Sabres Troll Maple Leafs As 'Choking Hazard' Ahead of NHL Schedule Release

The NHL is set to reveal the rest of their regular season schedule on Wednesday, and it’s clear that every team’s social media accounts have been gearing up for their visual presentations. The Buffalo Sabres provided a sneak peek of what they were up to Tuesday by presenting all of their opponents as chicken wings, a Buffalo staple.

The Sabres certainly have a sense of humor, referring to the Maple Leafs as a 'choking hazard'. While Leafs Nation is all too familiar with playoff heartbreak, often ending in agonizing fashion, Buffalo's playful jab at their QEW rivals isn't a surprise at all. The choking hazard, of course, is a direct reference to the Maple Leafs' recurring struggles in the playoffs.

Our schedule drops tomorrow...so here are our opponents as wings. 🧵

See all teams in the gallery → https://t.co/DWhjzTy44n #LetsGoBuffalo | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/mewwI3BMFN
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 15, 2025

However, this particular taunt feels a bit like a pot calling the kettle black. It’s one of those situations where those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones—especially given the Sabres hold the longest active playoff drought at 14 seasons. The pain of last season's Game 7 loss still lingers for Leafs fans, making this particular taunt hit close to home, but it also fuels the fire for the next battle on the ice against our cross-border foes.

In any event, it's great to see the social media teams of NHL teams getting in on the creative social media battles that other leagues have spearheaded over the last few years. Who could forget the Tennessee Titans' schedule reveal of people wrongly identifying other NFL clubs, which really set the stage for some healthy competition in creativity? Let’s see what every team’s got – and may the best team (on and off the ice) prevail.

(Top Photo Credit: Buffalo Sabres on X)