Sabres founder Swados diesSource: The Sports Network ‘Swados, along with the Knox Brothers — Seymour and Northrup — saw his efforts rewarded when the Sabres were admitted as an expansion team for the 1970-71 season.’ Related posts: AHL governors clear Sabres-Amerks reunion Treasures and kitsch at Knox estate sale Statement from Buffalo Sabres’ owner Terry Pegula on passing of Robert Swados Hockey meets art at the Albright-Knox Andreychuk and Ellis to be inducted into sabres Hall of Fame tonight