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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.

Sabres Potential 11th Overall Pick in 2024 Draft: Berkly Catton
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As June presses on, and the 2024 NHL Entry Draft draws closer, the Sabres will face the decision of which player to choose with their 11th-overall selection. With tons of talent at both ends of the ice, and a prospect pool brimming with talent already, they will have plenty of choices to further deepen their roster for the future. One player that stands out among the forward group is Berkly Catton of the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs. With a projection from our writers here at The Hockey Writers to be selected around 12th overall, and other projections and mock…

Buffalo Sabres’ Free Agency Plans: Players to Avoid
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We haven’t even hoisted the Stanley Cup, but it feels like the dog days of summer have arrived. For every other team outside of the final two, eyes are fixed on the future. Though the NHL Draft will garner most of the attention, free agency is critical as well. For the Buffalo Sabres, what they do (or don’t do) will have an impact. While the focus will be on which players the Sabres should target, there are a few names that have come up that might not be the best fit. Having said that, they should definitely avoid pursuing these…

Current Buffalo Sabres’ Essential Rookie Cards
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Though the Stanley Cup has yet to be hoisted, teams like the Buffalo Sabres have already entered into the dog days of summer. The NHL Draft and free agency lay ahead, but most are waiting in anticipation for the start of the 2024-25 NHL season. It also means that there is only so much room for speculation without action. Related: Buffalo Sabres Need to Be All in on Brady Tkachuk Rather than covering the same topics over and over again, let’s take a different approach. Hockey cards have been around for more than a century and the hobby may be…

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Today in Hockey History: May 20
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On this date, Mother Nature made her presence felt during one of the most memorable games in National Hockey League history. Also, there was plenty of overtime drama and some coaches who were in need of updating their resumes. The THW time machine is gassed up and ready to take…

 

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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.

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