Fixing the Sabres' New Third Jersey

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Today, we attempt to fix the Buffalo Sabres' widely despised new third jersey. Kevin Garrigan is up first, making the adjustments you see above.

Next we have former IceHL AGM Austin Ell with another.

Ok, I confess. This is one of the many April Fools' Day jokes you're finding all over the web today. Anyone will tell you there's no fixing that jersey. They'll tell you it's unfixable. (Or if they're me, they'll simply tell you it doesn't need fixing.)

So how about a real concept?

How's that for a yellow Sabres third jersey? Bastian Schmülling usually hits the mark with his classic style. By the way, I hope you guys like that style because you're going to be seeing an awful lot of Bastian's work next week. I have 28 of his concepts (you read that right) ready to post beginning Monday.

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Chris Smith

Not So Rebellious

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Lest we have a week go by without a little something from Bastian Schmülling. Recently, someone asked to see a Red Deer Rebels concept on the site. I thought surely no one's taken the time. But of course Bastian has designed something for just about every team you can imagine. I may have to dedicate and entire week to him sometime soon.

The title of this post refers to Bastian's traditional jersey design style — which probably has a lot to do with why his concepts are always so highly rated. What do you guys think? Bastian Week?

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Chris Smith

Modern Yet Classic

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The always prolific Bastian Schmülling presents us with another excellent concept. Many would agree the Penguins desperately need new uniforms. Some want to see the team go back to their '80s-era sweaters, but something more modern is more likely. I think what Bastian has created is the perfect happy medium between the two.

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Chris Smith

Desert Redesign

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I've been responding this week to some Twitter requests I received on Sunday. Jacob Lazare wanted to see something new for the soon-to-be Arizona Coyotes and the talented Bastian Schmülling was happy to oblige.

Bastian's concept integrates elements of the Coyotes' original uniform from 1996 — one they're expected to wear for a night or two next season. He also made a simple update to the shoulder patch.

I think this would be a great uniform set for the Coyotes next season as it beautifully combines the two eras in their jersey history.

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Chris Smith

Back to Black in Calgary

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I've always thought the Calgary Flames should have a black third jersey — the third jersey idea was created to showcase a third color, right? They had one for a while in the early 2000s that worked, but it's time to bring it back. Bastian Schmülling gives us an idea of what one could look like — on a fresh jersey template.

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Chris Smith