Rumor: New Oilers Third Jersey

[DesiFever]

Pumping my own tires here...called it, but only because the Oil are too predictable.

Trust the fact he did indeed unveil the orange jersey resolves any credibility concerns for future posts.

 

[2Sedins0Cups]

Trust the fact he did indeed unveil the orange jersey resolves any credibility concerns for future posts.

I get at least 3 "E5 book its" that don't happen before I lose all credibility.

 

[HallOfGreatness4]

So are they eventually going to fade out the blue home uniform? (One of the best uniforms in sports)

 

[Supermassive]

Trust the fact he did indeed unveil the orange jersey resolves any credibility concerns for future posts.

Haha nope. He should have vetted his source. Was it a coin flip?

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Not liking the numbers on the shoulders. The rest of it works though.

 

[Del Preston]

So are they eventually going to fade out the blue home uniform? (One of the best uniforms in sports)

No, the orange jersey is just an alternate. The main reason they introduced it seems to be this is the last season at Rexall.

 

[HallOfGreatness4]

No, the orange jersey is just an alternate. The main reason they introduced it seems to be this is the last season at Rexall.

Thats what I thought too but then I saw this quote:

“This new orange jersey is an exciting addition to the roster of jerseys worn by the Edmonton Oilers over the last 40 years,†Oilers Entertainment Group CEO Bob Nicholson said in a news release. “It is both contemporary and fresh while also paying homage to the great history of the organization.

“The wave of orange is going to look great during our farewell season at Rexall Place and beyond.â€

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/spor...vid+presented+with+orange/11170800/story.html

 

[OilerTyler]

That is an ugly jersey.

 

[dem]

It will look better with pads under it...

The shoulders look pretty crappy without pads.

 

[oil Leaks]

Jersey sponsored by orange Gatorade.

 

[Kimota]

It looked really great on screen. Look closer to red than classic orange.

 

[Mr Positive]

distinctive and great. The main jersey is the 'normal' one. The third stands out. I can't wait to see the whole team wearing it. They said the home opener would have it I think.

 

[Supermassive]

That is an ugly jersey.

Heh heh.
Not all homages are beautiful.
I'm just glad they spec'd it exactly like the WHA jersey. Technically it's not even a new jersey per se. It has always been a part of Oilers history.

 

[McPuritania]

The orange actually looks decent, but I ****ing hate, HATE the numbers on the shoulder.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

didn't think I'd like but I love it

 

[alphahelix]

I think the neck is cool.

 

[Pilky01]

****ing gorgeous! That sweater is a perfect compliment to their existing and traditional uniform set. I hope they keep these three forever.

 

[HallOfGreatness4]

****ing gorgeous! That sweater is a perfect compliment to their existing and traditional uniform set. I hope they keep these three forever.

I would be fine with that as well. I think as long as Katz owns the team; they will.

 

[SullivanT]

1972 jersey I believe I don't mind it think I'll get one

 

[DesiFever]

Blue jerseys staying. These will just be used as an alternate jersey. They look beautiful, especially when modeled on a player in full gear. This has been in the works for a while and saw the final product a couple weeks ago on a player in full gear - you guys are in for a big treat in my opinion. I absolutely love the look of these things.

 

[ohheyhemsky]

The orange actually looks decent, but I ****ing hate, HATE the numbers on the shoulder.

I swear, it's going to look horrendous when the full team is wearing it, but that jersey looked UNREAL on McDavid. Probably just McDavid, but still.


MCDAVID.

 

[Digger12]

If there's one thing I've learned via this thread, it's that it is completely impossible to create a jersey that will get 100% positive reviews.

Personally, file me under the "it's OK" ledger. It's not squee-worthy, but it's not the worst thing I've seen an NHL player wear either. Whatever.

I'm guessing that customer reviews during next season will decide whether or not it sees the light of day after the Rexall swan song.

 

[Ogopogo*]

I want these rugged jerseys back

Those are bland. The orange is fantastic!

 

[Soundwave]

I don't think it's great, but I don't think it's terrible or anything like that either. It's a nice gesture for the final season in Rexall I guess.

I personally don't mind orange as a jersey color, but I prefer the orange + white combo more predominately like the Netherlands jerseys

Maybe add just a touch of blue trim to that. I would've preferred that.

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

The orange looks beautiful

 

[Sniper99]

1972 jersey I believe I don't mind it think I'll get one

When you do let us all know when you're wearing it so it gives us time to find our sunglasses. Damn that orange is bright.