A large segment of the Sabres’ fan base has clamored for the return of royal blue and goldSABRES
The Sabres this morning unveiled two "permanent uniforms that will debut when the next NHL season opens," according to Lance Lysowski of the BUFFALO NEWS. The royal blue and white kits "incorporate elements of the past -- including the traditional bison crest with two crossing swords the franchise switched back to in 2010 -- and one significant change fans will recognize from the 50th anniversary jerseys." Although all involved had a "clear vision for the uniforms at the onset, the final product required a bold change by Adidas, a sheet of white felt and some experimentation." A large segment of the Sabres’ fan base has "clamored for the return of royal blue and gold." A committee from Pegula Sports & Entertainment first met with Adidas to "examine the franchise’s original set of jerseys and how elements from those kits could be applied to the new look." The committee at PSE also "looked at other jerseys with a similar color scheme, specifically the St. Louis Blues’ retro look, to ensure the striping would be 'unique to Buffalo.'” The Sabres did "not receive the royal blue prototype from Adidas until last month and quickly worked to build a marketing plan to present the jerseys to the fan base" (BUFFALO NEWS, 8/11).
