Saturday, June 23, 2007

6 teams will "modernize" their Jerseys

According to Tarik El-Bashir, a Capitals beatwriter for the Washington Post:

"Six other teams -- Boston, Columbus, Ottawa, San Jose, Tampa Bay and Vancouver-- also will make changes to their uniforms as the NHL switches to a new form-fitting uniform designed by Reebok. The Capitals' overhaul is among the most extensive because both the logo and colors are completely different."

Here are the Jerseys I have leads on, note that they are all designed by RBK (view pictures at the end of the article):

1) Vancouver Canucks: The Canucks will be making a drastic change to their jerseys, even though the colours will "practically" remain the same.

Their logo, as well, will change, turning into a blue, green and white pilot inside a dark blue triangle.

Verdict: This was a perfect change for the Canucks, as they add a brand new and more coherent logo to their front. Very nice jersey!

2) Boston Bruins: This shouldn't be called a "change" due to the fact that the Bruins are only adding a white stripe to their vintage jersey.

Verdict: Even though only adding a single element to their jersey, the Bruins' new jerseys are quite nice and modern at the same time. Very good choice!

3) Columbus Blue Jackets: Columbus' new jersey is a blend between their alternate jersey last season and their regular ones.

Their new home jersey is exactly the same as last year's alternate, but with a new feel and texture, while their away one is the exact same pattern as their new home jersey, but in a different colour, white.

Verdict: Finally moving on from their inaugural jerseys, the Blue Jackets will wear much more appealing jerseys next season. Very good move!

Jerseys:

1) Vancouver Canucks
2) Boston Bruins

3) Columbus Blue Jackets


Note: Every new jersey will be adding the "NHL" Logo to their collar.

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