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I don't like the flags as they are - I'd prefer the crest and maple leaf individually over the big rectangles of fabrics.

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would look so much better on the shoulder over
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And I'm always onboard for the retro with no additional shoulder cresting or minimal (single shoulder) crest design.
 
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Method Man said:
I don't dislike the flags, just prefer the secondary logo from the word mark jersey and was hoping for that. I'm more worried about the piping and the garbage under the arms/up the side of the jerseys. Those are what make ours among the worst in the NHL
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Agreed. I don't mind the flags, but I would have definitely liked to have seen some change if we were going to use shoulder patches. I'd even take the Horsehead making a comeback as a secondary logo, but I never had an issue with it in the first place. As for the piping... we'll see if there is any actual change with the new jerseys, but like some others, I think I'm going to buy an extra retro or two while they're 50% off.
 
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At least they've gone away from italics in the names. One can hope the numbers won't be either
 
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One of the bigger concerns I have aside from design is the fabric(s). I haven't liked the fabric choices (in both durability and look in some cases if not one or the other) in many of the "national" sweaters. I know a bunch are made by Nike but the fabrics shown in previews so far haven't placated me, and the Reebok ones are still pretty nice. I'm not a fan of extra-light material for hockey jerseys, they absolutely should have a little heft to them. Definitely one more reason to pick up the Reebok retro (other than the fact that we aren't going to see a third jersey at all next season and in no way are we going to be guaranteed a retro third again in Adidas branding.)

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Has anyone come across a shop selling retros for any cheaper than FanAttic?
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No idea. You can try Jersey City. IIRC there's also a… shadier merchant who sells sports memorabilia in Marlborough Mall but I have a hunch a lot of them aren't legit - if you don't care and want to pay $50 or less they may have something retro-ish?

I tend to buy the authentics because there's actually a lifetime repair guarantee on them. Had a home jersey fall apart on me (the cresting was falling off) and I brought it to FanAttic and they sent it away for repair for like 15 bucks. Got it back in great condition with all the autographs unaffected - and every patch/numbers (not just the Flaming C) was stitched so it wouldn't happen again. And again, at 70 bucks a sweater it's a damn good deal right now.
 
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Hm, I feel like the Rbk Preds jersey was one of the few that actually looked good with the piping. Agreed with II, the new one looks a little too plain.
 
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Mobiandi said:
Went from having a top 5 home jersey to a pyjama shirt
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I only see 3 small differences.

1. No blue above the white stripe
2. No piping
3. Blue against the piping is gone (front and back)

The only of those that is a negative is #1 and it is relatively minor. The jersey is much cleaner than it was before with the removal of the piping and the blue accompanying it.
 
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Collar is shaped differently, less of a V and more of a rounded U shape to resemble a typical sweater.

Looks like a cheap knockoff of an actual NHL jersey.
 
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Method Man said:
I only see 3 small differences.

1. No blue above the white stripe
2. No piping
3. Blue against the piping is gone (front and back)

The only of those that is a negative is #1 and it is relatively minor. The jersey is much cleaner than it was before with the removal of the piping and the blue accompanying it.
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The collar looks different too. It's too clean for my tastes. Instantly forgettable
 
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They have never had good jerseys though. I think a more simple look is going to help the Flames. The flags though...
 
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Mobiandi said:
The collar looks different too. It's too clean for my tastes. Instantly forgettable
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I like it more than what they had tbh. It's much cleaner and I think less is more. Although I wish the striping had remained the same.
 
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One of the issues is that the image is a non-players jersey. Would probably look a little better with numbers and nameplate.
 
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More details on the Predators' kit.





Blues look nice. Hoping the Flames follow suit.
 
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Yeah, I'm not feeling that Preds jersey. Pajama shirt is correct, it needs some more detail. Reminds me of these 'beauties' for which they've often been mocked:

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