darksabre Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I know that it's considered poor jersey etiquette, but I'm a proponent of the blank jersey. I only wear mine a couple times a year and I wouldn't want to be wearing a Sekera Sabres jersey to a Canes game for example. If it was easy to get a Perreault or Martin jersey I would go that route I suppose. You could definitely get a vintage style Gil or Rick jersey. Or a new one done up. A lot of people do it. But I like the blank jersey. It's a nice way of showing allegiance without the risk of picking a crappy player. Myself, I tend to buy player jerseys after they've left the team. I like to develop an appreciation for a player over time rather than jumping on the newest fan favorite. I've hunted down my Shields goat head and a Doug Gilmore goat. I bought a Numminen jersey after he retired. I hope to have a Drury goat some day as well as an Adam Mair. I hope some of these new kids will be the players that make me break from my habit and jump on a bandwagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I know that it's considered poor jersey etiquette, but I'm a proponent of the blank jersey. I only wear mine a couple times a year and I wouldn't want to be wearing a Sekera Sabres jersey to a Canes game for example. If it was easy to get a Perreault or Martin jersey I would go that route I suppose. Is there any reason this is considered poor etiquette? At the end of the day any long-term fan is just rooting for laundry anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I know that it's considered poor jersey etiquette, but I'm a proponent of the blank jersey. I only wear mine a couple times a year and I wouldn't want to be wearing a Sekera Sabres jersey to a Canes game for example. If it was easy to get a Perreault or Martin jersey I would go that route I suppose. Most of the jerseys I own are blank. I think blank jerseys are always a solid choice. Jerseys from retired players are a great choice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Is there any reason this is considered poor etiquette? At the end of the day any long-term fan is just rooting for laundry anyway. Agreed and I don't know why its considered that, I've just heard it said in the past. Its probably not considered as bad form as putting your own name on the jersey though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I am a blank jersey or historical jersey guy. I own 3, a blank original Sabres sweater, a Mike Ramsey sweater, and a goat head LaFontaine. If I were to get another it would probably be a Mike Foligno or Playfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 A jersey is a jersey to me. It doesn't make you any less of a fan if you bought a jersey of a player who got traded/left -- you bought the jersey for a reason, right? I purchased a Connolly jersey in the middle of his free fall to obscurity, and though I briefly considered getting it changed to a Hodgson, I ultimately left it TC. He was still one of my favorites. I also have an Afinogenov, Ennis, and Grigorenko. Max was probably my favorite Sabre after Hasek left, I have no problem commemorating that. Admittedly I kind of jumped the gun on the Ennis jersey because I really wanted a 40th anniversary jersey and he was the only name that made sense to me at the time (now there's a handful of guys I'd have gotten instead) but oh well, I still like him too. The Grigorenko one was free and I have high hopes for him, so why not? Above all, I buy the jerseys as a Sabres fan, but it's nice to have a little token to the players I love(d) to watch, too. I certainly understand the logic behind getting a blank jersey. I just prefer getting names, even if it does put kind of a "life span" on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Go with a Sabretooth jersey, with the pawprint as the number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Go with a Sabretooth jersey, with the pawprint as the number. I did that once. I ended up in the hospital after being mauled by dozens of women who couldn't resist the combination of my rugged good looks and an authentic Sabretooth Sabres jersey. If. IF. The jerseys is cool. Who do you get? Wait, have you seen it yet? Or is it still under wraps for people who work there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaught Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Agreed and I don't know why its considered that, I've just heard it said in the past. Its probably not considered as bad form as putting your own name on the jersey though. That's why I'm going to get a John Scott jersey this year, I won't feel bad having my first name on the back. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 So back to my original thread title: The answer is no apparently. :flirt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatrix31 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I don't mind getting jerseys of players that have left. Kinda shows that you've been a fan for a while, too. As for me, I've only been a diehard hockey fan for just a few years. I don't know how "right" I'd feel wearing a jersey of any of our historical players. If I got a jersey, I'd go with Vanek or Ehrhoff. The number on the back is important too. Ugly numbers are the worst. Would never wear a jersey with the number, I dunno, 67 let's say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Dance Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I don't mind getting jerseys of players that have left. Kinda shows that you've been a fan for a while, too. As for me, I've only been a diehard hockey fan for just a few years. I don't know how "right" I'd feel wearing a jersey of any of our historical players. If I got a jersey, I'd go with Vanek or Ehrhoff. The number on the back is important too. Ugly numbers are the worst. Would never wear a jersey with the number, I dunno, 67 let's say. You could go with a #65 jersey, worn by Mark Napier when he was a Sabre. He wore it as a tribute to (and to direct attention to) the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Many young victims of the disease couldn't pronounce "cystic fibrosis" and instead said "sixty-five roses". If anyone were looking for a meaningful vintage jersey/number combo, this would be a nice one to have. Obviously, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is still around and I'm sure they could use the publicity. (It'd be nice if you sent them a check, too ;) ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 You could go with a #65 jersey, worn by Mark Napier when he was a Sabre. He wore it as a tribute to (and to direct attention to) the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Many young victims of the disease couldn't pronounce "cystic fibrosis" and instead said "sixty-five roses". If anyone were looking for a meaningful vintage jersey/number combo, this would be a nice one to have. Obviously, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is still around and I'm sure they could use the publicity. (It'd be nice if you sent them a check, too ;) ). Wow, very cool story. If someone did want to help out the cause, I bet a #65 "Roses" jersey would get a lot of questions that could turn into opportunities to spread awareness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatrix31 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 You could go with a #65 jersey, worn by Mark Napier when he was a Sabre. He wore it as a tribute to (and to direct attention to) the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Many young victims of the disease couldn't pronounce "cystic fibrosis" and instead said "sixty-five roses". If anyone were looking for a meaningful vintage jersey/number combo, this would be a nice one to have. Obviously, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is still around and I'm sure they could use the publicity. (It'd be nice if you sent them a check, too ;) ). That's ###### awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 You could go with a #65 jersey, worn by Mark Napier when he was a Sabre. He wore it as a tribute to (and to direct attention to) the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Many young victims of the disease couldn't pronounce "cystic fibrosis" and instead said "sixty-five roses". If anyone were looking for a meaningful vintage jersey/number combo, this would be a nice one to have. Obviously, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is still around and I'm sure they could use the publicity. (It'd be nice if you sent them a check, too ;) ). This is a great idea. I knew the Napier story but had forgotten about it. One of my son's friends is a sweet little girl afflicted with CF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I wonder how many other number stories like that one are out there. I know Matt Gilroy of the Rangers (or where ever he is now) wears 97 in honor of his younger brother who died years back. They all wanted to wear 99 growing up, but oldest brother Matt got it. Brother #2 took 98, so brother #3 got 97. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Dance Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Well, then there's the story of why I always wanted to wear the number 31 on my Sabres' jerseys. In the early years of the franchise, you had Roger Crozier, ostensibly the team's number one goalie who wore (naturally) the number 1. Then, you had the "backup" goalie, Dave Dryden (yes, Ken's brother) who wore number 30. (the backup goalie was a fairly recent addition to an NHL team in the sixties, so they generally got the highest number, generally "30"). Well, as I played goal, I often thought I was as good as the number one goalie and the backup put together, so I picked 31. (So much for youthful hubris). My choice backfired a bit with the Al Smith incident in 1977. Gerry Desjardins was the team's number one goalie in 1977 and was backed up by Al Smith, more or less a journeyman tender. Desjardins was injured in February, 1977 and Smith assumed he would replace Gerry in the next game as the starting goalie. Punch Imlach called up Don Edwards, but instead of him being the backup, Imlach ordered coach Floyd Smith to start Edwards instead of Smith. This pretty much ticked off Smith, who after the National Anthem, skated over to where Punch was sitting, saluted him and skated off the ice never to be seen in a Sabre uniform again. So, the number 31 on a Sabre jersey kind of acted as a reminder of this less-than-memorable episode. Actually, the number 31 was also worn by Darren Puppa who had a bit of a goaltending competition going with Tom Barasso. Barasso at some point put the letters "AW" on the back of his mask/helmet, indicating he was "All World". Puppa, not to be outdone, put the letters "AU" on the back of his announcing that he was "All Universe". Of course, Barasso went on to play for the Penguins and win successive Stanley Cups. Puppa went to Tampa via the expansion draft. Another #31 to not remember. Yeah, I know way too much non-important Sabres' trivia. Most of my co-workers say I am full of it.... :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I wonder how many other number stories like that one are out there. I know Matt Gilroy of the Rangers (or where ever he is now) wears 97 in honor of his younger brother who died years back. They all wanted to wear 99 growing up, but oldest brother Matt got it. Brother #2 took 98, so brother #3 got 97. Different sport, but Jason Collins (the first active male in a major professional league to come out as gay) wore number 98 as a tribute to Matthew Sheppard. Sheppard was a student at Wyoming who was kidnapped and tied to a fence to be lashed and tortured. They left him for dead and he was eventually found, but he died a couple days after they found him. One of the most brutal hate crimes this country has seen in a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Maybe I'll just show everybody what the third jersey looks like ###### 'em all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Maybe I'll just show everybody what the third jersey looks like ###### 'em all. Please, Hammer, don't hurt 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Concepts: http://www.icethetic...N=1374302975745 http://www.icethetic...N=1374303022592 http://www.icethetic...N=1374303034864 God I hope its not the one w/ Miller on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Concepts: 1) http://www.icethetic...N=1374302975745 2) http://www.icethetic...N=1374303022592 3) http://www.icethetic...N=1374303034864 God I hope its not the one w/ Miller on the back. I really like #2 actually. Seems pretty good and the only issue is I really think there is a white stripe down the side starting in the armpit and going all the way to the bottom. You are right, #1 is bad... just no please god, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Concepts: http://www.icethetic...N=1374302975745 http://www.icethetic...N=1374303022592 http://www.icethetic...N=1374303034864 God I hope its not the one w/ Miller on the back. #2 makes the most sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 #2 makes the most sense to me. For dyslexics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 the new sneak preview ... My guess is that is the bottom of the jersey (image tilted sideways).. white stripe under the main logo follow by a blue "curtain" (not sure if thats what they call it but the bottom of the jersey lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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