Meet the Sabres: Jiri NovotnySource: WIVB-TV ‘“I remember my first year here. It was so tough because I didn’t speak English..like nothing. I taught myself just by watching t.v.”.’ Related posts: Jiri Novotny recalled by Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres Sign Center Jiri Novotny to Multiyear Contract Meet the Sabres: Daniel Briere Sabres 'shoot' at the Aud once more Dudley has fond memories of Sabres days