Buffalo Sabres' team value sees explosive growth despite on-ice failures

The Sabres saw a considerable increase in value over the past 12 months, though Buffalo still ranks near the bottom of the NHL in the latest team valuations.

Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesThe Buffalo Sabres' value increased by 24% over the past year, the sixth-largest growth by an NHL franchise in 2025, despite the longest playoff drought in league history.

CNBC's Michael Ozanian reported the outlet's annual team valuations on Tuesday, with the Sabres ranking 31st in the NHL at $1.42 billion. Only the Columbus Blue Jackets ($1.4 billion) have a lower estimated value.

Buffalo has an operating revenue of $176 million and the team's debt-to-value ratio is just 4%,…