Still MIGHTY Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I'll never understand why the Lethbridge freaking Hurricanes went for a complete photocopy of the Washington Capitals.Portland Winterhawks : Chicago Blackhawks, sure I get that. Makes more than enough sense. (Even more if you want to throw in the Portland Rosebuds historical component.) But why the Lethbridge Hurricanes aped the Washington Capitals? Like... what? | ANA | LAA | LAR | LAL | ASU | CSULB | USMNT | USWNT | LAFC | OCSC | MAN UTD | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGM13 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 What's even weirder is that the Kootany Ice aped the Caps' blue-black-bronze unis. GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W. Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 We've come a long way since the design holocaust of 2007I would personally add Minnesota's red jersey tooThat doesn't count, though, because it wasn't part of the Edge changeover and it was designed well before the league went to all Reebok branding. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (CHL - 2018 Orr Cup Champions) Chicago Rivermen (UBA/WBL - 2014, 2015, 2017 Intercontinental Cup Champions) King's Own Hexham FC (BIP - 2022 Saint's Cup Champions) Portland Explorers (EFL - Elite Bowl XIX Champions) Real San Diego (UPL) Red Bull Seattle (ULL - 2018, 2019, 2020 Gait Cup Champions) Vancouver Huskies (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Washington's are horrendous. The unnecessary piping, side panels, colour bleeding, contoured hems, and weird-ass white streaks all blow.And yet, still light years ahead of the Jagr-era royal blue, black, and copper. Yea, because those are the colors I think of when I picture Washington DC. Just like blue, white, and orange pop in my head when I say to myself, "Seattle Supersonics" - NOT.The teal-blue, black, and copper worked perfectly BECAUSE it doesn't immediately come to mind, IMO. Red/white/blue is so cliched for a DC team, it's the easy and uninspired choice. POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafiaman Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Washington's are horrendous. The unnecessary piping, side panels, colour bleeding, contoured hems, and weird-ass white streaks all blow.And yet, still light years ahead of the Jagr-era royal blue, black, and copper. Yea, because those are the colors I think of when I picture Washington DC. Just like blue, white, and orange pop in my head when I say to myself, "Seattle Supersonics" - NOT.The teal-blue, black, and copper worked perfectly BECAUSE it doesn't immediately come to mind, IMO. Red/white/blue is so cliched for a DC team, it's the easy and uninspired choice.If their NHL team was called the Foxhounds, Whitetail Deer, or Icemen, I'd probably agree with you. But it's not. They're the Capitals, so red, white, and blue it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafiaman Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 We've come a long way since the design holocaust of 2007I would personally add Minnesota's red jersey tooI like those red jerseys better than the green plain-jane mess that they usually wear at home these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey week Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 We've come a long way since the design holocaust of 2007I would personally add Minnesota's red jersey tooThat doesn't count, though, because it wasn't part of the Edge changeover and it was designed well before the league went to all Reebok branding.it's the dropping of the hemline stripes and the addition of the phantom yoke to it. The pre-edge jersey was a lot better with those rather simple tweaks. I'll respect any opinion that you can defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadSeed84 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Here's an accurate picture of the edge jerseys and what teams have made changes since. (Blues not crossed out just yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw11333 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 ThatHere's an accurate picture of the edge jerseys and what teams have made changes since. (Blues not crossed out just yet)Half of the league have decided their first edge look needed to be ditched. Truly one of the worst marketing decisions the NHL has made. That's not even bringing up that several of the teams who still have their first Edge jerseys, need change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanic Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 The only designs that do not need to be fully ditched are Vancouver, Boston and Columbus.With a few slight changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackerFan98 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Ehem, Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 The only designs that do not need to be fully ditched are Vancouver, Boston and Columbus.With a few slight changes.Montreal. New Jersey. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportstar1212 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 As well as the Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan33 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 He didn't include designs that remained more or less intact after the conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanic Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I only included designs that were Edge-ified, those teams you mensioned only made subtle to no changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypower Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I'll never understand why the Lethbridge freaking Hurricanes went for a complete photocopy of the Washington Capitals.Portland Winterhawks : Chicago Blackhawks, sure I get that. Makes more than enough sense. (Even more if you want to throw in the Portland Rosebuds historical component.) But why the Lethbridge Hurricanes aped the Washington Capitals? Like... what?The only reason I can possibly think of for copying the Capitals is that they used the Capitals jerseys (but with their own logo) when they started in the late 80's until the Taz switch in the late 90's.Sorry to dive into a CHL/WHL tangent, but I don't think the Hurricanes have ever had a great look. https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/list_by_team/440/Lethbridge_Hurricanes/I didn't mind the logo and jerseys from 04-09 and Taz is Taz, but look at the logos and jerseys from 09-10 on, especially the 09-11 set. Three changes in the past four years and none are that good. But you aren't going to get much when your team is purposely ironically named.They have problems on and off ice, especially this past year, and their jerseys aren't helping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Sands Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 The biggest problem with the Caps' current look is the side paneling. Doesn't fit and looks clunky.They're also a team that would benefit from a set of red breezers/shells for road games with the current white sweaters but I doubt that'll happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Would Coyotes and Kings be considered Edge-ified ? ( at the time of course ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan33 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Absolutely, both of those previously great looks were ruined by the conversion. Especially the Kings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanic Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Absolutely, both of those previously great looks were ruined by the conversion. Especially the KingsDidn't the Coyotes just add a shoulder yoke to the away jersey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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