The black, red, grey and white colours seem to fit that era and symbolized the team’s great period. A Reverse Retro sequel with the current white, blue and gold colours happened for 2022-23.

Arguably the most talented team in their history, the 2006-07 Buffalo Sabres soared through the regular season after changing their uniform colors from red and black to blue and gold.

Not only do the players like the black and red look, they play better in them, too. The Sabres are 18-7-2 while wearing their third jerseys. “It’s sharp looking,” Thompson said.

On Feb. 15, Buffalo Fashion Runway is holding its second-annual “Black Carpet” fashion show, which will include a black-and-red Sabres jersey that has been redesigned by local artists.