Grading the Buffalo Sabres Alternate Goathead Uniforms

Earlier today, the Buffalo Sabres unveiled the actual alternate Goathead slash throwback uniform featuring its current players. 

The Buffalo Sabres were a centerpiece of media attention today, with both Paul Lukas of Uni-Watch and Chris Creamer of SportsLogos offering their unique takes. Of course, we were anticipating the unveiling to occur sometime in November when the Sabres announced plans to wear the throwback as an alternate in September.

But to see the likes of Kyle Okposo, Zemgus Girgensons, and Jeff Skinner, among others in the uniform, it gives us a sound idea of what it will look like on the ice when the Sabres debut the look, or re-debut the look on November 23rd against the St. Louis Blues.

For someone in my age group, who grew up watching the Sabres in the red and black with the Goathead on the front, it was a rush of nostalgia indeed. However, it was also something I figured, in due time, would return to the ice. It was, after all, the primary uniform the last time the Sabres won the Eastern Conference; making the look bound to return.

Thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres Goathead Throwbacks

When you look closely at the logo, you will notice a few minute changes, but nothing entirely dramatic. The sabre hilt on the shoulders is silver instead of red, and it has a much less cartoonish look. The shade of red outlining the Goathead is also brighter, letting it pop off the black jersey more.

The shade of silver is darker, and the shadow is also designed differently around the horn, again giving this updated version of the classic logo a more realistic look. Overall, the look is definitely an upgrade over the era of when it first graced the ice because of its increased authenticity.

Grade: A++ I’m giving the “new” Goathead jersey an A with a couple of pluses, which is a higher grade than we gave the Sabres reverse retro jersey. That grade was actually slightly lower, given the poor way the blue helmets, white jersey, and white pants clashed, though I wrote no article on the subject.

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