Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are an ice hockey team that plays in the National Hockey League.
| Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Eastern |
| Division | Atlantic |
| Founded | 1970 |
| History | Buffalo Sabres 1970–present |
| Home arena | KeyBank Center |
| City | Buffalo, New York |
| Colors | Royal blue, gold, white[1][2][3] |
| Media | MSG Western New York WGR 550 Sabres Hockey Network |
| Owner(s) | Terry Pegula |
| General manager | Kevyn Adams |
| Head coach | Vacant |
| Captain | Vacant |
| Minor league affiliates | Rochester Americans (AHL) Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) |
| Stanley Cups | 0 |
| Conference championships | 3 (1974–75, 1979–80, 1998–99) |
| Presidents' Trophies | 1 (2006–07) |
| Division championships | 6 (1974–75, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1996–97, 2006–07, 2009–10) |
| Official website | www |
Buffalo Sabres Media
- French connection statue.JPG
A statue of the French Connection line stands outside KeyBank Center. Consisting of Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, and Rene Robert, they played together from 1972 to 1979.
- Full House at Buffalo's Former Marine Midland Arena for Buffalo Sabres Hockey, 1999.jpg
The Sabres playing a game during the 1998–99 season. The Sabres were later crowned the Eastern Conference champions following the 1999 Stanley Cup playoffs.
- Lindyruff 2006nhlawards.jpg
Lindy Ruff was awarded the Jack Adams Award in 2006. He was the second Sabres coach to win the award.
- Thomas Vanek.jpg
Thomas Vanek was re-signed in 2007 after the Edmonton Oilers offered him a seven-year offer sheet.
- NHL Winter Classic 2008.jpg
In 2008, the Sabres hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins at Ralph Wilson Stadium in the inaugural Winter Classic.
- Mikael Tellqvist.jpg
Mikael Tellqvist was acquired by the Sabres on March 4, 2009. He was their backup goaltender for the remainder of the 2008–09 season.
- Terry Pegula 2015.jpg
On February 18, 2011, the sale of the Sabres franchise to Terrence Pegula was finalized.
- Jason Pominville 2013-02-17.JPG
Jason Pominville was named the 13th Sabres team captain before the start of the 2011–12 season.
- Jack Eichel - Buffalo Sabres.jpg
The Sabres selected Jack Eichel with the second overall pick in the 2015 NHL entry draft.
- Phil Housley 2017-11-14 2.jpg
Phil Housley during the 2017–18 season. Housley was named the Sabres' head coach the preceding off-season. He would be fired following the 2018–19 season.
Other websites
References
- ↑ LaBarber, Jourdon (August 11, 2020). Return to Royal: Sabres reveal new home and away uniforms. NHL Enterprises, L.P.. https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-royal-blue-jerseys-announcement/c-318386106. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ↑ "Return to Royal". Sabres.com. NHL Enterprises, L.P. August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ↑ Sabres bring back beloved royal blue, charging buffalo uniforms. NHL Enterprises, L.P.. August 11, 2020. https://www.nhl.com/news/short-shifts-buffalo-sabres-bring-back-royal-blue-uniforms/c-318403926. Retrieved October 6, 2020. "What's old is new again in Buffalo with the Sabres' "Return to Royal." The team revealed its uniforms for the 2020–21 season on Tuesday and they're a throwback to the royal blue, gold and white of the original set with some modern updates.".
