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Buffalo Sabres: Ranking the four most recent uniform sets

BySion Fawkes|
17 Nov 2000: Maxim Afingenov #61 of the Buffalo Sabres skates on the ice during the game against the Minnesota Wild at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Wild 3-1.Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
17 Nov 2000: Maxim Afingenov #61 of the Buffalo Sabres skates on the ice during the game against the Minnesota Wild at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Wild 3-1.Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
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4 Dec 1999: Brian Holzinger #19 of the Buffalo Sabres skates on the ice during a game against the New York Rangers at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. The Rangers tied the Sabres 1-1. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport

1996-97 to 2005-06 red and black

Non-traditional uniforms can (rightfully) get a bad rap and see the door after just a few seasons, like the Buffaslug uniforms in the previous slide. However, others are just timeless, and it’s what the Sabres experienced with their red, black, and silver Bison Head uniforms.

No, they didn’t have the traditional color or logo. But who cares? These were arguably the sharpest, cleanest successors to a traditional uniform in the history of modern North American sports. And 24.1 percent of Buffalo Sabres fans ranked these as their favorite.

There have been recent rumblings that the Sabres will bring these uniforms back as an alternate. And why not? Although I prefer the Heritage Classic look, the Bison Head uniforms would make for an outstanding consolation. Especially if the Sabres are looking to honor the 1998-99 team that earned a trip to the Stanley Cup Final.

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