Adidas Jersey Thread

[purdy44]

Rather than searching each teams' board for logo/uni changes, I thought I'd try and start a league-wide thread to discuss the upcoming switch to Adidas for the uni supplier.

It's been reported that due to time constraints with manufacturing, no teams will have a third/alternate jersey this year (except one-offs like Winter Classic).
Educated guessers are saying they'll debut at the draft, and all teams will debut at the same time, rather than each team having separate announcements.

What changes (if any) do you expect from your team? What would you like to see?

I'm a Jets fan, and it seems the majority on our board would at least be satisfied to see the Jets use their current logo on their Heritage Classic uni's (bring back the red pants!!!!)

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[LeafsNation75]

Considering that this past season the Leafs changed their logo and jersey design, I don't expect any changes for next season with the Adidas jerseys.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Reebok is owned by Adidas and Reebok is transitioning into a life-style brand (workout gear, MMA, Cross-Fit, Gym wear, etc). Adidas is taking over and adding it to their stable of Sports Jerseys that they already had with NBA and MLS. But yeah, because of the switch, they reported that 3rd jerseys would be done away with, they reported that at the start of the season.

 

[Soundwave]

I have a bad feeling they're going to screw this up.

 

[EpicDing]

If they change the Rangers jersey it would be a crime.

 

[edguy]

Reebok is owned by Adidas and Reebok is transitioning into a life-style brand (workout gear, MMA, Cross-Fit, Gym wear, etc). Adidas is taking over and adding it to their stable of Sports Jerseys that they already had with NBA and MLS. But yeah, because of the switch, they reported that 3rd jerseys would be done away with, they reported that at the start of the season.

Done away with for 1 year so that it makes the transition easier..

 

[KingBran]

Pretty much every Blues fan wants them to go back to their old colors. AKA the ones used in the Winter Classic this year. They want them to be their permanent jerseys. I agree, they are very unique and would be colors no other team has really.

That said, I bet they will be no different than their normal home and away they have right now.

 

[NDiesel]

I hope some teams try something unique colour wise....very boring watching Red, Blue or Black in every game....

 

[tony d]

If they went back to home whites I'd be happy.

 

[GetThePuckOuttaHere*]

If they went back to home whites I'd be happy.

For a large portion of teams, white just doesn't look good at all. I don't know how well it would work or look, but I'd prefer teams to just use their lighter colours at home; for example, I love the Penguins' solid yellow jerseys far more than their white ones, and wish they would permanently replace the whites with them.

 

[ResilientBeast]

If they went back to home whites I'd be happy.

I'd love that too

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

I hope some teams try something unique colour wise....very boring watching Red, Blue or Black in every game....

I see you're a Bruins fan. I always thought it would be really cool for them to go back to their brown/yellow. I really like those color combinations on their winterclassic jerseys and whatnot. It would be very unique!

No this is not a post about penguins and bruins having the same colors. I just really like the dark brown and yellow scheme.

 

[XX]

If they went back to home whites I'd be happy.

Teams should show their colors at home, not on the road. Pretty simple concept. See every playoff crowd.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

I hate the fact that teams have to have white jerseys, they should be able to choose any colour. As long as they dont clash then its acceptable.

 

[SirQuacksALot]

I hate the fact that teams have to have white jerseys, they should be able to choose any colour. As long as they dont clash then its acceptable.

I agree. A lot of sports do this. Here is a shot from this year's 6 Nations in rugby.

Here's one in football.

It's even happened in hockey.

These look much better than one color vs. white, in my opinion. For those who will ask, in sports that routinely do this the teams have a normal jersey (or kit, sweater, shirt, etc) and an alternate of a contrasting color. In rugby the home team changes, a tradition dating back over a century when the away team was less able to transport enough kit easily, though this can and does vary.

 

[HarryLime]

can't be worse than the 2007/2008 bs

 

[Voight]

They are going to look awful IMO

 

[RDTBay4]

Having a white jersey option prevents issues from happening when 2 teams have the same team colors.

 

[malkshake]

Would love to see hockey take a European football approach to jerseys minus advertising. Teams have many different kits. Just off the top of my head I know Barcelona has red/blue, orange, teal, black etc.

 

[WesMcCauley]

If they change the Rangers jersey it would be a crime.

Will never happen

 

[LeafsNation75]

It's even happened in hockey.

Besides the Leafs and Red Wings Winter Classic, the Stadium Series game between the Ducks and Kings also had both teams wearing dark colour jerseys.

 

[GTS]

Having a white jersey option prevents issues from happening when 2 teams have the same team colors.

....and that's the real reason. also changing the rangers jerseys might actually get someone to buy one lol, there generic and boring. and why don't they use the rangers logo on there jersey!. I liked the jerseys they used with the statue of liberty on it with a darker blue

 

[sepHF]

If they change the Rangers jersey it would be a crime.

get ready for hideous adidas stripes running up the side of every jersey in the league

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

All we know so far:

Edmonton switching to orange full time.
Minnesota switching to green full time.

Best place to track everything this summer:
http://www.icethetics.co/jerseywatch/

 

[mnwild*]

as a wild fan im accepting this with open arms

the christmas homes are atrocious