It's been 17 years since the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins faced off in the first NHL Winter Classic, an immensely memorable event that saw the face of the league, the Pens' Sidney Crosby, score the game-winning shootout goal at snowy Ralph Wilson Stadium.
Now, as the NFL's Buffalo Bills prepare to open their new venue in 2026 (New Highmark Stadium), the Sabres are trying to bring an outdoor hockey game back to the area.
Pete Guelli, who serves as the Chief Operating Officer for both the Bills and Sabres, told Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic they've been in discussions with the NHL, and "we're in the process of kind of looking at the dates that might make the most sense" for a Winter Classic or Stadium Series game.