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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 Sign Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to 5-Year Deal
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The Buffalo Sabres have announced that they have signed goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a five-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $4.75 million. Luukkonen took a big step in his development last season and took over as the starting goaltender for the Sabres. After some uncertainty about his position with the club, Luukkonen emerged as their best option and played 54 games for the club last season. Luukkonen’s Break-Out Year At the beginning of the 2023-24 season, the expectation was that Luukkonen would be the third-string goaltender for the club as they had Devon Levi and Eric Comrie…

Buffalo Sabres’ Worst Trades Ever
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Last week we looked at some of the best trades the Buffalo Sabres have made in their history, and while the list was impressive, it raises the question – what about the ones that didn’t go so well? After all, every team has made bad trades in its history, it’s simply an inevitable part of sports. Unfortunately for the Sabres, they have even more examples in that category. Whether the deal aged poorly or looked troublesome from the outset, Buffalo has made some truly puzzling transactions throughout its 52-plus-year history. Keeping this list brief was difficult. Let’s go back in…

3 Buffalo Sabres That Need to Step up in 2024-25
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Now that free agent frenzy and the NHL Draft have come and gone, there is nothing left but to look to the season ahead. Though we are in the dog days of summer, the start of training camp will be here before we know it. Related: 9 NHL Teams That Missed in Free Agency For the Buffalo Sabres, the NHL Draft and free agency provided disappointment when the fan base had been looking for an impact. The ink has dried, and we have a fair idea of what to expect out of the lineup for the coming season under new/old…

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Today in Hockey History: July 21
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July 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of its most historic teams. Plus, a franchise-altering player signed his first-ever professional contract, new head coaches were hired and the Seattle Kraken got its inaugural roster via the expansion draft. So, let’s…

 

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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.