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Bmac

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  1. Bingo. The NHL is closer to MLS than MLB/NFL/NBA in regards to niche status and ideal market size. They've tried too hard for too long to be the NFL when they should look to MLS. Put your niche sport in markets where it will be appreciated. Grow the game, but stop trying to force it in markets where it isn't working. Nashville and Tampa Bay have that sort of MLS market vibe (Rowdies should be MLS, but that's for another thread) and while not traditional hockey markets, have ended up working out well. That wasn't always looking to be the case, but both franchises found varying levels of on-ice success and developed some game day atmosphere and connection to the community. Arizona has had plenty of time, but there isn't the slightest indication of that ever working out regardless of where they play in the state. Atlanta didn't show legitimate signs of things working out with the Thrashers. Winnipeg and Quebec are sure-thing smaller market answers, the same way Portland and Columbus are in MLS. Stop looking at Atlanta and Houston, start looking at Quebec and Kansas City.
  2. Speaking of navy+red teams who should do something unique with their identity... The Nationals have some of the worst uniforms in MLB. Washington should've been the navy+red team with gold, not Minnesota. It could easily be added back into the identity. Plus they have the unique monument-inspired lettering to revisit, a welcome deviation from the standard script or arched block lettering everyone seems to have. Personally I'd love to see red lettering with beveling, outlined in navy with gold trim. I also always loved the uniqueness of the red at home + navy on the road setup.
  3. Also worth mentioning that any changes for the upcoming season may have already been in progress before the news of adidas moving on from the NHL deal was finalized.
  4. Some vertical stripes mimicking the logo could be fun. Some inspiration:
  5. Rumors on Twitter saying New Era is pushing for the NHL jersey contract. That would give them CFL and NHL.
  6. Union Omaha switching from Nike to Hummel this year. Two new kits! Primary: Secondary:
  7. I'd guess Nike isn't offering to produce new ST/BP jerseys, but any team wanting to use what they have is welcome to. Still seems odd considering the trend lately has been to produce every possible additional piece of on-field merchandise to get fans to purchase. I'm sure ST/BP jerseys weren't a super popular seller, but, like the caps, it's just one extra option to sell to fans.
  8. Some of you may recall that this past season, several teams weren't able to get their alternate jerseys from Nike (or Majestic or whoever is actually producing them) until several weeks into the season. Certainly those production/supply chain issues contributed to this situation in which Nike is looking to limit the workload. Also keep in mind that baseball teams usually go through a handful of jerseys per player throughout the season. From a retail position, this move might not make the most sense or line up with traditional Nike strategy, but from a production standpoint it makes sense to limit the workload.
  9. Put the Titans in navy and yellow (Predators colors, fits the market, unique to NFL, solid football color scheme) and let the Texans go with light blue, red, and navy.
  10. Agreed. The white front panels are fine (not great, but tolerable) but the white logos on top of that are awful. There's barely anything to see here. So bland.
  11. Yeah, I love the new Arizona alternate uniform as well. It's not perfect, but it's really damn good. The striping pattern is fantastic, especially given the inspiration and background. I'd probably prefer a logo crest instead of the wordmark, but I'm okay with the wordmark. The extra details like the C/A patches and cactus on the pants are fantastic. I wish more teams would expand their identity with details like that. The block numerals are the only thing I dislike, bad choice there. Also, it's great to see that shade of red on the ice again, especially since it's not weighed down with black.
  12. I find the simplified kachina pattern to be excellent. The original design is certainly better, but this is just an alternate jersey and does a great job of utilizing the signature design element in a minimalist aesthetic. The wordmark is trash, however.
  13. Loving the database! I was very surprised to learn that this jersey design with the color block sleeve inserts, which I've always associated with BC, was actually worn by half the league in 1964. I wonder if it was because of the jersey supplier at the time or something?
  14. A dark red and yellow look for the Angels could work really well. Maybe it's the USC influence, but that color combo gives off a southern Cal vibe.
  15. I've longed for a navy cap with a red bill for the Angels (literally since 2002), but at this point they are cemented as a red team. The navy/red cap would be a fun Sunday alternate option.
  16. The Capitals have had 15 years to do something interesting with the red and navy look, but have failed to come up with anything of value. I firmly believe they haven't had a single good jersey during that timeframe until the two Reverse Retro jerseys. They've sat around and done nothing with the red and navy identity (the identity itself, not on-ice success) and now they should run with the black, bronze, and blue look. Put an eagle logo on the front of the home and road sweaters, wear a red throwback with the Capitals lettering, and move forward.
  17. Minnesota is wearing those again tonight against Chicago, which is going to look amazing. Needs to be a full time alternate at the least.
  18. What's the deal with the little bull icon above the player names on all jerseys? The San Antonio graphic posted above appears to read "PROJECT BOOK PATCH" but I'm not sure what that means.
  19. Seems like Dallas (Arlington) and Houston should've swapped colors.
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