New York Islanders: Reverse Retro Jersey: Fisherman is back!

[MikeyMike01]

The recent NY is great and I want more of that

This horrendous abomination?

I didn’t think there was anyone who actually likes that logo.

 

[Big L]

This horrendous abomination?

I didn’t think there was anyone who actually likes that logo.

The logo is fine, the pilgrim top is f***ing bizarre

 

[MikeyMike01]

The logo is fine, the pilgrim top is f***ing bizarre

I can’t stand the logo at all. It’s way too basic and looks incomplete. It’s also weirdly proportioned.

Not to mention, the main purpose of that logo’s debut was to remove Long Island from the team to appeal to Brooklyn.

 

[PK Cronin]

This horrendous abomination?

I didn’t think there was anyone who actually likes that logo.

It's good. The jersey could use some work though, but that isn't because the logo is bad.

I can’t stand the logo at all. It’s way too basic and looks incomplete. It’s also weirdly proportioned.

Not to mention, the main purpose of that logo’s debut was to remove Long Island from the team to appeal to Brooklyn.

"Too basic" is always the complaint that comes from people who don't understand the purpose of a logo (that's not a dig, just a common issue).

What's weird about the proportions?

This logo wasn't introduced until 2018/19, and the original version it's based off of was introduced in 2014/15 before the team moved to Brooklyn. This is the third iteration of the logo and it's by far the best one. It's clean and simple, improves upon an element of the original logo, and most importantly, it can be used in a multitude of ways that the original logo cannot.

 

[MJF]

It's good.



"Too basic" is always the complaint that comes from people who don't understand the purpose of a logo (that's not a dig, just a common issue).

What's weird about the proportions?

This logo wasn't introduced until 2018/19, and the original version it's based off of was introduced in 2014/15 before the team moved to Brooklyn. This is the third iteration of the logo and it's by far the best one. It's clean and simple, improves upon an element of the original logo, and most importantly, it can be used in a multitude of ways that the original logo cannot.

I liked our Stadium Series uniform. Would be perfectly okay with that being a 3rd jersey again.

 

[Throttle]

This horrendous abomination?

I didn’t think there was anyone who actually likes that logo.

You would be surprised, a lot of people like that logo because it says 'NY.' Clean, simple, to the point. It's essentially an extract from the original.

Now, they should put in a simple space to separate the N and Y so it's more noticeable its a N and Y and the Y is made up of a hockey stick.

It was not designed for Brooklyn, it was part of a subtle strategy to get a broader appeal of the Isles as NY, not just the Island.

I liked our Stadium Series uniform. Would be perfectly okay with that being a 3rd jersey again.

Same, I prefer less orange too. Bring in the silver/grey a bit more.

 

[PK Cronin]

You would be surprised, a lot of people like that logo because it says 'NY.' Clean, simple, to the point. It's essentially an extract from the original.

Now, they should put in a simple space to separate the N and Y so it's more noticeable its a N and Y and the Y is made up of a hockey stick.

It was not designed for Brooklyn, it was part of a subtle strategy to get a broader appeal of the Isles as NY, not just the Island.


Same, I prefer less orange too. Bring in the silver/grey a bit more.

I actually think the picture chosen is a good example of why it's necessary. If you're looking at the helmet and see the Islanders logo, who can actually recognize what that is? The only people who would be able to correctly identify what that is and what is going on are the fans of the team. It's a muddled mess from a distance or when it's shrunk down too much. The NY would do really well there.

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

I would really like, now I can't do photoshop or anything, but an idea is to have the lighthouse on the chest and utilize the NY logos from the Stadium Series on the shoulders.

I know that blends two generations, so it won't happen, but with the right colors applied I think that could be great. Even without the shoulders, I feel like the lighthouse would be a great crest and be a happy compromise from going full fisherman.

 

[PROMputt]

Sorry but I am 57 and pro Fisherman logo. I always go the other way with this. When the Islanders win i ask "how you them like them fishsticks tonight!" Always own it and they never have a comeback.

 

[MJF]

Sorry but I am 57 and pro Fisherman logo. I always go the other way with this. When the Islanders win i ask "how you them like them fishsticks tonight!" Always own it and they never have a comeback.

As little as we won back then??? I’m sure you didn’t get to say that very much.

 

[CupHolders]

Sorry but I am 57 and pro Fisherman logo. I always go the other way with this. When the Islanders win i ask "how you them like them fishsticks tonight!" Always own it and they never have a comeback.

Agree. Not so much that I’m a fan of the jersey. But a fan of owning your experience. Don’t let others dictate what you’re supposed to be ashamed of.

Islanders will always be the “black sheep,” or the “other team” of New York. Besides rooting for the Rangers is like rooting for the Empire in Star Wars.

Also…

Old Man Rage > Millennial Fanalyticians!

 

[Isles Fan]

Only this organization would bring back a jersey/logo that embarrassed the organization and gave the league another reason to make them a laughing stock.

 

[IslandersFan17]

Only this organization would bring back a jersey/logo that embarrassed the organization and gave the league another reason to make them a laughing stock.

You mean like hiring a backup goalie straight to the front office because he was good at fantasy sports?

What logo did we have when that happened?

 

[JKP]

Only this organization would bring back a jersey/logo that embarrassed the organization and gave the league another reason to make them a laughing stock.

Personally, that logo rekindles horrible memories. My sons, who are 17 and 19, think it’s awesome. They didn’t live the pain that those of us of a certain age did. To them, it’s just cool…

I’m sure that if they bring it back, there was marketing research that told them they’d sell more to people like my kids. And it’s all about the $$…

 

[Mike C]

Personally, that logo rekindles horrible memories. My sons, who are 17 and 19, think it’s awesome. They didn’t live the pain that those of us of a certain age did. To them, it’s just cool…

I’m sure that if they bring it back, there was marketing research that told them they’d sell more to people like my kids. And it’s all about the $$…

ALWAYS about the money!

 

[IslandersFan17]

Personally, that logo rekindles horrible memories. My sons, who are 17 and 19, think it’s awesome. They didn’t live the pain that those of us of a certain age did. To them, it’s just cool…

I’m sure that if they bring it back, there was marketing research that told them they’d sell more to people like my kids. And it’s all about the $$…

How many things aren’t about $? Literally alternate uniforms have been a money grab since their inception.

 

[JKP]

How many things aren’t about $? Literally alternate uniforms have been a money grab since their inception.

Yeah, I agree. My point was more I think they think they’re going to sell more than they expect to turn folks off. Anyone under 40 probably doesn’t share the trauma the rest of us older fans do. And the under 40s are more likely spending money on swag than us older folk.

 

[IslandersFan17]

Yeah, I agree. My point was more I think they think they’re going to sell more than they expect to turn folks off. Anyone under 40 probably doesn’t share the trauma the rest of us older fans do. And the under 40s are more likely spending money on swag than us older folk.

Absolutely, there is going to be a demographic that will be more inclined to purchase them.

I just refuse to believe that time period was so much worse compared to a lot of situations where we are wearing our original logo.

 

[Mike C]

Absolutely, there is going to be a demographic that will be more inclined to purchase them.

I just refuse to believe that time period was so much worse compared to a lot of situations where we are wearing our original logo.

Been wearing this for decades!

 

[JKP]

Absolutely, there is going to be a demographic that will be more inclined to purchase them.

I just refuse to believe that time period was so much worse compared to a lot of situations where we are wearing our original logo.

Fair point. But hard to imagine worse than the Spano “era”…

 

[The Real JT]

This horrendous abomination?

I didn’t think there was anyone who actually likes that logo.

Always hated that uni.

It’s like New Coke and the NY Jets 80’s helmet.

Don’t mess with the original.

 

[Isles Junkie]

to the group of people complaining about how the fisherman reminds them of how bad we were when they wore that jersey; we have sucked in our classic uniform too. I just don't get that argument.

We have a boring team name and a boring logo and it just doesn't lend itself to marketing and jersey design the same way as say the Sharks do. 3rd jerseys/retro reverse etc are nothing more than marketing opportunities for the teams/league to make money. Bring back the fisherman. Give us a 3rd jersey with a lighthouse logo. Give us another 3rd jersey in a few years with some other nautical theme.

Let the people yell at the clouds how it isn't traditional. Who cares. Meanwhile, we're a franchise that's done relatively nothing in 40 years. We aren't a worthy enough franchise to think it's sacrilige to mess aroune with our uniforms.

 

[KnishOfTheCrease]

Amen!

 

[IslandersFan17]

So how many are going to get a Kadri fisherman jersey

 

[gordie43]

to the group of people complaining about how the fisherman reminds them of how bad we were when they wore that jersey; we have sucked in our classic uniform too. I just don't get that argument.

We have a boring team name and a boring logo and it just doesn't lend itself to marketing and jersey design the same way as say the Sharks do. 3rd jerseys/retro reverse etc are nothing more than marketing opportunities for the teams/league to make money. Bring back the fisherman. Give us a 3rd jersey with a lighthouse logo. Give us another 3rd jersey in a few years with some other nautical theme.

Let the people yell at the clouds how it isn't traditional. Who cares. Meanwhile, we're a franchise that's done relatively nothing in 40 years. We aren't a worthy enough franchise to think it's sacrilige to mess aroune with our uniforms.

While I wasn’t around for it the isles did win 4 straight Stanley cups with that original crest, and had some memorable moments along the way.

With the fisherman we had chaos and Spano.