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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 2023-24 Player Report Card: Alex Tuch
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The 2023-24 season forgettable at best for the Buffalo Sabres and just about all of their players. Minus a few notable exceptions, everyone who donned the blue and gold this season underwhelmed in one way or another and doing report cards as we have in the past might seem silly this time around. Then again, a closer look will be needed in a lot of cases and Alex Tuch would be one of them. On the surface, Tuch’s second full season in Buffalo was disappointing and he can be placed in the same category as many of his teammates. But…

Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 Player Report Card: Zach Benson
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With the regular season well over, the time to reflect back and look at the performances of the players has come. When the 2023-24 campaign started, the Buffalo Sabres had a surprise rookie stun them and make the roster out of training camp as he impressed them throughout the preseason. Zach Benson was a scoring machine during that time, and displayed a work ethic that played him into a roster spot. As the season progressed, he did nothing but improve his overall game and even though his production for the regular season wasn’t spectacular, his play was something noticeable. From…

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Capitals, Canadiens, Sabres
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be approaching Game 5 as though they might not have access to Auston Matthews. Meanwhile, are the Washington Capitals looking at major roster changes after being swept by the New York Rangers? Finally, will the Montreal Canadiens look to add another young forward at this year’s NHL Draft and could they be eyeing the Buffalo Sabres? If so, who are they looking at? Is Matthews a Question Mark for Game 5? There was no Auston Matthews at Maple Leafs practice on Monday as he continues to deal with an…

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Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Sabres – 4/11/24
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The Washington Capitals take on the Buffalo Sabres tonight at KeyBank Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (37-30-11) at SABRES (37-37-5) 7 p.m. ET; MNMT, MSG-B Capitals projected lineup Alex Ovechkin — Connor McMichael – T.J. Oshie Aliaksei Protas — Dylan Strome —…

 

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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?

Don Granato is the current head coach of the Sabres.