0520: Predicting Buffalo's New Third

The Buffalo Sabres this summer have been offering up sneak peeks of their new third jersey, debuting in the fall. Based on these cryptic photos, some of our favorite concept artists have been hard at work trying to sort it all out. For my money, Brian Brideau has come closest, but not quite on the money.

Dylan Wonka may be on to something, but I've been told the front will be gold and the back will be navy. I don't know why I believe it; it sounds ridiculous. But it's just crazy enough that I could see a team like the Sabres doing it.

Lastly, Chris Wright shares this take. Simple, but a little too Nashville. I think we're going to find that in any number of ways, Buffalo will be distancing themselves from the Predators' look despite going with a primarily gold sweater. I'm looking forward to the unveiling. And not to worry, there will be plenty more of these Sabres concepts to come.

0516: Buffalo Blue

Under the circumstances, a blue Sabres jersey isn't exactly topical. But I plan out these posts in advance. So until I get around to some of the gold Buffalo concepts that have been coming in, enjoy this blue one from Brian Brideau. And let's ask ourselves why this isn't already the team's primary uniform.

0476: Winter in the Northeast

On this Winter Classic Weekend, Alex O'Dowd pits the Boston Bruins against the Buffalo Sabres. What do you think of all that vintage white and gold? Certainly looks like a couple of teams from the old days of hockey.

0452: Buffauxback

Ok, not sure if that title landed. I was doing a little word merging — Buffalo + fauxback (which is faux + throwback). It's all very confusing, I know. But Nick Burton has created a really sharp sweater the Buffalo Sabres might have worn had they existed in the 1920s.

0424: That's So Buffalo

It's the Buffalo Sabres today. Ryan Haslett simplified their old third jersey and came up with this last year. Neat look but definitely needs some waist stripes to make it feel complete.

0380: Sabres and Stripes

We all know the Buffalo Sabres are planning a new alternate jersey for the 2013-14 season. So that's got the wheels turning for a number of concept artists. Today, I'm featuring Jayde Garrow's faux retro design. I think some splashes of gold are needed to truly make it a Sabres sweater, but apart from that, I kind of like it.

0364: Waddell's Winter Classic, Part 14

The Waddell brothers' Winter Classic series is nearly complete. After 26 teams, we're down to the final four. Today, I've opted to share their fauxback creations for the Buffalo Sabres and Phoenix Coyotes.

That leaves only the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers — the two teams that met up for the real outdoor NHL game in 2010. Check back next week to see the big finale of the Waddells' fun Winter Classic series.