Head over to wgr550.com or icethetics.info for a quick look at what is reportedly an actual leaked copy of the new Buffalo Sabres Away white jersey and new 40th Anniversary Alternate Home. 

For the new road jersey, I am so glad to see the original design back in action in the city of Buffalo.  I am not a fine of the new Reebok Edge piping, and the grey under the arms is just tacky – but overall the uniform is definitely an upgrade over last years road sweater.  (Now if we can just convince the league to wear white at home again).  The leaked photographs don’t have any shoulder patches, so it would be interesting to see if they go with one.  I for one wouldn’t mind seeing the B with the sabre through it that we have seen since the Black and White era, I could also see them using the primary logo on the shoulders like they use to have as well. 

When the story first broke there were some comments that the “slug” could stick around as a secondary uniform logo, which would mean shoulders patches, I think it would distract from the jersey and kill the mood.  Wouldn’t put it past them.

On the alternate jersey, its a little different than the concept that was originally posted, but not off by much.  I like the simple design, but think that the team could have used a little more originality than going script like every other team in the league.  But then again, we did have our black and red era, like almost every other team in the league as well.  The scripted text is a little high on the jersey, which makes me wonder about the placement of the C and As; as well as to see if they are going to abandon the number on the front option that they have used for several seasons now.  Add those two factors on the jersey and its very cramped up top, with not a lot going on at the bottom. 

Nothing is official yet, and they won’t be until the team releases the jerseys officially with Puck Drop 2010 on September 18, 2010 – but it looks like someone got a good snap shot of the new jerseys.  At the same time, they could have gotten a shot at a late prototype that never made the final cut. 

Great concepts, but I can’t wait the 9 more days until the real ones are released.

1982 to 1987 Gilbert Perreault

Despite being dubbed The Original Sabres, a moniker he received by being the teams first ever draft pick, Perreault played for 12 years before donning the role of team captain.  He wore the coveted letter for the final five years of his career, the entire 17 years played wearing blue and gold.

1987-1989 Lindy Ruff

Before he was the longest tenured coach in NHL and Sabres history, Lindy Ruff spent time leading the team from the ice.  After a career that was riddled with injury, Ruff resigned as the captain of the Buffalo Sabres after being benched for a game against the Vancouver Canucks.  Lindy currently receives criticism for his failure to be strict with his captains, with the thought that he feels strongly about that situation.

1989-1991 Mike Foligno

To round out the ’80s the Sabres handed the reigns of the team over to another fan favorite, Mike “jumping mike” Foligno.  Famous for his ability to jump to celebrate every single goal that he ever scored.  He accomplished this feat 355 times in the NHL, so there was plenty of jumping for all fans to enjoy.

The Foligno jump has even transcended generations, when Mike’s son Nick kicked his heels up for his first NHL tally.