Speculation: New Third Jersey

[Debonair]

The BuffaSlug says hi.

Not as bad as the Dallas Uterus-bull.

 

[Kodiak64]

While I doubt the Oil will unveil a new third so soon after finally killing that 06-07 abomination, and AFAIK retaillers havent been notified of a new oil third (www.icethetics.info) I love to collect jerseys, and would love to see a new Oilers third. If the rumors prove true, I sincerely hope it's this:

This is the jersey I grew up cheering for, and I've always thought it looked fantastic. I was truly dissapointed when it was EDGE'd after the 06 cup run.

(P.S. Peca is random, first decent pic seen on google.)

 

[The Human Torch]

Not as bad as the Dallas Uterus-bull.

Ha ha, I'd forgotten about that one, too. Right. *shudder*

 

[OilCanada92]

Anyone got any reliable source on this? Especially for the 93 people getting free jerseys

 

[The Nuge]

I feel as though if its happening, they'll warm up in the home jersey, and then suddenly have the new ones for the game

 

[thrillermiller89]

Best jerseys the Oilers have ever had hands down

I don't understand this logo....

I can tell there's an oil drop, but what's with all the other artwork around the drop?

All input is welcomed

 

[Moose Coleman]

I feel as though if its happening, they'll warm up in the home jersey, and then suddenly have the new ones for the game

I bet they'll warm up in some kind of special jersey that'll be raffled off afterwards. Regular jerseys for the game. No thirds at all. They would have had to have had something in place for months, no way that would stay quiet.

 

[Moose Coleman]

I don't understand this logo....

I can tell there's an oil drop, but what's with all the other artwork around the drop?

All input is welcomed

The five rivets encircling the oil drop represent the five Stanley Cups the team has. The 10 gear teeth (five each on both the inner and outer rings) represent each of the Oilers' 10 team captains. The sharp pokey spikes? God knows.

I can't see this jersey ever coming back since MacFarlane was tied to the old ownership.

 

[s7ark]

I don't understand this logo....

I can tell there's an oil drop, but what's with all the other artwork around the drop?

All input is welcomed

http://www.spawn.com/news/news.aspx?id=5273

 

[Wheathead]

I bet they'll warm up in some kind of special jersey that'll be raffled off afterwards. Regular jerseys for the game. No thirds at all. They would have had to have had something in place for months, no way that would stay quiet.

Well, theoretically, you could delay the shipping of the jerseys to retailers until February. That way unless it's a leak from inside the organization, you'd never know. Usually it's retailers (or their employees) that leak information prematurely.

 

[40oz]

I don't understand this logo....

I can tell there's an oil drop, but what's with all the other artwork around the drop?

All input is welcomed

Sharp, blade-like shapes signify both the blades of a hockey skate and the fast-paced, exciting tradition of Edmonton Oilers Hockey.
The Five Rivets that form around the oil drop represent the five Stanley Cups won by the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club since its entry into the NHL in 1979. There are also ten gear teeth on the primary mark; five on the large outer gear, and five on the inner gear. Each gear tooth represents each of the previous team captains in the Edmonton Oilers NHL History.
Inner and outer gear shapes signify strong and formidable force while reinforcing the concept of teamwork and industriousness. They provide the stability upon which the 'well-oiled machine' is built. Gears, like team members, need to be strong and work together in order to succeed. They operate in a dynamic environment and always need to be ready to perform when called upon.
The Oil Drop is derived from the original Edmonton Primary mark. It has been turned on its side to accommodate and reinforce the speed of the new primary mark. It has also been given a highlight to help define and distinguish it from the rest of the logo. The Oil Drop creates the transition between the tradition of the original Edmonton Oilers logo and the launch of the new one for the third jersey.
These elements provide the perfect mixture of the rich tradition and history of the team, its players, and its legacy blended together into a brand new modern hockey logo. Of course, there's always room on the logo to add extra rivets.

I'm on my phone, so can't make the post look presentable, but I stole that from this site:
http://soudog.tripod.com/thirdjersey.html

 

[Slats432]

The Oilers have never had a "bad" jersey IMO. I liked the Copper and Dark blue, simply because it is easier to read the numbers on TV in white.

Classics are awesome, and the "Gear" is a nice third. Hopefully they don't do something crazy and screw things up, if in fact another is coming.

 

[Moose Coleman]

Well, theoretically, you could delay the shipping of the jerseys to retailers until February. That way unless it's a leak from inside the organization, you'd never know. Usually it's retailers (or their employees) that leak information prematurely.

Why launch a third jersey if people can't buy it? Also, any uniform change requires league approval. that means everyone from the league office, the Oilers, the designers etc would have to keep pretty tight lipped. And from a marketing standpoint, wouldn't you want people to know about it so they can get stoked to spend some dough on it?

Given how often leaks happen (always) and how rare teams drop surprise jersey changes (never), I think this third jersey rumour is probably B.S. Haven't heard anything about it anywhere but here on HF.

 

[oilfaninvan]

Sounds like the jerseys frozen in ice might have been the birth of the 3rd jersey rumour. ??

 

[Wheathead]

Why launch a third jersey if people can't buy it? Also, any uniform change requires league approval. that means everyone from the league office, the Oilers, the designers etc would have to keep pretty tight lipped. And from a marketing standpoint, wouldn't you want people to know about it so they can get stoked to spend some dough on it?

Given how often leaks happen (always) and how rare teams drop surprise jersey changes (never), I think this third jersey rumour is probably B.S. Haven't heard anything about it anywhere but here on HF.

I know it's probably far fetched, but really, I imagine that the Oilers were scheduled to have an alternate jersey next season. Maybe the Oilers asked the league permission during the lockout to expedite the process in order to have something cool for fans when the league got back on the ice. It's not out of the realm of possibility, as a lot of things can change when a lockout happens and teams try and drum up revenue in a shortened season.

That said, I no longer expect an alternate jersey, but I know RBK can pump out a product pretty quick if the designs are in. Maybe they won't be able to churn out replicas right away, but 30 or so authentic jerseys can be done pretty fast.

 

[DCheive]

I talked to my friend who is a STH and she also heard rumors outside of HF about this New Jersey. I'm still holding out on being too hopeful.

 

[puckfan13]

My friend's brother is on a minor hockey team and they will be involved in a pre-game ceremony tonight where they are unveiling some sort of new jerseys. The minor hockey players are supposed to be presenting them to the players on the ice I believe.

Louie Debrusk's son is on the team and Riley Simpson, son of Craig as well.

 

[Johnny McBravo]

my friend's brother is on a minor hockey team and they will be involved in a pre-game ceremony tonight where they are unveiling some sort of new jerseys. The minor hockey players are supposed to be presenting them to the players on the ice i believe.

Louie debrusk's son is on the team and riley simpson, son of craig as well.

sweet!!!!

 

[402]

Interesting how the media is keeping quiet on this I bet they know but were told not to report it or something
It's obviously supposed to be a surprise

 

[Diamondillium]

Of course now that 3rd jerseys are more likely I'll have to miss this game. Perhaps I'll attempt to learn how to use my PVR that I got recently.

 

[onetweasy]

Please no black. No diagonal lettering with the city or team name. No roundel with a miniature logo and the city/team name written on the outside. No McFarlane rehash. No Oil Rigger rehash. No ****ing script. I am highly against a cheap gimmick jersey with these half baked ieas.

If anything, I'd love an Edmonton Eskimos (played for the Stanley Cup in the 1920's) Green and Gold or one featuring orange as the prominent color in a throwback attempt to reflect the early WHA days. No exceptions. There a lot of jersey gimmicks and some already mentioned in this thread are the worst offenders.

You hate gimmicks....but you want them to use a jersey from the 1920's..........

People need to realize that a "gimmick" is in the eye of the beholder....I personally dont want to see a 1920's jersey that is green and gold because that would be gimmicky to me....

We have the classic home and away jerseys - no need to go further into our past. I say they do a complete fresh re-design that does not just say edmonton.....

 

[OilerNut*]

It's gonna be this....

 

[Johnny McBravo]

It's gonna be this....

Please god no.

 

[Roof Daddy]

Best jerseys the Oilers have ever had hands down

Put me down as a fan of this one as well. Can't believe some people are crapping on this one. I'd be a big fan of bringing that jersey back.

 

[Soundwave]

The McFarlane thirds aren't bad, they're down right classy compared to many of the monstrosities of the 1990s ....

Argh! Matey. Pirates we be!

Now tell me again that this is a bad jersey ...

Don't get me wrong, I'd prefer they bring this one back ...