Any concept jerseys that you wish we had?

[CasusBelli]

My biggest issue with the current Reverse Retro is that it's not "reverse" anything. It's a watered down version of an older jersey. They are so afraid to take a risk.

Definitely agree on that front.

I think NHL teams could learn a lot from EPL teams when it comes to jerseys / kits. Teams keep the essence of their jerseys every year (Man U is always red and white; Chelsea is always blue; etc) — but they get creative with patterns. You’ll see zigzag patterns in muted colors underneath. You’ll see a white away jersey one year and a pink one the next and a lime one after that. It lets you explore different possibilities, bring more jerseys to market / to sell, and — let’s face it — is just fun.

Chelsea example:

 

[NYR94]

Just bring back the 1994 jerseys.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Definitely agree on that front.

I think NHL teams could learn a lot from EPL teams when it comes to jerseys / kits. Teams keep the essence of their jerseys every year (Man U is always red and white; Chelsea is always blue; etc) — but they get creative with patterns. You’ll see zigzag patterns in muted colors underneath. You’ll see a white away jersey one year and a pink one the next and a lime one after that. It lets you explore different possibilities, bring more jerseys to market / to sell, and — let’s face it — is just fun.

Chelsea example:

Sorry, but this is a really bad point because you are focusing on the home jersey only and that's not what we are talking about here.

If you show me an overview of Chelsea's away jerseys, you see why I don't understand the reluctance to try something new.

The Reverse Retro (or any alternate jersey) is never meant to replace the home or away jersey. It's an addition to the jerseys, not a replacement.

 

[CasusBelli]

Sorry, but this is a really bad point because you are focusing on the home jersey only and that's not what we are talking about here.

If you show me an overview of Chelsea's away jerseys, you see why I don't understand the reluctance to try something new.

The Reverse Retro (or any alternate jersey) is never meant to replace the home or away jersey. It's an addition to the jerseys, not a replacement.

Because in the NHL, once you pick a jersey, you’re stuck with it for a while — and you have to pick from generic templates. Chelsea switch their always every year — and far more drastically. But the front is always the logo of the main sponsor with the Chelsea crest on the chest. Things get hairier once you start playing with logos too.

The 2020 away kit:

The 2021 away kit:

And this year:

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Because in the NHL, once you pick a jersey, you’re stuck with it for a while — and you have to pick from generic templates. Chelsea switch their always every year — and far more drastically. But the front is always the logo of the main sponsor with the Chelsea crest on the chest. Things get hairier once you start playing with logos too.

The 2020 away kit:

The 2021 away kit:

And this year:

In the last 10 years the Rangers have had 4 different jerseys which they only used for 1 season each. None of them replaced anything permanently.

 

[CasusBelli]

In the last 10 years the Rangers have had 4 different jerseys which they only used for 1 season each. None of them replaced anything permanently.

Wasn’t some of that due to the switch from Reebok to Adidas?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Wasn’t some of that due to the switch from Reebok to Adidas?

No. That was a totally separate issue

 

[nyrmetros]

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I would love to see a Rangers neon Sweater.

Absolutely terrible.

 

[nyrmetros]

Definitely agree on that front.

I think NHL teams could learn a lot from EPL teams when it comes to jerseys / kits. Teams keep the essence of their jerseys every year (Man U is always red and white; Chelsea is always blue; etc) — but they get creative with patterns. You’ll see zigzag patterns in muted colors underneath. You’ll see a white away jersey one year and a pink one the next and a lime one after that. It lets you explore different possibilities, bring more jerseys to market / to sell, and — let’s face it — is just fun.

Chelsea example:

The 97 - 99 Umbro home kit with the Auto-Glass sponsor with the collar in long sleeve was the best,

 

[nyrmetros]

New York Rangers - The (unofficial) NHL Uniform Database

 

[Rebel18]

They need to wear the 94 jerseys again. Haven't worn them since 1997. I get that the string jersey is a classic look but the 80s and 90s jerseys were the best imo and there were many great memories achieved wearing them for so many.

 

[Baby Punisher]

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I would love to see a Rangers neon Sweater.

This jersey makes me think that after the game the Dallas-Star players are going to be doing some DOT roadwork filling potholes or paving a road at night.

 

[DrandonBudinsky]

What is that from? Wish the red was a bit brighter but that's a beauty otherwise.

These were made by Starter in the late ‘90s as part of their “fashion jerseys” line for the NHL. They even produced a predominantly black version of the blue Rangers jerseys:

 

[DrandonBudinsky]

As far as concepts go, this is pretty sharp. Credit goes to Nick Burton from the icethetics site.

I think they are enough of a variation on a theme to be both different and classic looking at the same time. Honestly, it ticks the box of the “Reverse Retro” definition than the current RR Liberty does.

I would even go further and say they’d look pretty classy and retro with the faux-leather pantshell like what the Minnesota Wild wore for the Winter Classic against the Blues

 

[rangersfansince08]

These were made by Starter in the late ‘90s as part of their “fashion jerseys” line for the NHL. They even produced a predominantly black version of the blue Rangers jerseys:
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gotta admit not usually a fan of black jerseys but this looks good

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

As far as concepts go, this is pretty sharp. Credit goes to Nick Burton from the icethetics site.

I think they are enough of a variation on a theme to be both different and classic looking at the same time. Honestly, it ticks the box of the “Reverse Retro” definition than the current RR Liberty does.View attachment 518679

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I would even go further and say they’d look pretty classy and retro with the faux-leather pantshell like what the Minnesota Wild wore for the Winter Classic against the Blues

I like the sweater mockup here. These look good! Tasteful, modern and retro at the same time. As far as the pants go I'd be fine wearing our regulars with them. I feel like our red pants are a staple of our uniforms now. Feels like we've used those for everything. Correct me if I am wrong but I think the only times they've been modified recently were the Stadium Series and 2018 WC games. The stripes weren't on the SS and in 2018 they just had thick white ones with the same design.

 

[DrandonBudinsky]

I like the sweater mockup here. These look good! Tasteful, modern and retro at the same time. As far as the pants go I'd be fine wearing our regulars with them. I feel like our red pants are a staple of our uniforms now. Feels like we've used those for everything. Correct me if I am wrong but I think the only times they've been modified recently were the Stadium Series and 2018 WC games. The stripes weren't on the SS and in 2018 they just had thick white ones with the same design.

@PlamsUnlimited Yes, you're correct. They've mostly worn the same pantshell except for the two outdoor game uniforms you mentioned. The Stadium Series set being just plain red with no striping really made the Rangers resemble the Blue Jackets, in my opinion. Here's a side by side I made to compare:

You were also right they don't really need to stray from the red pantshell. I was curious, so I did a quick messy mockup of what brown faux leather pants (with their current stripe pattern) would have looked like with the 2012 Winter Classic jerseys. I'm 50/50 on it now. I could take it or leave it. The only reason I wouldn't mind it is it hearkens back to the era of the last century when this shield was their official team logo

By the way. Who else can't believe this game was TEN YEARS AGO?

TEN. YEARS.

Time flies.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

@PlamsUnlimited Yes, you're correct. They've mostly worn the same pantshell except for the two outdoor game uniforms you mentioned. The Stadium Series set being just plain red with no striping really made the Rangers resemble the Blue Jackets, in my opinion. Here's a side by side I made to compare:
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You were also right they don't really need to stray from the red pantshell. I was curious, so I did a quick messy mockup of what brown faux leather pants (with their current stripe pattern) would have looked like with the 2012 Winter Classic jerseys. I'm 50/50 on it now. I could take it or leave it. The only reason I wouldn't mind it is it hearkens back to the era of the last century when this shield was their official team logo

By the way. Who else can't believe this game was TEN YEARS AGO?

TEN. YEARS.

Time flies.
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I still can't believe our home Winter Classic was already 4 years ago... make the ride stop I want to get off now please

 

[nyrmetros]

These were made by Starter in the late ‘90s as part of their “fashion jerseys” line for the NHL. They even produced a predominantly black version of the blue Rangers jerseys:
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Everyone had back in the day playing street hockey. I boycotted it.

 

[DrandonBudinsky]

Everyone had back in the day playing street hockey. I boycotted it.

Hah! I do remember that!

Back then, I just thought they were bad knockoffs being produced. Though, you have to admit. While the black ones looked weird, the red ones REALLY looked wrong. How many of us here purged these from our memory.

Similar look of the Colorado diagonals the Avs would go on to wear.

 

[nyrmetros]

No one seems to mention that Starter replica jerseys had double stitched elbows.....