Sabres To Open Season At HomeSource: WGR-AM 'WGR has learned that the Buffalo Sabres will open the 2005-06 season on Wednesday, October 5th at HSBC Arena against the New York Islanders.' Related posts: Hamel's future with Sabres on thin ice One more to win home Sabres gunning for the playoffs Sabres to open season Oct. 9 Campbell may open season with Sabres