gojetsgo Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 There's a chance, according to True North, that they won't have a name, logo, and uniforms ready for the new team by the time the NHL entry draft happens on June 24-25. It's hard for me to envision exactly what they will do as far as a jersey for the drafted players.I started thinking about the precedent that was already set, and I understand that the Colorado Avalanche didn't unveil their team name and uniforms until August of 1995. In fact, I think they were toying with the name "Rocky Mountain Extreme" (with neon colours to boot) around June. Thankfully, they ditched that idea.So what did the Avs do for jerseys at the draft? Did they just wear NHL jerseys? Nordiques jerseys (seems unlikely)?I tried looking up pics of that draft. The only notable players that the AVs drafted were goalies Marc Denis and Brent Johnson. But I can't seem to find pics of them at the draft. It was 16 years ago, after all.Anyone remember what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timaa Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Here's Nikos Tselios from when the Whalers became the Canes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gojetsgo Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Here's Nikos Tselios from when the Whalers became the Canes. plain NHL jerseys, then. I see. Thanks!I'm anxiously awaiting the new WPG/MB team name and logo. Looks like I might have to wait a while longer, if history repeats itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timaa Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 plain NHL jerseys, then. I see. Thanks!I'm anxiously awaiting the new WPG/MB team name and logo. Looks like I might have to wait a while longer, if history repeats itself.I think the problem with the Whalers/Canes, and why they used the NHL shield jersey, was because the franchise hadn't officially made the move to Carolina yet, so they were sort of still in limbo, officially at least. With the Thrashers/"Jets", Winnipeg will officially have the team right before the draft, so they'd be fine to use a "Jets", or whatever they're going to be called, jersey. I'm assuming they've been putting a lot of time and thought into the name/logo/jersey, so I wouldn't be surprised to see it unveiled right before, or at the draft. That would be a great unveiling. It would be pretty lame if they just gave out an NHL shield jersey to their first draft choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey week Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I think the best way to do a generic jersey in today's draft would be to have a blank white sweater and in black radially arched letters write "WINNIPEG" and either have the NHL shield under that or front numbers. It's about as generic as you can get, and it would have more meaning than doing the WINNIPEG diagonally.Great question though, I hope someone has the answer I'll respect any opinion that you can defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_X Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Avalanche had the all-star jersey (the one last wore in 1993 in Montreal) and I remember the Hurricanes had the logo but no jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanPhoenix Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I was kinda expecting the final uses of the Thrashers set, but I do remember reading that True North would have a set in place by the draft. The BOG is set to vote on the sale and relocation just 3 days before the draft, so that gives them a little bit of time to get everything in place for the draft, so I fully expect to see the new identity unveiled at the draft. Unlike popular belief, I am not expecting a revival of the Jets name. I think we will see a completely new identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldswoosh33 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 It would make sense if they didn't have the logo to just use a generic NHL jersey. True North might due this for their team. Romans 5:8 NikoLazar.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Or they might just use a blank Moose jersey. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger77 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Could he wear a jersey with a True North logo on it? PotD May 11th, 2011looooooogodud: June 7th 2010 - July 5th 2012 Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwell70 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Could he wear a jersey with a True North logo on it?Wasn't aware of True North's logo. So I decided to look it up. Really hope they don't go this route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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_RH_ Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I didn't even realize the Avs drafted Keanu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETROJR79 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Either the ex-Trashers will either unvieled their new uniforms or have a NHL All Star jersey I'm surprised NHL doesn't have a temporary logo like what NBA did when the Sonics moved to OKC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelfourThibault Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I can't find any pictures, but I was at the 1996 draft in St. Louis. Phoenix went with a blank black jersey if I recall correctly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CGL77 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I really hope they have the jersey by then; but, if not, they'll probably get a black or white RBK practice jersey with the NHL sheild on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelayedPenalty Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 They could give me a t-shirt with the name Winnipeg written in Sharpie. If I was getting drafted into the NHL I wouldn't give a rip.No need to rush a logo and uniform just because of the draft in the middle of the summer. There's plenty of time before the season starts. Take your time and get it right True North! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_canadian Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I really hope they have the jersey by then; but, if not, they'll probably get a black or white RBK practice jersey with the NHL sheild on it.like these from the research & development camp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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