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Ex-Sabres Take Center Stage On NHL’s Opening Night

The upcoming NHL opening night features multiple former Buffalo Sabres players debuting with new franchises. Bowen Byram leads the slate as he suits up for the Chicago Blackhawks against Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights, following his offseason trade and subsequent six-year contract extension.

Meanwhile, JJ Peterka joins the Boston Bruins for their opening matchup against the New York Rangers after being acquired from Utah. Additional former Sabres suiting up across the league include Taylor Hall with the Carolina Hurricanes, Sam Reinhart with the Florida Panthers, Matthew Savoie with the Edmonton Oilers, and Jake McCabe with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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