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In honor of the new Third Jersey Logo Tournament, I've got a fitting theme for today's concept art post. Check it out.
One cool suggestion for a Hurricanes alternate sweater could be achieved by going all black. I say change the black sweater cuffs to red and you've got yourself a winner. As for the Habs, this may not be perfect, but it's pretty damn close. I'm a big fan of this design. I'm curious to see what it would look like on the ice.
But back to black third jerseys, consider these.
I actually like this. But I was a big fan of the black and red days of the Sabres. They never looked better — especially in those red third jerseys. 
And what about the Predators? Obviously, this design was created entirely based off of the Bruins' new sweaters, but it's not bad. I sort of like the 3D sabre-toothed tiger head, myself. But my preferences have never really been on par with most people. And I'm okay with that.
Finally, based off the idea of teams going with a retro look for alternate jerseys, how about something like this for Phoenix?
It's not like I hate the current look of the Coyotes, but I always thought they looked awesome in brick red and green. You have to admit, though, this jersey is pretty sharp looking.
But you probably disagree with me about something. Tell me about it below in the comments.
UPDATE (6:36 PM): Well our lovely designer Michaela got right on it with my suggestion to add red to her Canes concept above. Check it out.
I think it looks great with that small touch. Thoughts on that?
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MIGHTY DUCKS '95 | MIGHTY DUCKS '03 |
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| Poll opening date Mon Nov 5 | Poll closing date Fri Nov 9 |
Fittingly enough, the third tournament here at NHLToL will be third jersey logos — those crests that donned the sweaters of your favorite teams. I've narrowed the pool to 16 logos, as I showed you back in September. And each will vie for the title of the NHL's best third jersey logo.
Voting begins today so keep an eye out for that first poll. In the meantime, check out the new bracket now located in the sidebar. It was created almost completely randomly (thanks to Random.org). Though I'll admit I did place the two Anaheim logos against each other in the first round on purpose.
Enjoy the tournament!
Hey, I know I told you guys to expect some announcements today about future tournaments, but unfortunately I've been experiencing computer troubles which I'm really not happy about. You should expect to see some news for sure tomorrow. Cross your fingers.
The NHL's official online shop suggests that the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins will be donning vintage sweaters for the Winter Classic which takes place on January 1, 2008. The photos listed can be seen below.
Those are nice jerseys. See Sabres fans? This is still your real logo, regardless of what your team wears every night. It makes it more special when they save it for occasions like this. Or maybe that's just me.
For more on this story, check out Going Five Hole. My thanks go out to Sean for the tip!
Congratulations go out to both the Buffalo Sabres and Hartford Whalers vintage logos! In an unprecedented event, voters at the NHL Tournament of Logos were evenly split on which logo they felt was best. After 3,136 votes, both logos finisehd with 1,568 each.
On a personal note, I'm shocked by the tie. I really didn't expect it. Although it makes sense to me that it happened in a championship round before any other round. I want to thank everyone who voted and participated in this poll.
And just to address the "controversy" — which is becoming a disturbing commonplace among some of you guys (I know, you can never please everybody) — nobody got "robbed." The polls are set to close automatically. Also if you check the original post, there is no longer a scheduled closing time of 11:59 PM as there used to be. I addressed that a while back. So just because the poll didn't close at 11:59 PM your time doesn't mean it didn't automatically close when it was supposed to.
Starting to love controversy, by the way. Maybe I"ll work that into the title of the blog. The Controversial NHL Tournament of Logos! Nice ring, but probably a bit too many syllables. Looking forward to the next tournament. Expect an announcement this afternoon!
Folks in Vancouver have been hard at work putting together concept art for their team. I'll share some of it with you now.
When the Canucks unveiled their new uniforms a few months ago, I was of the belief that they'd planned to introduce a completely new look and a brand that could last a very long time. Well, that's where this team seems to be really challenged. They need an identity and this logo — among the new marks unveiled this season by the club — could've have been just the thing. I really do hope it makes its way onto a jersey one day. 
Even one just like this. Although it does stink of Whalerness. Maybe not so much with the silver or something. I don't know.
Or we could just go all out with the old Johnny Canuck logo.
Personally, I prefer that "V" logo. It's just killer. Oh, and where's the green? Perhaps you ought to just revert to the '80s colors.
That's a heck of a jersey. And 08 as a sweater number? Weird. This barely escaped the clutches of Freak Out Friday.
And lastly, there's this.
What say we just go nuts with the crest and wrap it completely around the sweater? That would be interesting if teams started experimenting with something like that. Remember those original Mighty Ducks third jerseys from the '90s? On second thought, maybe not such a great idea.
More later, perhaps.
Oh yeah! Don't forget to get your votes in on the Vintage Logo Tournament final if you haven't done so yet. It ends tonight!
Tomorrow I'll have lots of big announcements on TWO new tournaments beginning next week. That's right, two! Should be exciting! Be sure to check back.
It's lucky number 13 tonight on Freak Out Friday. Hope you guys get weirded out by what I have to share here.
I don't quite know where to begin.
Wow, I don't know what you did to deserve that, but it must've been pretty bad. Now if you're thinking that looks somewhat familiar, consult a post from last month.
And the hits just keep coming. Flames, take a clue from the Thrashers. This is how you do it up if you really want your provincial/state flag on your jersey. The scary part is that half of it is what seems to be the Confederate flag. Yeah, 'cause rednecks and hicks just dig hockey.
All right so let's head up north where they can really claim the sport. Scary thought alert. Imagine the Rangers and Flyers swapping colors. 
On second thought, don't. It's too horrible. Speaking of horrible, check out this Rangers jersey concept. 
That's what scary is. I know the new EDGE jerseys are supposed to have larger crests, but somewhere a line's been crossed.
Anyway, let's head west. Here's a color combination that doesn't work on a jersey.
The Nashville Predators are a hockey team, not a figure skating team.
Right?
Yikes! That logo. And while we're on the topic of bad logos, consider the following.
Oilers fans, you think you've got it bad now with your half-a-stripe elbows and practice-jersey looks. What if this happened? Don't even think about it too much. Your head will explode.
We'll wrap things up in California now, if you don't mind. And sometimes you have to reintroduce a winner — like the 1996 Mighty Ducks third jersey. Only the Ducks have new colors now.
That is something.
What we're finishing the night off with might be hard to look at. Remember the old Lightning third jerseys from the mid-90s? They had the rain pouring down, lightning bolts down the arms and — the selling point — the wild waves of the bay around the bottom. Well Sharks live in the water. 
The waves have been stolen. And so has what little dignity might've been left in the new Florida Panthers uniforms when an attempt to create a San Jose concept went horribly awry. This is what happens when folks have too much time on their hands.
Well I hope you all got freaked out enough on this Freak Out Friday. If not, accept my apologies. Better luck next week. Until then, I'm waiting to see what you guys have in store for me next in terms of crazy artwork. Email it along.
Today's concept post will deal strictly with recoloring things. Yes, that's right. For instance, let's suppose the Florida Panthers had opted for the more traditional red home sweater over the blue one they actually went with.
Not bad, but despite the fact that I loath the Stinkin' Panthers, I prefer the blue. The old red sweaters were nice, but I don't care much for this one pictured here. But that's just me.
Speaking of me being a Lightning fan, someone remade the Sharks' and Habs' sweaters with Bolts colors.
I don't know. No. They'll always be a teal team. That's just who they are. Don't question it. As for the Habs, you can't have that jersey in anything but red. Even blue would be weird.
Here's something else that might make you question whether this is the Freak Out Friday post. Not quite yet. Just a misguided attempt at giving the Canucks new colors.
I'm all for the return of a green team to the NHL, but this is not how that is achieved. No, no, no. I know I'm sounding very negative right now, but just no.
Anyway, here's something I like. The Blue & Bronze Age of the Washington Capitals was my favorite. Even though it fits them perfectly, thematically speaking, the red/white/blue combo is so overused in this sport. Check out the current EDGE unis in the old colors.
It may not be the most brilliant thing you've ever seen, but come on. That's not too shabby. I like the white "capitals." Very sharp, right there, if you ask me. I'd just like to see the black jersey in blue instead. I was more a fan of the blue '90s jerseys for the Caps. I like the black one as a third jersey — not so much a primary home sweater.
And finally, we'll finish off with something a bit different. This is the Islanders uniforms recolored — but for a different team.
Wow, no. I'm sorry, but those sleeves don't look good on any team if you ask me. The more I see it, the less I like it. Granted it looks better in black and orange than blue and orange, but still, I'll pass on this one.
What do you guys think? Any winners here? Or should we go back to the paint bucket?
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