OT: Which threads blow you away? The great jersey debate

[A Star is Burns]

I mean, some of these outdoor game jerseys can look a little weird, but I personally like that they try new things on some of them. I get more annoyed by the sacred franchises that change like a stripe for these things but it's the boring same old same old. I like weird new stuff. Even with the Caps, it's not my cup of tea, but I've seen some people like them and I think they will work well in the football stadium setting. I've liked the way the red on ours pops since it leaked long ago. I'm excited to get one.

 

[AD Skinner]

I think I like the flag on the pants but I cant find a freaking still image that shows them just these jumbled Jason Bourne videos jumping around like max headroom can't actually see anything

 

[Svechhammer]

I think I like the flag on the pants but I cant find a freaking still image that shows them just these jumbled Jason Bourne videos jumping around like max headroom can't actually see anything

 

[Derailed75]

I like the number on the helmet, not sure about the angled too big logo though.

 

[Svechhammer]

Alright, I tweaked my template to fit the current Adidas template so that it can be a bit more accurate... Based on that, this is what I have for the SS mockup:

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Its basically the same as before, just with the current neck treatment and added the stitching for the fight strap on the back of the jersey. That actually helps keep everything in proportion.

Now, based on this, I spent a little time mocking up what I would like to see the Canes migrate to in 2023-24 as our full time home and away sets.... What do you think?

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While it looks familiar, it actually combines design elements from many of our looks. The striping pattern is from the red jerseys we wore last year. The black hem stripe on the pants is what we wore 1999-2006. The numbers are what we wore until 2013. The shoulder patch on the white is from our current aways, and on the home is from the ReverseRetro from this year. The neck treatment is from the 25th anniversary jersey. And then I copied over the stripe and neck patterns to the away, neither of which we've ever used on the away.

lol yeah, I wasn't really all that close, was I?

 

[Sigurd]

Oh boy, they went there with the helmets

Oh man. That is so awesome looking. That picture with Svech is the best one I've seen yet of the new look. That should be the poster image of it.

I also wanted to say that if they ever make a new alternate jersey now that the black jersey/Hurricane warning flag logo is our home jersey starting with this season (the right decision), this outdoor jersey has a lot of design elements I'd want in a future alternate jersey. Frankly, looking at that picture of Svech in the outdoor jersey, I'd want the whole outfit used as an alternate (minus the Navy credit union logo).

The Hurricane eye on the outdoor jersey is the best the logo has every looked on a jersey IMO. A much needed update to the logo. Love it. Also, I'm interested in seeing more pictures of the helmet with the logo.

Some of the little details are very nice too. The Hurricane warning flag for the Captain patch as was pointed out is nice.

 

[Svechhammer]

Oh man. That is so awesome looking. That picture with Svech is the best one I've seen yet of the new look. That should be the poster image of it.

I also wanted to say that if they ever make a new alternate jersey now that the black jersey/Hurricane warning flag logo is our home jersey starting with this season (the right decision), this outdoor jersey has a lot of design elements I'd want in a future alternate jersey. Frankly, looking at that picture of Svech in the outdoor jersey, I'd want the whole outfit used as an alternate (minus the Navy credit union logo).

The Hurricane eye on the outdoor jersey is the best the logo has every looked on a jersey IMO. A much needed update to the logo. Love it. Also, I'm interested in seeing more pictures of the helmet with the logo.

Some of the little details are very nice too. The Hurricane warning flag for the Captain patch as was pointed out is nice.

I actually agree a lot with this. I love the red and black eye logo. I think it simplifies it in a way that plays well on the jersey and works extremely well on the black base. I'll go so far as to say they could use this as inspiration for a full on overhaul of the uniforms.

In person the grey heathered stripe works with the red stripe and black base. The color difference is definitely there and it plays well together. I think they should lean into this treatment. The main tweak I would do is to get rid of the oversized arm numbers and the angled arm stripes, but other than that, it's a pretty good look. I'll go so far as to say this red and black logo would play well with the current black jersey.

 

[SvechneJerk]

The wife picked one up for me today. I like it considerably more “in person” than in the photos.

 

[tarheelhockey]

The wife picked one up for me today. I like it considerably more “in person” than in the photos.

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I like that they are a subtle tribute to the sleeveless jerseys.

 

[MinJaBen]

I like that they are a subtle tribute to the sleeveless jerseys.

Nothing says redneck hockey like a wife beater jersey.

 

[Svechhammer]

Nothing says redneck hockey like a wife beater jersey.

That would be the aways, obviously

 

[Cole World]

Well, nearly 3 months after ordering on 11/6. CPS/The Eye should seriously consider investing in retail in-house embroidery or someone local.

But, it sure is glorious

 

[tarheelhockey]

Well, nearly 3 months after ordering on 11/6. CPS/The Eye should seriously consider investing in retail in-house embroidery or someone local.

But, it sure is glorious

*jealousy ensues*

 

[Cole World]

*jealousy ensues*

Ha thanks man. I always like to support those guys, but nearly 3 months was a wild amount of time. Unfortunately ordered my stadium jersey through NHLshop since the eye wasn’t offering customization. Not expecting it before the game, though it does say “ships on or before March 10”

 

[tarheelhockey]

Ha thanks man. I always like to support those guys, but nearly 3 months was a wild amount of time. Unfortunately ordered my stadium jersey through NHLshop since the eye wasn’t offering customization. Not expecting it before the game, though it does say “ships on or before March 10”

As a possible alternative, I think one of the smaller Eye stores on the 100 level (maybe on the West side?) is doing while-you-wait jersey customization during games. Of course this won't help if they don't have the nameplates/numbers on hand.

 

[cptjeff]

As a possible alternative, I think one of the smaller Eye stores on the 100 level (maybe on the West side?) is doing while-you-wait jersey customization during games. Of course this won't help if they don't have the nameplates/numbers on hand.

Those are also heat pressed only, not stitched. If you get it sent out through the eye, they have the same people that do the on ice jerseys sew them, and it's no extra charge versus the heat press. I'd rather have the stitched even if it takes much longer.

 

[Canes]

I need to get a 25th anniversary Aho jersey before it's too late. I also want a black Necas jersey. And maybe a reverse retro Svech. All with the real deal stitching. People dream of winning the powerball so they can buy a Ferrari, I dream of winning it for sports memorabilia.

 

[Cole World]

I need to get a 25th anniversary Aho jersey before it's too late. I also want a black Necas jersey. And maybe a reverse retro Svech. All with the real deal stitching. People dream of winning the powerball so they can buy a Ferrari, I dream of winning it for sports memorabilia.

Nice thing here is NHLShop/Fanatics has the Seabass 25ths ready to go right now, so you’d avoid the delay.

And yes, the weakness for the jerseys is strong. I went with Burnzie for the stadium jersey, and even though I’m sure it won’t make it in time for the 18th, it’ll be a fun one to wear for years to come

 

[AD Skinner]

I just can't get over how great the original jersey still looks. I known they probably won't but id be tickled to go back to that look full time. And whats their record in those? Seems like they haven't lost a game yet wearing them

 

[Svechhammer]

 

[Svechhammer]

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Huge shock

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

It’s always been my dream to have an 05-06 authentic Brind’amour jersey with the C and Stanley cup patch. I look periodically on eBay but they’re either signed jerseys (I want to be able to wear this, not just display it) or they’re a jersey from another season etc. I need to start looking more often.

 

[cptjeff]

It’s always been my dream to have an 05-06 authentic Brind’amour jersey with the C and Stanley cup patch. I look periodically on eBay but they’re either signed jerseys (I want to be able to wear this, not just display it) or they’re a jersey from another season etc. I need to start looking more often.

Get one from another season and add the patch. And honestly, just about the only difference from the authentics to the replicas of that era is the fight strap.

But you're fighting an uphill battle trying to find one these days. They're getting pretty ancient and the originals are getting quite scarce, and there's a lot more demand and a lot fewer people selling old jerseys now then there were during the dark years. Back then there were tons of great deals to be had on the classic jerseys.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

I am lucky to have a black 2005 ovechkin ccm jersey in black. CCM/Koho was the gold standard in jerseys.