Two years ago, the NHL's reverse retro jerseys created a lot of interest among hockey fans. The pressure was on Adidas to create a sequel to that blockbuster.
Dan Near is the senior director at adidas hockey. We debated if the franchise should evolve into something else or a sequel. We decided to go with the latter.
There are a few differences between the two. There are more white sweaters in the new reverse retro jerseys. There were no interdivisional games in the 2020-21 season because of the COVID Pandemic. Adidas is hoping to see more retro vs. retro games in the near future.
When adidas started making jerseys with 50% recycled materials, embroidered and raised elements on the team logos became a thing.
The level of anticipation was different. Near said that adidas is aware of all the rumors about the jerseys.
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The fans, as well as other people, were anticipating the next wave of reverse retro jerseys. The NHL teams were also included.
There was a lot of meat on the bone. It was unique the second time around because the teams thought they wanted to win reverse retro.
Which ones came out on top? For the 2022-23 season, we ranked the NHL reverse retro jerseys. Some really cool elements will be revealed with the full uniforms, but they didn't factor in here.
It took nearly 30 years, but a team that plays in South Florida finally has a jersey that's evocative of the state.
This is a mix of the team's stick-and-palm secondary logo that has been with it since the 1990s and the light blue jersey it wore in 2009. The sun's rays raise to give the crest a 3D quality. The stripes pay homage to the primary colors of the team. It feels like you are looking at a frozen blue Hawaiian through a pair of expensive sunglasses.
Seeing the alternate logo makes one realize how close the hockey stick is to the golf putter.
The Sharks were going to honor their ancestors with a reverse retro jersey. The Golden Seals turned teal 17 years before theSharks entered the NHL.
The Seals' 1974 home jerseys are essentially the Seals' 1974 home jerseys with "Sharks" written on them. The Seals team had 19 victories. It might be just dressing the part given what we've seen from San Jose.
There are reverse retro jerseys.
Montreal won its fourth Stanley Cup in a row in 1979. The light blue is inspired by the city of Montreal, according to adidas. For the love of Tim Raines and Larry Walker, we know what's going on with these sweaters, it's the Habs as the Montreal Expos.
One swears that the Reverse Retro Kings jersey has been around before, which is remarkable. The crown logo was on a gold or "Forum Blue" jersey in the 1980's.
This is the first time that the sweater has been done in white. There are bonus points for raising gems on the crown.
The QuebecNordiques were the top ranked team in 2020. This year's model could be seen as a homage to the NHL's Colorado Rockies, but their logo was inspired by the Colorado state flag.
TheNords sweater is going to be the best. The alternate logo is an improvement over the primary one.
The Golden Knights wore a reverse retro jersey last year. They're inspired by a team that isn'texistent.
The sweater imagines what a Golden Knights third jersey would have looked like. Vintage hotel signs on the Strip inspired the fonts and numbers. To make sure you get the full Vegas ostentatiousness, there are hidden glow-in-the-dark stars in the crest that can be seen in the dark.
It takes a little ingenuity to think about the glamor of Vegas.
The Blues chose a jersey that was nauseating and made red the primary color. They comprehended the assignment.
The Blues' Reverse Retro is based on a 1966 prototype worn by the team's owners a year before the expansion franchise actually hit the ice. This is the first mostly gold jersey the Blues have worn. Light blue is seen on their jerseys.
The trumpets are supposed to be sounded.
This is a reverse retro jersey.
The 1998 thirds that made green the primary color and ceded the waistline to cacti were honored in 2020. One of the best Reverse Retro jerseys was the one that swapped the green for purple from the team's alternate logo.
The first time this earth tone color has been worn by an NHL team was on the Reverse Retro. Is these supposed to evoke Arizona State athletics colors or is it just coincidence?
The Pooh bear has come back.
The Bruins wore this logo on their sweaters from 1995 to 2006 It was called the greatest jersey in Bruins history. The Pooh bear was on a jersey. It's better to see the kind eyes, parted hair and Marchand-esque smirk on the bear's mug when it's a white background. A pot of honey is what you're going to get when you put one on.
I inquired about the creation of the logo, which used to be a third jersey for the Eskimos.
He wondered if he could make a design that was cool to look at but also pay homage to the Eskimos. It is being preached to the choir by the person selling it to. Is it possible to sell it to a person in Miami?
We don't know how it played in Florida, but it didn't get a lot of love in the first place. This version may be better.
The oil drop logo has been enhanced by being raised in some areas and with a splash of orange in the middle. Since it's debut in 2001, the spokes have not needed to be edited.
The Islanders have been selling gear with the "Fishsticks" logo in their official store for a while now.
The most requested uniform has been added for the 50th anniversary of the team.
The slight modifications to the logo, like the TRON-esque orange highlights and the current color scheme, tone down the kitsch and charm. The original Fishsticks jersey's Aquafresh and queasy waves are more in line with Reverse Retro.
When it comes to this reverse retro jersey, there's a separation between fans and outsiders. The look is inspired by the Western Hockey League look that featured Johnny Canuck.
A green and blue edition of the Flying Vee or Flying Skate jerseys was supposed to be a less predictable experiment, according to the Canuck Army.
The Caps went from red, white and blue to blue, black and bronze. The capitol dome logo is on the shoulders of the Reverse Retro jersey that they had for 10 years.
The "Screaming Eagle" is now a black alternate sweater with some nice changes to the formula. The jersey has a metallic copper and "Capital Blue" design.
The first Reverse Retro attempt by the Red Wings looked like a practice version of their famous sweater. The Red Wings did a good job with version 2.0.
An homage to their 1991 NHL 75th anniversary jerseys, which were red and white, this bold red and black look is complemented by a DETROIT wordmark. We will let a young team develop its swagger.
The jerseys are cool. It looks clean. The logo is on the front. They're going to put something on the back of them.
After debating inside the fashion offices, we came to the conclusion that if Anaheim is going back to the first season of the mighty ducks, then what are they doing?
The Liberty Head logo was brought back to the Rangers for the first time in almost a decade. The reverse retro jersey was put on a blue jersey with red sleeves.
It feels like a sweatshirt that costs $50 more than it should and hangs untouched with its friends in a distant corner of the NHL Store.
There is a man named ROBO PEN GUIN! The majesty of this flightless fowl brings back memories of Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr andPetr Nedved.
The 1992-93 jersey is flipped from white to black, leaving out some of the more daring designs from the late 1990s. When "Bills, Bills, Bills" actually dropped in 1999, it's a jersey that thinks the 1990s ended with a bang.
The Stars jersey is a homage to their inaugural season look back in 1993-94 and features a 3D embroidered star.
A fine looking sweater is made possible by the current "victory green" color. We can't go any higher than this for Dallas because we're now two Reverse Retro jerseys deep.
The Jets' first reverse retro jersey was one of our favorites, but this one isn't as bold.
The Jets 1.0 jersey from 1990 has been reworked with the team's current colors in mind. The sweater is great, but not as good as the previous Retro hit.
There are more debates inside the fashion offices.
40 years ago, the Colorado Rockies relocated from Denver to New York. The Rockies' gold, red and navy colors accent the jersey. The blue circle around the "NJ" could have been a fun place to play with the logo.
This looks similar to when a pro shop irons the right crest on the wrong jersey.
Do you like the Minnesota North Stars-inspired reverse retro jersey? What if we said that it's available in green?
These are still pretty awesome despite no points for creativity.
The unfortunate timing of being immediately market-corrected by a similar -- but much better executed -- Red Wings Reverse Retro was the reason why this jersey had the unfortunate timing of being immediately market-corrected by a similar -- but much better executed -- Red Wings Reverse Retro.
This doesn't work and I apologize. The "goat head" logo lost its magic when it was stripped away from the red, black and silver color scheme.
Applying the traditional Sabres colors to the logo feels a little sacrosanct.
There is a nostalgic Kraken jersey. Is that a Mark Giordano sweater?
Seattle made a sea green jersey that looked like they were wearing a cummerbund under their logo. The sweater is not bad. A team nicknamed after a mythical sea creature is not as audacious as one would think. "Why don't we make our mascot a troll doll?"
There was a missed opportunity here. The 2001 third jersey logo was supposed to be put on a navy jersey, which would have made the mustard stain sweater more modern.
This jersey is redundant since they went with gold.
There are two sets of flags on the shoulders of their red sweater.
Depending on how you feel about nicknames on jerseys, your mileage here is dependent.
The jersey the Senators wore during their Stanley Cup Final run in 2006 is being reworked by adidas.
It's definitely true. The jersey is very much a Senators one. The full kit will be presented in a powerful black head-to-toe visual with a thick super-sized player name and number system.
Last time, the Blue Jackets wore a primary red jersey with their original logo. The first black jersey the Jackets will have will have blue sleeve accents that evoke their current third sweaters.
We like our jerseys like we like our steaks, even though they are on the borderline of looking like a stitching accident. Maybe not as frigid.
In honor of its 1962 Stanley Cup championship, Toronto is changing its primary white jersey into a primary blue jersey with white shoulder pads.
There is a blue jersey. There are wild things. It's time for us to save us.
Have you ever seen a movie with one bad performance? The Flames have a black jersey with a logo and colors.
They brought back their mid 1990s sweaters with adiagonal hem stripe.
It makes it seem like the Flames are wearing an achievement belt from a taekwondo academy.
I don't want my guys to look like they're holding crayons. I don't want them to wear a lot of whats-it. Make a jersey for the team. Maybe John Tortorella is right.
It can be comforting toNostalgia can be comforting It is possible to be inspired by nostalgia. One's judgement on what should or shouldn't be mined from the past can be clouded by nostalgia.
The jerseys should have been buried under the garbage. The NHL had its share of ghastly third jerseys during the time when these jerseys were worn by the Bolts. They had storm waves across the waist, lightning bolts on the sleeves, and a sweater that looked like it was taken from a video game.
The Lady Byng should be won by whatever player feigns excitement the most.
There were some jerseys from that era that we presented, and the teams weren't excited about them. Some of the teams embraced them immediately. This isn't a long-term decision. This is a celebration of a time in history and a team. In today's day and age, it's very trend-right to bring something back that might have been controversial. The Lightning made a risk well worth it.
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