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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.

Is 2025-26 When Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin Finally Wins the Norris Trophy?
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Over the last six seasons, we’ve seen Roman Josi (2020), Adam Fox (2021), Erik Karlsson (2022), Cale Makar (2023, 2025) and Quinn Hughes (2024) all win the Norris Trophy. The one thing those players all have in common is that, excluding Karlsson, they are some of the best two-way defensemen in the league; they all have elite upside in both their offensive and defensive games. Now, comparing Rasmus Dahlin to any of these players, he is on the level of all the defensemen I just listed off. Dahlin is one of the most underrated players in the NHL, primarily because…

Buffalo Sabres Season Preview: Goaltending
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Fans and players alike are looking to put the 2024-25 Buffalo Sabres season in the rearview mirror. Aside from a late push, the Sabres provided little but disappointment en route to a 14th consecutive season without a playoff appearance. As the Sabres prepare for the 2025-26 season, they are looking to improve in several areas. Though some players are focused on Olympic camp, the team is largely preparing for the season ahead. We’ll take a look at the goaltending situation and see how the Sabres stack up for the coming season. The Starter: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen For the second season in…

Tim Horton: A Legacy of Hockey, Donuts, & Coffee
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Miles Gilbert Horton, better known as “Tim” Horton thanks to a nickname his mother gave him before giving birth, was born on Jan. 12, 1930, in Cochrane, Ontario, a mining region in the north of the province. Horton stood out from the crows in a lot of ways, including from the first time he laced up the skates. He enjoyed a successful junior career and was named the top defenseman in the Ontario Hockey Association in 1949 for his performance with the St. Michael’s Majors. He’s known for more than just hockey, though – you might know him as 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.