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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.

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Blue Jackets, Sabres, Lightning, Panthers
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Zach Werenski responds to the comments made by Patrik Laine on his trade request from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres finally ended their winless streak after 13 games with a great performance from the whole team. Finally, Nikita Kucherov was assessed a five-minute penalty and a game misconduct for kneeing Matthew Tkachuk. Werenski Responds to Laine’s Comments As was written in the Dec. 23rd edition of this column, Laine was very candid about what led to his trade request from the Blue Jackets, stating that he felt the team was too comfortable losing…

Projected Lineups for the Sabres vs Islanders – 12/23/24
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The Buffalo Sabres take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SABRES (11-19-4) at ISLANDERS (13-14-7) 7:30 p.m. ET, MSGSN, MSG-B Sabres projected lineup Jason Zucker — Tage Thompson — Alex TuchJJ Peterka — Dylan Cozens — Jack QuinnPeyton Krebs — Jiri Kulich — Zach BensonBeck Malenstyn — Ryan McLeod — Sam Lafferty Rasmus Dahlin — Bowen ByramMattias Samuelsson — Owen PowerJacob Bryson — Connor Clifton Ukko-Pekka LuukkonenJames Reimer Scratched: Henri Jokiharju, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Dennis Gilbert Injured: Jordan Greenway (middle body) Status report: Dahlin will return after missing a…

5 Players the Sabres Should Trade For
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Heading into the season, the Buffalo Sabres faced a clear expectation: make the playoffs. Their young and ascending team is loaded with talent and potential, led by a promising core that includes Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, and Owen Power. With a solid foundation, the Sabres are steadily moving closer to becoming legitimate contenders. However, breaking their playoff drought will require some key roster improvements. To take the next step, the Sabres may need to add veteran leadership, reinforce their defensive corps, or acquire a game-changing forward. The trade market presents a prime opportunity to address these areas and accelerate 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.