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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.

Jack Quinn Returning to Sabres’ Lineup for Stretch Run

The Buffalo Sabres are about to receive a major boost and it couldn’t come at a better time. It’s been confirmed that Jack Quinn will return to the lineup for tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators in Buffalo, exactly two months to the day after his last appearance. The news is music to the organization’s ears, who will need all the help they can get to make a last-ditch push for a playoff spot down the final stretch. Jack Is Back (Again) Quinn’s sophomore campaign has been tumultuous, to say the very least. Last summer, he suffered an Achilles injury…

Which Sabres’ 2022 First Rounder Makes the Team in 2024-25?

The Buffalo Sabres are in a very tough situation where they essentially need to win out the remainder of the season, while simultaneously needing about four other teams to lose more than half their games, in order to make the playoffs. With the odds being so slim, combined with this team’s poor track record this season, the likelihood of that is nearly impossible. With that being said, the Sabres need to start assessing their prospect pool, starting with their trio of first-round picks in 2022. While assessing them, a decision needs to be made on which of them should get…

Sabres’ Jokiharju Overlooked in Breakout Season

Last month when I talked about a few of the things that have actually gone right for the Buffalo Sabres this season, I failed to include one player in particular and it’s time to correct that. Much like some of the others on that list, Henri Jokiharju has been outstanding in 2023-24 but the team’s struggles have prevented him from receiving anywhere near the amount of credit he deserves. He’s emerged as a complete defenseman and has been the Sabres’ best blueliner in a season where that group has needed it badly. Jokiharju Has Persevered It’s important to remember 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?

Don Granato is the current head coach of the Sabres.