colinturner95 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 If only the Stars had some source they could draw upon for inspiration.. something from their past, maybe... Oh, hey:I think if the Dallas Stars get rid of the stuff near the shoulders, use their colors, that they could pull it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phutmasterflex Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I don't understand why the Stars are doing all of the anniversary stuff this year. They're a season early. 93-94 was their first in Dallas.Do lockouts count? Go A's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillmont Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I don't understand why the Stars are doing all of the anniversary stuff this year. They're a season early. 93-94 was their first in Dallas.This is their 20th year in Dallas. Would be their 20th season if not the 04-05 lockout. But in terms of anniversaries, this is the 20th year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Which brings up an annoying bit of inconsistency with sports teams in general; some celebrate anniversary seasons, and some celebrate anniversary years.For instance, the Bucs celebrated 30 seasons in Tampa in 2005 (as a team that began play in 1976). Conversely, the Lightning are celebrating 20 years in Tampa this year (as a team formed in 1991-92). It's not the best example, thanks to the lockout, but it does immediately come to mind.EDIT: Should say 1992-93. Still, celebrating 20 years in 2012-13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubba Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Which brings up an annoying bit of inconsistency with sports teams in general; some celebrate anniversary seasons, and some celebrate anniversary years.For instance, the Bucs celebrated 30 seasons in Tampa in 2005 (as a team that began play in 1976). Conversely, the Lightning are celebrating 20 years in Tampa this year (as a team formed in 1991-92). It's not the best example, thanks to the lockout, but it does immediately come to mind.Also, while the Mariners and Blue Jays were established in the same year, Toronto celebrated its 30th in '06, while Seattle celebrated its 35th last year.Also, VancouverFan69: Give it up already. Nobody cares about your humungous-big signature. PotD: 29/1/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly97flyer Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 If they haven't officially announced the new logo then what is this logo that's prominently featured on their website?I was thinking the same thing.We see a lot of teams ween in new logos so to speak, especially on team websites. Maybe the focus is on the Star by itself because that will be a major component of the new logo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Weren't the Lightning planning on introducing more black into their uniforms this year? Has that been put on hold?There was talk about that when they unveiled the new look in January 2011. But when they announced that they were keeping the BOLTS alternate for this season, I think that killed expectations. I forget if they actually said there'd be no changes or if it was just assumed, though.If the Lightning want to keep the Bolts alt, then at least replace the shoulder patch with the current logo rather than the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan33 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 If the Lightning want to keep the Bolts alt, then at least replace the shoulder patch with the current logo rather than the latter.That logo is so much better than the current it's depressing! All they needed to was put that on the front of a blue jersey with simplified striping and they'd have a unique look that respects their history and 2004 cup achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm fond of this, as it communicates the name without words and has more going on than just a grey circle. I don't understand why their actual logo said "Tampa Bay" without saying "Lightning." Just looked half-done to me, having been used to the old logo in all its amateur-hour glory. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan33 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I disagree. The map of florida is poorly rendered and it bleeds into the black and blue details on the Bolt. The 2007-2011 logo didn't need to say "Lightning" as it is represented by the icon of the bolt. That being said I'd still take it over the awful current logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodboy13 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm fond of this, as it communicates the name without words and has more going on than just a grey circle. I don't understand why their actual logo said "Tampa Bay" without saying "Lightning." Just looked half-done to me, having been used to the old logo in all its amateur-hour glory.I never gave this logo a close look before, but that lightning bolt just looks slapped on top. The bolt needs to originate from the edge of the circle, like on the original shoulder patch. On 1/25/2013 at 1:53 PM, 'Atom said: For all the bird de lis haters I think the bird de lis isnt supposed to be a pelican and a fleur de lis I think its just a fleur de lis with a pelicans head. Thats what it looks like to me. Also the flair around the tip of the beak is just flair that fleur de lis have sometimes source I am from NOLA. PotD: 10/19/07, 08/25/08, 07/22/10, 08/13/10, 04/15/11, 05/19/11, 01/02/12, and 01/05/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportstar1212 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm fond of this, as it communicates the name without words and has more going on than just a grey circle. I don't understand why their actual logo said "Tampa Bay" without saying "Lightning." Just looked half-done to me, having been used to the old logo in all its amateur-hour glory.I never gave this logo a close look before, but that lightning bolt just looks slapped on top. The bolt needs to originate from the edge of the circle, like on the original shoulder patch.According to the main site, that was the unused version. Here's the actual version: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksupilot Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm fond of this, as it communicates the name without words and has more going on than just a grey circle. I don't understand why their actual logo said "Tampa Bay" without saying "Lightning." Just looked half-done to me, having been used to the old logo in all its amateur-hour glory.I never gave this logo a close look before, but that lightning bolt just looks slapped on top. The bolt needs to originate from the edge of the circle, like on the original shoulder patch.According to the main site, that was the unused version. Here's the actual version:I don't hate the new Lightning look as much as most people do on here, but I agree this would have been a better simplification of the original logo. Simplifies, but doesn't deviate too far from the existing look. Now they are trying to work some of the old elements back into the new uniforms and it just looks forced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmd9 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I just find the whole lighting design switch ironic. Every day people around here complain about teams that use/used black. Call it unnecessary and throw out the dumb BFBS stuff. Not only that there was nonstop complaining about the new modern edge-design jerseys. THEN, the lighting eliminated black, when to traditional striping and everyone throws a temper tantrum. Another reason to hate Nike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodboy13 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 The Lightning were black, blue, and silver from day one. Black was their base color for 18 seasons. BFBS - black for black's sake - is the unnecessary addition of black to an established color scheme. It's not a blanket declaration that teams can't wear black ever.Don't you ever get tired of being wrong about everything? On 1/25/2013 at 1:53 PM, 'Atom said: For all the bird de lis haters I think the bird de lis isnt supposed to be a pelican and a fleur de lis I think its just a fleur de lis with a pelicans head. Thats what it looks like to me. Also the flair around the tip of the beak is just flair that fleur de lis have sometimes source I am from NOLA. PotD: 10/19/07, 08/25/08, 07/22/10, 08/13/10, 04/15/11, 05/19/11, 01/02/12, and 01/05/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksupilot Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 The Lightning were black, blue, and silver from day one. Black was their base color for 18 seasons. BFBS - black for black's sake - is the unnecessary addition of black to an established color scheme. It's not a blanket declaration that teams can't wear black ever.Don't you ever get tired of being wrong about everything?This.BFBS is the Islanders black third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Another reason to hate Nike.That'd almost be a relevant point if Reebok wasn't the NHL's supplier. POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mings Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Dude is all jacked up on the Cleve. No such thing as wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmd9 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Another reason to hate Nike.That'd almost be a relevant point if Reebok wasn't the NHL's supplier. Are you new around here? everything is Nike's fault.The old Tampa Bay uniforms were a mess. The logo looked like it belonged on a gatorade bottle and the font was very awkward. The only thing the new uniforms could use is the addition of some silver. There is no need for black to be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubba Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I just find the whole lighting design switch ironic. Every day people around here complain about teams that use/used black. Call it unnecessary and throw out the dumb BFBS stuff. Not only that there was nonstop complaining about the new modern edge-design jerseys. THEN, the lighting eliminated black, when to traditional striping and everyone throws a temper tantrum. Another reason to hate Nike.There's a difference between hating modern looks and hating some of the cluttered, fill-tool Edge garbage. This is a great example of how to look modern and good:This is a bad way: Nobody cares about your humungous-big signature. PotD: 29/1/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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