Rbk Edge - The new NHL Pt. 1
As many of you are probably aware this coming season will see a major overhaul in the jerseys of the NHL. And by major I mean complete. Every team is changing the style of the old sweaters (which have been around for decades) and going with the new Reebok Edge template which was officially introduced at the All-Star game last year. The new jerseys are lighter and more tight fitting...and a hell of a lot more expensive. And, in the case of some teams this is good news, there will be no third jerseys in the 2007-2008 season. They are rumored to be back for 2008-2009.
The vast majority of teams will be officially unveiling their new jerseys in September, however a number of teams have already introduced the new designs. The following is a run down of the teams who have their new sweaters officially available.
Boston Bruins
Boston has gone back to the Orr era, and I'm sure Bruins fans are glad to see it. They ditched the growling bear logo and have introduced a new version of the old-old walking bear logo. All in all it's a rather smooth transition. Rating: I'd buy one.
Boston has gone back to the Orr era, and I'm sure Bruins fans are glad to see it. They ditched the growling bear logo and have introduced a new version of the old-old walking bear logo. All in all it's a rather smooth transition. Rating: I'd buy one.Columbus Blue Jackets
Confusion still reigns in Ohio as to what the Blue Jackets are trying to achieve as an identity. I guess it's a bit tough with a Civil War Union soldier for a club name. The major positive note here is that they got rid of the rollercoaster CBJ they originally had as the main logo and have gone with the Ohio flag secondary logo on the front. Rating: Use the Union hat!
Confusion still reigns in Ohio as to what the Blue Jackets are trying to achieve as an identity. I guess it's a bit tough with a Civil War Union soldier for a club name. The major positive note here is that they got rid of the rollercoaster CBJ they originally had as the main logo and have gone with the Ohio flag secondary logo on the front. Rating: Use the Union hat!Detroit Red Wings
There has been much debate as to whether or not the Original 6 would actually change their long standing identities and at least we know that Detroit hasn't. (Habs fans I fear for you.) As is, the Red Wings have opted to keep exactly the same pattern as they've had for 50+ years. Heck, you people won't even have to drop the $300 to come to the game with the proper attire you can show up in the jerseys you've already got. Rating: Not messing with perfection.
There has been much debate as to whether or not the Original 6 would actually change their long standing identities and at least we know that Detroit hasn't. (Habs fans I fear for you.) As is, the Red Wings have opted to keep exactly the same pattern as they've had for 50+ years. Heck, you people won't even have to drop the $300 to come to the game with the proper attire you can show up in the jerseys you've already got. Rating: Not messing with perfection.Florida Panthers
Umm...I suppose these are an improvement over what Florida has been wearing since they came into the league. The weird shoulder oval is finally gone (hooray), and they've kept things sort of simple. I will however never understand the theory behind the strange arm striping. I don't think one can have both vertical and horizontal bars...then again Boston did it for years. Rating: An improvement.
Umm...I suppose these are an improvement over what Florida has been wearing since they came into the league. The weird shoulder oval is finally gone (hooray), and they've kept things sort of simple. I will however never understand the theory behind the strange arm striping. I don't think one can have both vertical and horizontal bars...then again Boston did it for years. Rating: An improvement.Nashville Predators
Well they aren't mustard at least and as they don't say Hamilton on them I guess Predators fans are pleased. The home jerseys have the weird appearance of a t-shirt with a long sleeve shirt under them. (Think 1994.) As for the away jerseys, and I can only say this with so much emphasis, use the same logo on both jerseys! And why the text? Is it so that fans can be assured the team is not moving from Nashville? If you stay in Tennessee for the love of god get rid of it. Rating: Middling.
Well they aren't mustard at least and as they don't say Hamilton on them I guess Predators fans are pleased. The home jerseys have the weird appearance of a t-shirt with a long sleeve shirt under them. (Think 1994.) As for the away jerseys, and I can only say this with so much emphasis, use the same logo on both jerseys! And why the text? Is it so that fans can be assured the team is not moving from Nashville? If you stay in Tennessee for the love of god get rid of it. Rating: Middling.New York Islanders
Can you hear that noise? The noise that sounds like every Islanders fan going, "What the heck is going on here?" Granted it's not the fishstick jersey returning but why, oh why, have they complicated things...again. You won four cups in the classic jerseys stick with them! The true confusion here is the shoulder piping. I just don't get it. As for the tie-ups, well, I wish they were illegal. In the case of the Edge jerseys they don't even do anything, the neck is one piece of fabric. It's like wearing a tie on the ice. None the less, I guess these do have the potential to grow on fans of the team. And god knows they certainly eclipse the third jerseys the team had. Rating: You have to be a fan.
Can you hear that noise? The noise that sounds like every Islanders fan going, "What the heck is going on here?" Granted it's not the fishstick jersey returning but why, oh why, have they complicated things...again. You won four cups in the classic jerseys stick with them! The true confusion here is the shoulder piping. I just don't get it. As for the tie-ups, well, I wish they were illegal. In the case of the Edge jerseys they don't even do anything, the neck is one piece of fabric. It's like wearing a tie on the ice. None the less, I guess these do have the potential to grow on fans of the team. And god knows they certainly eclipse the third jerseys the team had. Rating: You have to be a fan.Washington Capitals
FINALLY! I know this is going to sound harsh, but then again I'm a Flyers fan, but Washington I swear you had the worst jerseys in the league for the last 10 years. (OK, maybe the Ducks were worse for a while.) Seriously, black, orange and blue and that font...ughh. BUT, now I can honestly say I think you've got the taste out of my mouth. The old text logo is back (slightly more streamilned), the old colors are back (fitting considering where you're located), the giant eagle logo is gone (since you're not called the Eagles), and the flattened bug, sticks, Capitol building thing is gone. You've even got a new font that looks good. What can I say, I'm happily impressed. You even managed to resist the temptation of putting stars back on the sleeves. One can question the new secondary logo, but it's overlookable. Rating: I'd already have one if I was a fan.
FINALLY! I know this is going to sound harsh, but then again I'm a Flyers fan, but Washington I swear you had the worst jerseys in the league for the last 10 years. (OK, maybe the Ducks were worse for a while.) Seriously, black, orange and blue and that font...ughh. BUT, now I can honestly say I think you've got the taste out of my mouth. The old text logo is back (slightly more streamilned), the old colors are back (fitting considering where you're located), the giant eagle logo is gone (since you're not called the Eagles), and the flattened bug, sticks, Capitol building thing is gone. You've even got a new font that looks good. What can I say, I'm happily impressed. You even managed to resist the temptation of putting stars back on the sleeves. One can question the new secondary logo, but it's overlookable. Rating: I'd already have one if I was a fan.Other information that maybe of interest to you:
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posted by KP @ 2:09 PM
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