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Breaking down the rich history of the Buffalo Sabres logo

By Sion Fawkes

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 17: Mark Pysyk #13 of the Buffalo Sabres looks on during the third period of a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 17: Mark Pysyk #13 of the Buffalo Sabres looks on during the third period of a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /
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OTTAWA, ON – MAY 16: Goaltender Ryan Miller #30 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a save during the first period of Game 4 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals against the Ottawa Senators on May 16, 2007 at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images) /

2006-10 – The Slug

The Buffaslug is arguably the most polarizing logo in Buffalo Sabres history. When interacting with fans, I have seen that some love it while others despise it. Personally, I have never been a fan of this logo that the team introduced in 2006-07, which only lasted until the 2009-10 season.

However, it was with this logo did fans see the team make back-to-back conference finals appearances, plus a Presidents’ Trophy. So as ridiculous as some may have believed Buffaslug to be, the Sabres won when it boasted its status as the franchise’s primary logo.

The Sabres also never logged fewer than 90 points in a season with Buffalslug. So maybe this logo should return based on the team’s track record in it? If you believe in superstition, this may be the logo for you! But, given the popularity of the team’s alternate look at the time that bore the classic logo, Buffaslug eventually lost the popularity contest.

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