Our Stadium Series jerseys look like....

[Frk It]

They are awful. Everything about them is awful.

 

[Winger98]

Not at all a fan, so I guess I just won't buy one. If you vote with your wallets, they'll hear you.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Not at all a fan, so I guess I just won't buy one. If you vote with your wallets, they'll hear you.

Well it's not like they can go "well nobody is buying them, better go back to the drawing board."

It's a one-off jersey, so its impact on the team brand will be minimal at worst. Personally I wish they just did a more "modernized" version of the Red Wings current jersey (similar to what Chicago did with theirs), but whatever.

They do look better with the white gloves and on a person, at least.

 

[Winger98]

Well it's not like they can go "well nobody is buying them, better go back to the drawing board."

It's a one-off jersey, so its impact on the team brand will be minimal at worst. Personally I wish they just did a more "modernized" version of the Red Wings current jersey (similar to what Chicago did with theirs), but whatever.

They do look better with the white gloves and on a person, at least.

It won't change anything now, but it can discourage similar designs down the road. I wish they'd just leave the jersey alone, or take one from the past. I still favor the old horizontal striped jerseys they wore back in...91? 92? for a few games.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

It won't change anything now, but it can discourage similar designs down the road. I wish they'd just leave the jersey alone, or take one from the past. I still favor the old horizontal striped jerseys they wore back in...91? 92? for a few games.

They haven't done third jerseys since I can remember (ever?), and I don't see it changing now.

 

[Winger98]

They haven't done third jerseys since I can remember (ever?), and I don't see it changing now.

Not as a third jersey, but for all of these special events. They have a special jersey for every outdoor game, they had them for (I think) the NHL's anniversary in the early 90s, etc. I think bringing back a classic jersey is maybe the best way of commemorating a special event. In the States, the NHL's history isn't exactly well known or exalted, not like MLBs, or even the NBA or NFL.

Here's an image of the striped jersey in action

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Right, but the stadium series has nothing to do with heritage, as can be seen from every single jersey that has been made for the events. It wasn't going to be a "classic" jersey, no matter how much it annoys me.

They are so few and far between, I don't really see the big negative impact this jersey design will bring.

I will admit I would love to see those striped jerseys for just a game or something. They may be one of the worst Wings jerseys, but I have a soft spot for them.

 

[Kronwalled55]

I like them. Modernizing the Wings' look is something that's so difficult to do. I think they did a good job with it.

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

For comparison, here's the Hawks for this year:

These things always look gaudy as hell, but I think ours is okay by comparison. I don't hate ours.

 

[Big Poppa Puck]

It's bad because it's bad, not because it's not traditional.

I try to be as objective (well as objective as a subjective opinion can be) as possible when it comes to jerseys. What I mean by that is I don't automatically hate something just because it's modern or automatically like something because it's traditional.

For example I like some of the crazy uniforms you see in college football these days and there are others I think are terrible.


In this case I just don't think the sash looks good and I'm not a fan of that D logo.

I also think hockey jerseys should almost almost always have some kind of stripe(s) on the bottom, the only jersey I can think of that I ever liked that didn't was the lady liberty Rangers in the late 90s-early 00s. It just looks like something is missing without. Perfect example is the Hawks jersey above. Add a few stripes on the waist and that's a decent looking one-off jersey (besides the terrible collar.)

 

[Winger98]

Right, but the stadium series has nothing to do with heritage, as can be seen from every single jersey that has been made for the events. It wasn't going to be a "classic" jersey, no matter how much it annoys me.

They are so few and far between, I don't really see the big negative impact this jersey design will bring.

I will admit I would love to see those striped jerseys for just a game or something. They may be one of the worst Wings jerseys, but I have a soft spot for them.

To tie the jerseys into the event they just need some big fat dollar signs on the shoulders and crest. I'm not a fan of the stadium series in general, though. It makes money hand over fist, but I think it took something away from the uniqueness of the outdoor games.

And those striped uniforms are ugly as hell, but for some reason I think they're my favorite.

 

[Pavels Dog]

It's bad because it's bad, not because it's not traditional.

That's just, like, your opinion man.

the more I see of it, the more I like it. I'm actually pretty sure I'll be picking one up now. Maybe a Mrazek one.

 

[Frk It]

The "Red Wings" written out on the collar is an especially terrible design. The whole thing is just bad.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

That striped jersey is terrible.. Too many lines its like a mini football field

 

[DetroitRed]

Worst jersey in the history of sports and probably in the history of jerseys.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Worst jersey in the history of sports and probably in the history of jerseys.

Well that is definitely hyperbole.

 

[Goalie guy]

I like them, I think I may pick one up.

 

[rx7dryver]

If Babcock was still around he would give that jersey the death stare.

 

[chances14]

I think some of those Vancouver jerseys back in the day could give this one a run for its money in terms of badness. Also the islanders fisherman logo

 

[rx7dryver]

Kenny Holland: We like that jersey.

 

[DetroitRed]

Well that is definitely hyperbole.

I mean, it's obviously subjective whether it's a good jersey or not. Or, obvious to reasonable people, at least. So anyway, when somebody posts their opinion up, you just kind of make yourself seem like a total jackass by disputing it, because there's no point in it. [MOD]

Thanks.

 

[RayMoonDoh]

I mean, it's obviously subjective whether it's a good jersey or not. Or, obvious to reasonable people, at least. So anyway, when somebody posts their opinion up, you just kind of make yourself seem like a total jackass by disputing it, because there's no point in it. [MOD]

Thanks.

I dig the jersey for what it is-a one off in the stadium series vein.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

I mean, it's obviously subjective whether it's a good jersey or not. Or, obvious to reasonable people, at least. So anyway, when somebody posts their opinion up, you just kind of make yourself seem like a total jackass by disputing it, because there's no point in it. [MOD]

Thanks.

Well considering some of the monstrosities that have been showcased in the NHL's history, and considering there are at least three jerseys that have been panned as some of the worst in professional sports (The BK Jersey, the St. Louis Jazz Cat, and the Ducks Explosion from Ice jersey), I would say that your statement can be argued as hyperbole.

Opinions are disputed and discussed all the time. I don't think I was insulting you with the comment, but more arguing that the opinion you had was a little drastic all things considered.

 

[SimplySolace]

I mean, it's obviously subjective whether it's a good jersey or not. Or, obvious to reasonable people, at least. So anyway, when somebody posts their opinion up, you just kind of make yourself seem like a total jackass by disputing it, because there's no point in it. [MOD]

Thanks.

Do you know what hyperbole means? Your reaction is a little much.

 

[Chance on Chance]

I could make a better jersey using paint