The Sabres, along with the Vancouver Canucks, joined the NHL in the 1970–71 season. Their first owners were Seymour H. Knox III and Northrup Knox, scions of a family long prominent in …

The entry of the Buffalo Sabres into the NHL in 1970 marked a significant moment for both the league and the city of Buffalo. It was the start of a new team that would soon become a key …

They are members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). [1] Founded on May 22, 1970, as an expansion franchise, the Sabres played …

Aug 5, 2010 · The Buffalo Sabres joined the NHL in 1970, along with the Vancouver Canucks, as part of NHL expansion. The team name was chosen because owner Seymour Knox felt a …

Seasons: 54 (1970-71 to 2024-25) NHL Playoff Appearances: 29. NHL Championships: 0 (0 Stanley Cup) Playoff Record: 124-132. Record (W-L-T-OTL): 1938-1699-409-196 (4481 …

Jan 18, 2025 · Buffalo Sabres, American professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York, that plays in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Sabres …

Jul 24, 2022 · The Buffalo Sabres began play for the 1970-71 season, joining the NHL that year with the Vancouver Canucks. As with all new professional sports teams, Sabres owners …

Jun 17, 2020 · Sabres owner Seymour H. Knox III drops the ceremonial first puck to kick off the first-ever NHL game at Buffalo’s Memorial Auditorium, October 15, 1970. The winning choice …

Jan 31, 2024 · The original six were in the NHL for almost four decades until the mid-1960s, when the NHL brass felt it was time to grow and cultivate the League by adding franchises. The …

The Buffalo Sabres are an ice hockey team that plays in the National Hockey League.