JGraz15 11 Posted October 26, 2016 Starting next season, 2017-2018, Fanatics will make the official NHL replica jerseys. I am sure this will elicit a strong reaction. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fanatics-logo-not-adidas-will-be-on-nhl-replica-jerseys-145005873.html 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayMac 3,661 Posted October 26, 2016 $170 for a replica made by Fanatics (who has little to no reputation as a manufacturer) that may not look too much like the on-ice sweater. That is the most ludicrous thing I have ever heard. Anyone remember back to the early 90s when replicas were in the $60-70 range? 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJ Sands 3,813 Posted October 26, 2016 It's a good day to be a counterfeiter. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraigJPritch 108 Posted October 26, 2016 Similar to the deal the MLB and Fanatics made when UA takes over the deal. This ESPN Article has some more details http://www.espn.com.au/nhl/story/_/id/17890933/nhl-signs-16-year-deal-fanatics-replica-jerseys-stanley-cup-champion-apparel 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randyc 349 Posted October 26, 2016 I don't want to pay $170 or more for a jersey that may resemble the ugly Walmart versions along with a retail store's logo on it. However, I'll have to wait and see the whole product and how close they are to the authentic versions. As someone who collects jerseys, my initial reaction to this news is this is not a good thing. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraigJPritch 108 Posted October 26, 2016 Just now, randyc said: I don't want to pay $170 or more for a jersey that may resemble the ugly Walmart versions along with a retail store's logo on it. However, I'll have to wait and see the whole product and how close they are to the authentic versions. As someone who collects jerseys, my initial reaction to this news is this is not a good thing. I agree I think this will hurt the retail jersey side as people are looking to wear jerseys that look like the one players wear 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charger77 1,767 Posted October 26, 2016 $170 for a replica and $360 for the real deal my have just ended my days of buying new jerseys for the next 16 years 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBGKon 2,593 Posted October 26, 2016 I have one of the NFL Pro Line jerseys which I am 50/50 could be produced by Fanatics. I am pretty certain the only place we should be seeing Fanatics branding would be that jock tag and no where else. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CreamSoda 2,083 Posted October 26, 2016 Where the hell did Fanatics come from?! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randyc 349 Posted October 26, 2016 The other thing I just realized is this quote, "Fanatics officials say they plan to improve the appearance of jerseys. Because the jerseys looked too bulky for fans who didn't wear pads under them, the company has created a stretch fabric that fits better." The guy in the picture is wearing a hoodie underneath the jersey. It looks just as "baggy" as the current Reebok replicas. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WSU151 9,495 Posted October 26, 2016 The jock tag on the front was stupid in 2007. It isn't a great idea now. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodboy13 5,557 Posted October 26, 2016 I never paid $130 for a Reebok replica or $300 for an authentic. I certainly won't be paying $170/$360 for something cranked out of the same Indonesian sweatshop with a different brand label slapped on it. Godspeed, suckers, and let's all enjoy next summer's clearance sales together. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowld 2,139 Posted October 26, 2016 NHL jerseys are that price already. Go to NHL shop and lookup any jersey that has a name/number on it..$160-170 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WSU151 9,495 Posted October 26, 2016 8 minutes ago, bowld said: NHL jerseys are that price already. Go to NHL shop and lookup any jersey that has a name/number on it..$160-170 Now blank jerseys will be that much. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeerGuyJordan 1,305 Posted October 26, 2016 As long as the Fanatics logo is limited to the jock tag (maybe even the back of the collar), and the replicas still look like the on-ice version, I don't think I'll care. Plus, this could translate to some great sales, next summer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goalieboy82 1,014 Posted October 26, 2016 6 hours ago, BJ Sands said: It's a good day to be a counterfeiter. sad but true. i got the black Penguins (a replica one) at the rink i use to play at when it was on sell for $50 (before the cost went up on the new replica ones). 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Still MIGHTY 3,834 Posted October 27, 2016 13 hours ago, randyc said: The other thing I just realized is this quote, "Fanatics officials say they plan to improve the appearance of jerseys. Because the jerseys looked too bulky for fans who didn't wear pads under them, the company has created a stretch fabric that fits better." The guy in the picture is wearing a hoodie underneath the jersey. It looks just as "baggy" as the current Reebok replicas. And that's how hockey jerseys are supposed to be worn... big, loose, baggy, comfortable. I don't need a slim fit hockey jersey, because that's not what hockey jerseys are. And, far as I can tell with my years of research and experience, hockey fans are pretty okay with that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Squared 2,887 Posted October 27, 2016 The late 90s/early 00s CCM/Koho replicas were fantastic and can be found on eBay for pennies on the dollar 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_J_ 2,003 Posted October 27, 2016 3 hours ago, Still MIGHTY said: And that's how hockey jerseys are supposed to be worn... big, loose, baggy, comfortable. I don't need a slim fit hockey jersey, because that's not what hockey jerseys are. And, far as I can tell with my years of research and experience, hockey fans are pretty okay with that. And those of us why like it smcloser for buy smaller sizes. Example, I buy large jerseys, when I'm a normal XL. No need to change the fabric for a slim fit , 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ldconcepts 2,127 Posted October 27, 2016 It also looks like this is our first look at actual adidas NHL jerseys. The NHL logo on the collar is there, and there's no adidas stripes (which may or may not mean anything) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites