The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York, United States. The Sabres are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was founded as an expansion franchise in 1970, and As of 15 April 2019, 51 goaltenders and 448 skaters (forwards and defensemen) have appeared in at least one regular season or playoff game with the Sabres.