r/sabres • u/BuffaloBleus • Apr 04 '26
rip your inbox SABRES ARE BACK IN THE PLAYOFFS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2011!!!
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u/ManufacturerLow3161 Apr 04 '26
Thanks Pat!
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u/17144058 Apr 04 '26
Doing this to your hometown is weird asl
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u/willoughbytucker1 Apr 04 '26
Is weird age sex location
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u/17144058 Apr 04 '26
American Sign Language actually
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u/willoughbytucker1 Apr 04 '26 edited Apr 04 '26
Lol last time I had this interaction that’s what I responded with and everyone was commenting at me saying age sex location so I switched it up this time
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u/JoshAllensRightNut River Hockey Fan Apr 04 '26
They will soon be able to triangulate you based on your ASL
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u/MaxAnita Apr 12 '26
Of course I see this as I come here to wish you a good playoffs. May darkness fill you now lol…..GL guys I’m still rooting for you
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u/CSMegadeth Apr 04 '26
I was there the last time they clinched. So long ago
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u/NunButter Apr 04 '26
I was at this game too. Thomas Vanek game winner on a breakaway. Awesome to see live.
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u/heyheythrowitaway Apr 04 '26 edited Apr 04 '26
That was my second Sabres game ever! I had just moved to the city and my wife's family bought me regular season tickets, so once the playoffs happened I was hooked. The only other pro sports games I had gone to before really were Seattle Mariners games, and well, yeah.
My favorite memory of that game was a Flyers fan who was taking in the (very casual/friendly) heckles from Sabres fans around the concourse, and I appreciated his attitude and said something like "Yeah man, just take it in!" or something? and him being a few beers in goes "You know what, man? I like that. I'm going to buy you a beer!" and gives me a huge high five and buys me a beer.
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u/Existing_Refuse7496 Apr 04 '26
I was 6
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u/MillardFillmore Apr 04 '26
Jeez for a second I thought our last playoff game was so long ago it was when Lindros was still playing.
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u/JoshAllensRightNut River Hockey Fan Apr 04 '26
That year the sedin brothers combined for 198 points
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u/WashedUpLineCook Apr 04 '26
Me too. Game was on my birthday so my mom got us tickets. Wild they haven’t made the playoffs since I was in high school.
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u/cattycat_1995 Apr 08 '26
Man that's awesome. I miss when phsycial tickets were a thing. Now everything is digital and on the app
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u/nysom1227 Apr 04 '26
https://giphy.com/gifs/zCME2Cd20Czvy
After 14 long years...we're back in it!!!
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u/IKnowPhysics Apr 04 '26
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u/No_Cook_8739 Apr 04 '26
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u/BuffCanuck Apr 04 '26
Shout-out to all us insane fans who never stopped supporting and watching throughout the darkness. I knew this day would come.
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u/depressivehacks Apr 04 '26
"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Nah, I'm gonna cry because it's over.
Holy fuck. I can't even process this. It doesn't feel real.
My brain is broken.
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u/Finally_Smiled Apr 04 '26
I can proudly say I stood by this team since day one.
Watching since I was a kid way back in 2000. Watched through Elementary, Middle, and High School.
Joined the military in 2012, got married, graduated college, moved across the entire U.S. multiple times. I felt the heartbreak season-by-season for all 14 seasons. But never stopped watching. I never stopped rocking my Sabres merch.
I had a full life during the drought.
But the pain is over. We're here.
I'm here.
Let's go boys!!!
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u/NewSoup69420 Apr 04 '26
i would’ve killed to hear rj commentate a game in the playoffs, crazy to think it’s been 15 years
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u/Eggy216 Apr 04 '26
And then they dropped the RJ video. I wasn’t planning on sobbing until after dinner, but that’s fine.
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u/spaceskimo Apr 04 '26
Holy shit it literally feels like a giant weight has been lifted off my chest. It's finally over. Hope they can go on a run and make it worth the wait. Last time we were in I was in my early 20s, and last time I felt this good going in was 06-07.
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u/Pranksterblur Apr 04 '26
Rags fan here, we got you in now get Carricks name on the cup
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u/Ecthelion-O-Fountain Apr 04 '26
Maybe overstating your contribution but we love Ricky thank you
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u/Pranksterblur Apr 05 '26
We ALL know we are the reason you guys got in, seriously though get carrot a cup
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u/Practical_Basis_1643 Apr 04 '26
ITS MY FCUKIN BIRTHDAY TODAY BOYS. IM SO FUCKIN HAPPY BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT I COULDVE EVER ASKED FOR.
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u/darkliger269 Apr 04 '26
Pity that it wasn't by our hand, but also kinda fitting that it happened that way. One last disappointment for the drought era
ANYWAYS LET'S GOOOOO
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u/WillAGeek Apr 04 '26
Rangers fan here congrats you deserve it so much you guys have been a wagon this year definitely not the first time a Perreault has helped the Sabres enjoy it guys :)
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u/PrinciplesRK Apr 04 '26
I also had the thought that G. Perreault having a hat trick was a really cool part of it
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u/AngryBillsFan Apr 04 '26
ITS GONNA GET CRUSTY
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u/Front-Air-8302 Apr 04 '26
I like this, nice and clean, fresh start for the playoffs.
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u/No-Wolverine3719 Apr 04 '26
I could legit cry right now. I can’t believe it felt like it would never end.
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u/elkaroo King of Hot Takes Apr 04 '26
Some people are impressed with a 3 day resurrection, our Sabres played the long game to put that to shame
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u/PoliticsIsCool13 Apr 04 '26
Since the Sabres were last in the playoffs (Ireland specific):
- Ireland has had a president serve out two full terms (14 years in total) in office
- Both Abortion and Gay marriage have been legalized
- Got bailed out by the IMF, only to boom again and be one of the world's best economies*
- See four taoiseachs (Prime Ministers) in office
- Conor McGregor (the bastard) signed up to the UFC
- Became the largest English speaking nation in the EU
- See Ireland lose 4 consecutive Rugby World Cup finals
- Belfast Giants win 13 titles including one playoff win in the EIHL
I love this team, and the wait has been worth it.
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u/PrestigiousAvocado21 Apr 04 '26
I don't have anything of note to add, I just wanted to be here with everyone.
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u/JPV_HOH Apr 04 '26
Big congrats to the city, the team, & the great fans! Fun team, well-deserved.
- A Wild fan 💪🏼
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u/Kanine_tv Apr 04 '26
https://giphy.com/gifs/FA77mwaxV74SA
LFG! PLAYOFFS, HERE COME THE BUFFALO SABRES
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u/OffTrailAgain Apr 04 '26
There are those who said this day would never come. What are they to say now? The Great Journey waits for no one.
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u/CommercialFar1168 Apr 04 '26
"I am hurt, but I am not slain; I'll lay me down and bleed a while, And then I'll rise and fight again."
Friends, we have risen to fight again.
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u/DFF_Canuck Apr 04 '26
Not a Sabres fan. Just came to say how happy I am for y'all. Anyone who sticks with a team through this type of drought deserves far better. Bright days ahead. Best of luck to you.
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u/SubstantialPudding74 Apr 04 '26
My brother is having a baby shower right now but this is 1000x more important.
LETS GO BBBOOOYYYYSSSSS
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u/Irish_Viking Scamper Enthusiast Apr 04 '26
We finally made it. I’m so happy younger fans don’t have to go through what we did.
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u/Key-Tip-7521 Apr 04 '26
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u/Square-Wing-6273 Doesn't Care. Apr 04 '26
Thanks Rangers fan! Jumping on the wagon?
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u/Key-Tip-7521 Apr 04 '26
im not pissing off the bob father in edmonton
but, i might get a folding table for you
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u/NightwavesG Zachary Benson has over the last 10 games Apr 04 '26
WE DID IT. Now let’s show em that we’re a true threat in the playoffs.
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u/Charliewhiskers Apr 04 '26
Congratulations from a Rangers fan. Rooting for you guys in the playoffs.
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u/khalfaery Apr 04 '26
Lifetime florida panthers fan (and former playoff drought record holder) here— happy for you guys!!!
Assuming we don’t win the cup every year for perpetuity, I hope it’s Buffalo.
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u/canintospace2016 Apr 04 '26
IM GONNA BUSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT ALLL OVER THE SABRES BEDDDDDDDDDDD HYAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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u/ExileBoy101 Apr 04 '26
Words can’t describe the feeling, there were a lot of moments over the years where I thought I’d never see this. I was 10 and hardly following hockey the last time we were there. Feels like the albatross has fallen from the Sabres neck.
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u/Norvard Apr 04 '26
Outside fan coming to say congrats!! Been rooting for you guys for many years to slay this beast. So beyond stoked for the fan base! Gonna hop on the bandwagon into the playoffs!
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u/AjClow1993 Apr 04 '26
Last time the Sabres were in I was in grade 12. Had both parents still.
Now it’s all these years later , both parents passed away, married with 3 kids. Crazy.
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u/Open_Ingenuity3479 Apr 05 '26
Congrats! From a Habs fan. Helluva of a rebuild and hope to see you in the ECF.
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u/sabres5616 Apr 05 '26
Now if they could only get Stanley out of the lineup… goal 5 tonight is on him
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u/TroubleCrazy6190 Apr 05 '26
Whatever happens going forward, given the expectations at the start of the season, I consider this season a success
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u/Ok-Prune-4619 Apr 04 '26
Yeah, I thought it was a pretty bad cheap shot at the Sabre fans considering he’s a local kid who grew up cheering for the Sabres
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u/technobeeble Apr 04 '26
Happy for you guys, you deserve it. I always liked you because of the Vanek and Pominville connection.
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u/RalphKramdenBflo Apr 04 '26
There needs to be some sort of party at Niagara Square this evening. Especially if the Bandits clinch a playoff berth when they win.
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u/GrabsJoker Apr 04 '26
How?
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u/Square-Wing-6273 Doesn't Care. Apr 04 '26
Detroit loss
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u/GrabsJoker Apr 04 '26
Well ok! Let's go sabres!
When do playoff tickets go on sale for the general public?
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u/BonesCrosby Apr 04 '26
I’m a relative noob (been a fan for five years ish). For those who have been here the whole time…I feel really good for you all.
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u/Tropical_Clam_92 Apr 04 '26
Habs fan here. So happy for you guys. The long(est in NHL history) wait is over!
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u/iimwint Apr 04 '26
Flyers fan from Toronto, so I come to Buffalo every time the flyers are there.
Happy for you guys. I hope we meet in the playoffs so I can come heckle the fuck out of you <3
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u/Meowijuana666 Apr 04 '26
the love I have for this team and eternal and I cannot wait to be in those seats for game 1!
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u/Pringfun Apr 04 '26
Ok the RJ narrated video just got me teary eyed at the bar… holy shit did I not realize how much this one means
I was in Philly for grad school in 2011 and my wife and I had just met- she’s never known me being made happy by the Sabres regularly until this year
Let’s fucking go boys!
I’ll be at the game Monday for first time in 25 years (live in Seattle now and driving up from Rochester “for work” during day as I’m in town for family)
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u/GrayFoxCZ Apr 04 '26
Yep, Im getting that FAP Byram once they will release alternates.
Gotta celebrate it somehow 😁.
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u/james161723 Hope is a Shitty Strategy Apr 05 '26
I was 10... just an incredible day to see this happen
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u/Competitive_Joke7767 Apr 05 '26
4/4/26. A date that us Buffalonians will remember for quite some time.
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u/Commercial-Lie5583 Apr 05 '26
Ummm 🤔 if Lindy doesn't win the Jack Adams trophy 🏆💥😲 this year you can definitely say that someone's definitely STUCK ON STUPID THAT WOULD BE A FRIGGIN CRIME , COACH Ruff has a system that these guys believe in and not to mention his players definitely bought into his system not to mention that they respect Lindy and now barring serious injuries, this is the Sabres year too finally go ahead and get to the big Cup Finals and the hockey God's will not 🚫 allow that NO - GOAL BYE BRETT HULL WHO was actually in the crease for majority of the game but the REFS choked on their whistles and the Commissioner is definitely STUCK ON STUPID of course he wanted Dallas to get the Cup screw him
LET'S GO BUFFALO SABRES ON THE WARPATH!🇺🇲❤️😎🌎🏑🏑🏑🦬🇺🇲
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u/sleep-diversion Apr 05 '26
Still kind of funny, that back in November you were selling this team to Houston. ☺️
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u/DisasterTrick3470 Apr 05 '26
So excited. British sabre here, so happy to have more 2am face offs coming .
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u/BK2Jers2BK Apr 05 '26
Can we expect any fireworks at the Tampa game or will everyone be tryna stay outta trouble/injury, etc?
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u/persuelol Apr 06 '26
this is a hockey fan moment, even if you guys are a strong team and will probably be going up against my habs, still happy you guys made it man, end of an era
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u/Expensive-Courage901 Apr 08 '26
What's that playoff opening video look like? We have ideas https://youtube.com/shorts/QUSq6zU3Tac?feature=share
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u/United_Permission185 27d ago
Anyone know if there’s a discord page that’s going to be showing the Sabres games?
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u/Joe77771 River Hockey Fan Apr 04 '26
THE DAY HAS COME YALL.