We’ve had some time to digest the Buffalo Sabres’ new alternate uniforms, or as we affectionately refer to it as the “Turd Burger” jersey. Originally, when revealed by Steve Ott over Twitter, we got our first impression of it. The knee-jerk reaction to it was overally poor. But is it the ugliest in the league? Let’s dive in.

Tampa Bay Lightning Alternate

First, we see something that has been done by one other team in the NHL, and that other team trashed their third for a much better one. The main logo is absent from the front of the uniform, rather it has the team’s nickname, Bolts, across the chest (for those curious, the “Sens” were the other). Pile on top of that the black pits, the Tampa Bay on the butt, and black almost everywhere else where it’s unnecessary, as it takes away from the nice blue of the uniform, and you have a stinker. Sportslogos.net have it rated at 5.4/10.

Calgary Flames Home

This is the worst primary jersey in the league. The only redeeming quality is that classic flaming C on the chest. The fact that it’s a black C is what makes it worse than the road jersey, which it’s in it’s classic red. Beyond the logo, those black armpits follow here, along with unique, and very ugly vertical striping on the sides. The numbers on the back are black on red, which is an ugly combination, and should not be repeated. Sportslogos.net gives it a 4.9/10.

New York Islanders Alternate

I’ve seen this one live, and trust me, it’s not any better. Let’s start with this; the feature colors on this uniform are black and silver. NEITHER of those are featured anywhere else in Islanders HISTORY. Ever. Why they used those are beyond me, because it mutes a classic blue/orange combo that’s worked so well for so many years on the Island. Next, we look front and center, at what’s not a crest, but a college-style arched name over number, which should stick to college, if you ask me, as well as Dallas Stars upper management. The diamond pattern that the pants and jerseys create are neat, but don’t work when they aren’t together. Sportslogos.net rates this at 3.2/10.

Buffalo Sabres Alternate

At least they used their own colors here. This design is unique to NHL history, with one side of the uniform a different color than the other, making it a little confusing when on TV. But here, it’s not quite done so well. The yellow kind of impedes on the back, making it look like a cape more than a transformation. The arm patch for captains and alternates is a hoot though. As is the font. I do not like the silver-tipped arms. Or the silver numbers. Or the white stripes everywhere. Or the “BUFFALO” over the main logo. That all being said, Sportslogos.net gives this a 3.0/10, worse than the Isles’ tragedy.

In conclusion, though, the Sabres’ Turd Burger has more redeeming qualities than that of the Isles’ third. We can ignore the first two entries on our list, because this is really a two horse race (yeah, it’s just there for the sake of adding content, or to show how wretchedly ugly these two are). The two-color thing is a very neat idea, and something that could eventually look good, after years of working on it in the lab, because this one is not very well done. However, the Sabres used their own colors, unlike the Islanders. The Isles’ gimmick with the arched name also ran out of style in the NHL once the Stars introduced it at the turn of Reebok in 2007. For those reasons, the loser of worst uniform goes to the Islanders’ disaster.

Now, if Ugly Bob received this jersey in the mail, and wore it, the world would explode. Why? Because he’s so goddamn ugly.

Do you agree? Comment with a response, this discussion can get fun.