Moving On From Kevyn Adams
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The Buffalo Sabres have extended their NHL-record playoff drought to a 14th consecutive season. Following a disappointing 2024–25 campaign, which included a 13-game losing streak, a wave of front office excuses, and a blockbuster trade that sent Dylan Cozens to the division rival Ottawa Senators, the organization continues to spiral…

Buffalo Sabres’ History with Canada
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The first thing you’ll hear before the puck drops at a Buffalo Sabres home game is the Canadian national anthem. The Sabres are the only American professional sports team to play “O Canada” before every home game, regardless of whether their opponent is Canadian or not. What’s more, the Sabres…

Today in Hockey History: May 4
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Throughout the years, May 4 has provided more action in National Hockey League playoff history than a lightsaber duel in space. Multiple hat tricks, the crowning of a champion, and broken records are among the big moments on this date. Let’s begin our daily journey to a galaxy not so…

 

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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.