Their first season was 1969-70
In 1970
The owner of the Sabres at the time had a contest, and the owner liked the name 'Sabre', because he thought the Sabre was a weapon of a champion, like a samurai. So, they named the team the Buffalo Sabres.
The Buffalo Sabres
Sabre, like Sabre toothed tigers
Ryan Miller and Patrick Lalime.
In 1970
Buffalo Sabres was created in 1970.
Since they're called the BUFFALO Sabres, it should be self evident that they are from Buffalo!!
The Nashville Predators acquired Paul Gaustad from the Buffalo Sabres during the 2011-2012 season.
Sabres is the French spelling
Alexander Sulzer is number 52 on the Buffalo Sabres.
Andrey Makarov is number 35 on the Buffalo Sabres.
Brian Flynn is number 65 on the Buffalo Sabres.
Chad Ruhwedel is number 5 on the Buffalo Sabres.
Chris Stewart is number 80 on the Buffalo Sabres.
Christian Ehrhoff is number 10 on the Buffalo Sabres.
Cody Hodgson is number 19 on the Buffalo Sabres.