• St. Louis Blues. Picture it. Maybe it's the old school blue (the current blue is deeper and prettier) or orange but something just doesn't sit right. Monday, November 16, 2020 Monday, November 16, 2020 13 min read Chris Creamer. After some teasers over the last few days, the NHL has released all 31 teams’ Reverse Retro jerseys for next season. These are giving me Mark Messier in Vancouver vibes. There are some classic looks here, some bold designs, some missed opportunities, and even a few dives into absurdity. Honestly, these look way better in this color scheme. NHL teams will have a new set of jerseys to choose from whenever next season gets under way. It's the first time the Oilers have orange shoulders and letters on a white jersey and, to be honest, it should be the last. November 3, 2020 November 2, 2020 Matthew Page Editorials. The NHL St. Louis Blues' new Reverse Retro look reimagines the club's 1995 jersey. These are perfect. Introducing Reverse Retro. • Columbus Blue Jackets. The one solid on this is the shoulder patch, which is perfect. I appreciate the greatness of the Hartford Whalers uniform as much as anyone, but the gray here knocks it down a few spots for me. After days of teasing, the NHL’s new reverse retro jerseys have finally dropped. NHL’s “Reverse Retro” jerseys are expected to be coming soon, but we may have our first look at the new looks for two teams. I am a sucker for early 1990s era NHL, and this color scheme brings back major memories. The first time the Oilers have ever worn an orange yoke on a white jersey. The NHL still hasn’t pinned down a plan or a schedule for the 2020-21 season. Shop NHL Reverse Retro Jerseys at DICK'S Sporting Goods. NHL Reverse Retro jerseys: Grades for all 31 new alternates It's the first time that the NHL has had a league-wide alternate jersey theme. Whether it is or it isn't, the Sharks continue to dominate the jersey game. Disappointing. The first-ever NHL alternate jersey collection that reps authentic styling by remixing the best of the best. Some teams played it safe, while others went all out. • Colorado Avalanche. • New York Rangers. Oh my gosh no. Philadelphia has always had strong colors and bold jerseys and this version is no different. This Reverse Retro jersey features the vintage colors worn in 1979 and previous classic Oilers jerseys. Let's get Wild! While the North Stars are technically now in Dallas, they're still beloved in the Land of 10,000 Lakes and it was incredibly smart for the state's current favorite NHL team to take the old green and gold and use it in the Wild's current jersey set-up. Check. Like most early 1990s logos, they never should have changed it. A great pairing of old and new, this Jets jersey — akin to the old school Winnipeg team's design — is sleek and refined. It takes us back to Jets 1.0 and the team's first year in 1979 by showcasing that beautiful old logo of the original franchise in Jets 2.0's color scheme. The only color scheme that this jersey works in is the original blue one it's based on from the 1995 season. Adidas' reverse retro NHL jerseys are here, but not every throwback design was created equal. The Canadiens always have one of the best jerseys in the game and this one is right up there. Sorry, had to say it. Check. • Tampa Bay Lightning. I can forgive them for giving into Mike Keenan and not using the Cool Cat jersey in the 1990s. Hockey Hall of Famers Chris Pronger, Brendan Shanahan, Brett Hull and even "The Great One" Wayne Gretzky wore this style of jersey. No "Pooh Bear" is a major thumbs down. Seen in the photos are Fanatics-branded Breakaway jerseys. • Nashville Predators. NHL, Adidas Unveil Reverse Retro Jerseys for All 31 Teams. The Lady Liberty jerseys were a huge change when they were first introduced, and I was originally not a fan. Not only are the Flames going retro with their home and away sweaters in 2020-21, but Blasty is back, baby. The NHL Reverse Retro collection offers a fun twist on the alternate NHL jersey, inverting your team’s iconic color scheme for an exciting new look. This is a practice jersey. NHL Reverse Retro jerseys: From best to worst. • Philadelphia Flyers. To my eye, these are legitimate NHL-licensed products. In snowy white because, well, Quebec and Colorado get a lot of snow? By Pete Blackburn. I am now on board. They are the lower-priced replicas, but the designs … I like the 2-D Senator look, but I am not crazy about this particular jersey design. In Avalanche colors? This jersey is a classic and harkens back to when Florida stunned the hockey world and made it to the Stanley Cup Final in only the franchise's third year of existence. Purple is the color of kings and it's only befitting that L.A. used it when reversing to1989, aka when Wayne Gretzky became the NHL's all-time scoring king. Everyone has an opinion of these and which styles they like, but this is the definitive review of where all 31 jerseys … This look is sleek like a mako shark with the classic original logo, bold numbers and the gray of a great white shark. NHL Fan Shop, NHL Stanley Cup Apparel. Really, it … Sure, the sword star is the team's secondary logo but c'mon. • Minnesota Wild. Are they ridiculous? They are the lower-priced replicas, but the designs are accurate to the Adizero game sweaters made by Adidas. In Avalanche colors? “NHL team jerseys have long carried deep historical significance for avid and casual hockey fans," noted Brian Jennings, the NHL's chief brand officer and senior executive vice president in the press release. This jersey is sleek and sharp and proves you don't need a thousand colors to make a sweater look fantastic. Prepare for the new NHL season with the hottest gear on the market from NHL Shop Canada. The "Wild Wing" jerseys are back! The shoulder patch, on the other hand, which is the team's logo from the 2000s, is and will always be on point. I also do not love this. Browse our selection of NHL jerseys in all the sizes, colors, and styles you need for men, women, and kids at shop.nhl.com. Back in the day — 1995 that is — these were kind of mocked, but today they're old school cool. The NHL’s “Reverse Retro” jersey series that is rumored to be coming to the league next season may have gained additional momentum on Monday when the NHL uniform website Icethetics published photos of new jersey designs for the Penguins and Flyers.. The gray stripe is reminiscent of the stylized jerseys of the 1970s-80s and the shade of blue looks closer to the uniform of the 2000s. This jersey is so clean-cut it's a perfect complement to today's sweaters as well as it's been a few years since the Blackhawks had a black jersey. I do not hate this. • Buffalo Sabres. Removing Buffalo from the stripe (just because it was there in 2000 doesn't mean it worked then either), taking the gray outline off the numbers and using the 50th-anniversary colors — hello sparkly gold! If ever there was a time to bring back the Gorton’s Fishstick guy on a semi-regular basis, this was it. Be among the first to shop the new Reverse Retro jersey collection, now available on NHL Shop Canada! But would it have been too much to ask for an orange Islanders jersey like in the early 2000s? Over the past few weeks, reports have emerged that NHL teams will be adding a fourth jersey to their lineup. While nothing is confirmed, there is a good chance this is what the alternate sweaters will look like. Originally these jerseys were primarily red with green trim but, honestly, these should be the Devils' jerseys all the time. Sure, the jersey pays homage to the 1998 Stanley Cup-winning squad — which current GM Steve Yzerman captained — and the gray echos the Centennial Classic jerseys from 2016, but these have zero pizzaz. A sublimated jersey (meaning the design is infused into the fabric), it has the originalunique lettering. Personally would have loved to have seen the Rangers go back to the Phil Esposito-era jerseys, but this is always a solid choice to bring back. To be honest, the creativity of taking their own logo and using the North Stars colors, is the only reason it beat out the Avalanche's look. Also, to be fair, a little disappointed they didn't bring back the Todd McFarlane jerseys. Score new NHL Reverse Retro jerseys and Special Edition jerseys, and shop NHL Breakaway, authentic, replica and practice jerseys from the #1 source of NHL gear online. Speaking of Neely and Bourque, this retro jersey is based off of the one they wore in 1988 and 1990 when Boston went to Stanley Cup Finals and the team wore at the old Boston Garden for 15 years. While everyone was freaking out when they saw the Ballard logo on the shoulder, the crest on the front is actually the one the team wore during its last Stanley Cup win in 1967. The year is 2020 and everyone gets a red jersey. And that is why I love that they are using them. A fan favorite, the "Statue of Liberty" jersey makes a return to New York after its debut 24 years ago. Personally, would have preferred the "Mighty" duck goalie mask that is the shoulder patch as the retro but this is a close second choice. Now, not for nothing, it's not a bad jersey — or a bad era — to reverse to. This morning, the NHL finally revealed all of the reverse retro jerseys its 31 teams and I wanted to take a few minutes to break down some of the best and worst of the bunch. The Reverse Retro program is a celebration of the hockey jersey’s confluence of nostalgia, style and broad appeal. Anything vintage Whalers — including adorable whale shoulder patches and the smartest logo in all of sports (if you don't see theH and the W, you do now) is always going to rank high. If the Ducks can bring back Wild Wing, the Blues could have used Cool Cat! Here are 10 of the best. This sweater pays homage to the Senators' inaugural season back in 1992, which is actually the design the team has reverted to when it comes to their everyday home and aways. Updated Nov 17, 2020; Posted Nov 17, 2020 . Courtesy: Adidas. • Vancouver Canucks. Adidas' reverse retro NHL jerseys are here, but not every throwback design was created equal. But just because it's a cool throwback doesn't mean it should be brought back. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), NHL Power Rankings: Watch out for the Bruins, NHL Power Rankings: Golden Knights on top; Playoff races to watch. Kicking it back to the Predators' original jersey from 1998 — see: speed nicks in the numbers, the striping pattern and the crest — the design is purely golden. Maybe a shoulder patch next time? • Chicago Blackhawks. The NHL rolled out "Reverse Retro" alternate jerseys for all 31 of its current teams Monday. Like the front of the jersey but hate the sleeves. So I think 14th works just fine. These jerseys did go through a two-year process from ideation to reality but, honestly, the timing is less than ideal. Production may be reason behind shocking move. The new Adidas uniforms will be worn on ice for select games next season. It's definitely difficult to come up with different iterations of a jersey when your team name is so non-descript as the Flyers. Each team is taking a beloved former jersey from its past and flipping the colors for a fresh new look next season. The Sedin Twins are meer pups in their long-storied NHL careers. The wait is over for NHL fans ready to see adidas' "reverse retro" jerseys. A throwback to when the Legion of Doom (Eric Lindros, John LeClair and Mikael Renberg) dominated, it sports black shoulders that go down the arm — which is a first for the Broad Street Bullies — and a return to the jersey worn back to that 1995 season with a black stripe at the bottom of the jersey. Yes. Fans can buy their own beginning on Dec. 1. I hated the screaming eagle uniform when it was first around, but just swapping the colors seems to make a massive difference. I do not know about you, but I am picturing Pavel Bure blowing past defenders and scoring 50 goals. If they were going for mid-1990s look here they should have used Robo-Penguin. But, the loveably anointed "Meth Bear" — or as the press release calls it, a "fan-favorite bear crest" — from the '70s to '90s is present! NHL, adidas go ‘Reverse Retro’ with latest jersey designs • Cannot wait to break out the Brass Bonanza! Adam Gretz is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Paul says: As mentioned in the press notes, they’ve swapped the usual blue yoke for orange. But, this version is too red and not enough — you know — blue. A rebrand of the jersey sported by the 1997-98 team that made the Stanley Cup Final in the current Capitals color scheme, it's a nice jersey. The league posted an animation on social media, which features a fan’s jersey number and colors changing 31 times as he walks. The Sharks retro jersey circles back to 1998 — which happens to have been during Patrick Marleau's rookie year. A first-time dive for this young franchise into red as the primary color, this reverse retro sports the original jersey logo from the team's 2000 season. Of course, "The Great One" wore silver and black during his time on the West Coast when he accomplished the feat but this is one of the best color combinations — along with the logo he did wear — in the history of the game so it all comes together perfectly. Let’s get weird with these. The first time all 31 franchises were involved in creating alternate jerseys, teams will don the new looks over the course of the upcoming season. However, the red is just too strong and, well, it's just too much. OK, fine. Markus Naslund is on his way to a 40-goal season. Plus, the sabertooth shoulder logo is pure fire. I like them this time around. The gray is the only color shared by both the Hurricanes and the Whalers and is a nice touch to mix in the original team with today's bunch of jerks. • Dallas Stars. Detroit's jersey is iconic. Bold color scheme? This design looked better in the early 1990s in its original black. NHL Power Rankings: Hurricanes’ surprising strength; Rangers on the... it is still only the second best jersey the Stars have unveiled this offseason, not using the Cool Cat jersey in the 1990s. Trevor Linden is on his way back to the Pacific Northwest and the Canucks are sporting these jerseys — just in a weird blue-to-red gradient. • Washington Capitals. Why did the Rangers fire John Davidson and Jeff Gorton? The NHL released all 31 of its Reverse Retro jerseys for the 2021 season. Monday afternoon saw the unveiling of a new set of jerseys rolled out by Adidas and the NHL, comprising the Reverse Retro series that is set to debut this upcoming season. Adidas and the league on Monday released new-look Reverse Retro alternate jerseys. Yes, these are retros of the Oilers first season way back in good ol' 1979 — when Gretzky was shocking the hockey world —but, for whatever reason, this iteration falls flat. Are they pretty? — overlook a third missed opportunity to use the greatest alternate jersey idea ever. Find your adidas NHL - Jerseys at adidas.ca. • New York Islanders. Join me, won’t y… It's gorgeous. Shop Reverse Retro NHL jerseys, available on NHL Shop today, to celebrate your long-standing love for the sport and your excitement for the upcoming season. • Carolina Hurricanes. The NHL and Adidas dually announced its long-rumored Reverse Retro jersey line on Tuesday. Shop official Hockey jerseys at the official online store of the National Hockey League. According to the NHL, it's the first time all 31 teams have participated in a league-wide alternate jersey … This reminds me of their original expansion design when they entered the league, and I always liked that look. The 2020-21 NHL season saw a lot of new and unusual things, largely due to the pandemic, but one highlight was the introduction of the new Reverse Retro uniform series from Adidas. You can not be the Kings and unveil a “retro” jersey that does not feature purple and gold. Another red jersey, but the best red jersey. It is fine, but it is still only the second best jersey the Stars have unveiled this offseason. Welcome to buy NHL jerseys and much more NHL merchandise at the official hockey online shop of the NHL Online Shop. Minnesota didn't have much to throw it back to — they've only had two alternates and... 2. Regardless, the striping is a nice touch as it is a homage to the Las Vegas Thunder of the old International Hockey League. Browse the newest styles of NHL Player Jerseys, T-Shirts, Hoodies and Hats at our official website. It's got clean lines and is a good looking sweater but, let's be honest, that shoulder patch would be pure fire as the crest instead. Bummer. • Boston Bruins. A classic look, but I would have liked it better without the white stripe down at the bottom of the sleeve and if the goofy bear would have been featured on the front. Minnesota Wild. Yes, Mario wore this one back in 1997 and Snoop Dogg sported this style in his "Gin & Juice" music video. The only way this jersey could have been topped was if they incorporated a rat into it. 2020 meet 2004.The 2004 Stanley Cup championshipjersey gets an upgrade totoday's Lightning colors. You take the good with the bad. The Kachina look, the purple, and the overall design just work for me. — would have made this whole ensemble really pop. But, itdoes leave one with another head-scratcher: Why did they ever get rid of that amazing logo? The numbers suggest the years a jersey design was originally worn and then flipped for this collection. Embrace it. Honestly this just reminds me of something they would wear at their next outdoor game. Amazing how you can go from the “ turd burgers ” to those in the span of a few... • LA should wear purple and gold all the time. These jerseys, referred to as “Reverse Retro” uniforms, will make a nod to every team’s past during select games. • New Jersey Devils. NHL Power Rankings: Ranking the 31 'Reverse Retro' jerseys: This week we rank them from the best, to the missed opportunities. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @AGretz. However, for whatever reason, it doesn't scream, "winner." End of story. • Edmonton Oilers. Crisp, clean and with solid lines, this jersey has and will always be perfect. With Lou Lamoriello in charge as the team's GM, it's a conservative one for the squad from Long Island. NHL Reverse Retro Jerseys Adidas Analysis. What's old is young and fresh again. After months and months of leaks and speculation, the NHL confirmed on Tuesday that Reverse Retro jerseys are coming. After weeks of speculation, and a few drool-worthy teasings by the NHL and teams alike, the homage to old-school hockey jerseys is officially here. • Pittsburgh Penguins. Instead, they just outlined the star in it. • Winnipeg Jets. We've got massive assortment of hockey apparel and accessories to make sure your NHL gear is up-to-date. “It is time for the Senators to return to our roots,” said owner Eugene Melnyk back when the team announced its rebrand in October. Adidas left clues on what each would look like by placing the year that inspired their Reverse Retro jersey on the back. It is bold, it is different, and it is excellent. • How beautiful are those Sabres jerseys? • Vegas Golden Knights. According to Icethetics, seen in the photos are Fanatics-branded Breakaway jerseys.. Minnesota didn't have much to throw it back to — they've only had two alternates and have made subtle tweaks to the general design for their home and aways — but the organization hit it out of the park with this one. An Original Six squad, the perfect simplicity of the sweater is what makes it so special. Originally an alternate jersey in 1998, it became the team's home sweater from 2000-03 and was the one Hall of Famer (when he's officially inducted in 2021) Jarome Iginla sported when he won the Art Ross and Rocket Richard Trophies in 2002. In this week’s edition of the NHL Power Rankings we take a look at the league’s newest collection of jerseys and rank all of the 31 Reverse Retros that were unveiled on Monday. Where does your team’s newest jersey rank? It's a nice complement to the white and black jersey and sports the modified “2D” logo. Recommandé pour vous en fonction de ce qui est populaire • Avis Not a huge fan of the sleeves, otherwise it reminds me of exactly what almost every Flyers jersey has ever looked like. The Sharks have two colors that work for them: Those colors are teal and black. • Los Angeles Kings. • Anaheim Ducks. They take a back seat here. Let's get Wild! While "Stars" in silver is a nice touch — since the jersey is in honor of the team that won the Cup — the crest almost disappears into the icy all-white background. ", #ReverseRetro @adidashockey pic.twitter.com/B9nhVAyK0b. This version pays tribute to the 1977 Stanley Cup. A Pittsburgh retro jersey was screaming for old school powder blue or the yellow jersey sported in the '80s. A Nordiques jersey? Rangers 'disappointed' Tom Wilson not suspended, call George Parros 'unfit' to run NHL player safety, Rangers 'disappointed' Tom Wilson not facing suspension. Every detail is spot on from the color scheme (team first wore blue alternates in 1998) to the logo to the bright and easy to read numbers and of course that beautiful shoulder patch. • Calgary Flames. • San Jose Sharks. This jersey is definitely an extension of that. There is perhaps nothing so contentious in the NHL as debating jerseys. With the igloo logo andfleur-de-lis? On Monday, adidas and the NHL revealed the “reverse retro” looks for all 31 teams. It is time to return to our heritage, but in a bold, new manner.”. Some are fantastic and some are...not so much. Old and Reverse Retro jerseys of the NHL's Original Six teams. However, this was a big miss. The Stars had one thing to do: take the 1999 Stanley Cup sweater and make it "victory green." • Ottawa Senators. Both jerseys fit the description of the “reverse retro” alternate sweaters rumored to be coming to the NHL next season. Desert landscape like the Phoenix Coyotes' original alternate jersey back in 1999? Although, the purple is a much nicer look than the original green. I get a 1980s feelings from this. The only team whose reverse retro isnottied to a specific year, this jersey instead weaves together elements from the history of the long-storied franchise. Another jersey that I used to hate, but I am coming around on the idea of a fire breathing horse-dragon. All day, yes. The "Fish Sticks" jersey will never see the light of day again. Hockey fans rejoice, the action on the ice is making a comeback! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Other than that I have no strong feeling on the jersey itself one way or the other. Absolutely, positively, and without a doubt. But "with my mind on my money and my money on my mind," this is just another bland jersey to pass on. Always a big fan of the Devils Christmas color scheme. NHL reverse retro jerseys, ranked: The best, worst of adidas' 2021 designs for every team 1. "Through the years, the design of each team jersey has evolved to balance history and authenticity with cultural touchpoints. (NHL… The debut jersey of The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. I think this would have been really good if not for that “Buffalo” slapped on the bottom. I like this logo, but this color does not work and I would have liked to have seen more to honor Atlanta since, you know, that is this team’s history and origin. • Florida Panthers. Clean and crisp is the best way to describe this jersey for the Original Six squad. “The fans of this great franchise have high expectations. A jersey ... with swords ... weeks after the agent of one of your goalies ... tweeted a picture of a sword through him as if he's being stabbed in the back. Now in a bolder blue, a deeper red and less splash on the sleeve, this classic looks modern and stylish and is just a good-looking jersey. Browse a wide selection of NHL Reverse Retro jerseys from all 31 teams that your favorite players will wear in the upcoming NHL season. The iconic flaming horse is a tip of the cowboy hat to the Calgary Stampede and is a simple, yet perfect, logo. Honestly, a yellow jersey is always a solid choice for the Bruins, as is the reversal to the logo that Bruins legends like Derek Sanderson, Johnny Bucyk, Cam Neely and one Raymond Bourque wore is also a nice touch. • Montreal Canadiens. This logo looks better surrounded by all the red than it did in its original blue design. Hmmm, is this throwback really an homage to the 41-year-old grizzled veteran? Overall, it's a solid design, although there are a few tweaks that would have pushed it even higher on this list. https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-reveals-adidas-reverse-retro-jerseys/c-319633384 • Arizona Coyotes. Why the Panthers swapped out this gorgeous crest for the Joel Quenneville-look-alike is anyone's guess. As someone who grew up watching '90s hockey, those sweaters were a personal favorite with the blue and red flipped. Classic. That team included the likes of Bob Gainey, Guy Lafleur, Larry Robinson and Steve Shutt — all Hall of Famers. Colorado Avalanche. 2001. Who doesn't think of that one when picturing Jaromir Jagr and his poofy mullet in all its glory. Listed as a throwback to the 2000 alternate — it of red and black fame — this jersey's layout mimics that original alternate, including the city in the stripe and crossed swords, but in the team's present colors. • Toronto Maple Leafs. Rangers, Capitals start off game with six fights in first five minutes, NHL standings: Seeding scenarios, breakdown for final spots in 2021 playoffs, NHL standings: Seedings, breakdown for final playoff spots, IIHF U18 Men's World Championship 2021: Time, TV channel, live stream, where, when, schedule, Why did the Rangers fire John Davidson and Jeff Gorton?