http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html A Haven for the Hockey Malnourished Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:17:35 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html/comment-page-1#comment-3394 Grumpy Caps Fan 2 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:41:43 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html#comment-3394 My take on the Caps' jerseys is this: I have steadfastly refused to buy a jersey with the "new" color scheme for years...thank goodness. In that time, I've bought an OV Russian national team jersey, a Clarkson Chris Clark jersey for my father, a Quebec Remparts jersey, a Dallas away Modano jersey, a Chicago Blackhawks Black third jersey, and a Calgary Hitmen jersey (No, it's not a #24 Beech personalized jersey, thank God). Just imagine how much the Caps could have made off me if they had a decent logo/color scheme! They should look to the Minnesota Wild's third jerseys (the red ones) as an example of a CLASSIC look. It's remarkably similar to the original Blackhawks jerseys as well (without the Barbershop pole stripes). And put a real logo on it, not just "capitals" and not the silly capitol dome. My take on the Caps’ jerseys is this: I have steadfastly refused to buy a jersey with the “new” color scheme for years…thank goodness. In that time, I’ve bought an OV Russian national team jersey, a Clarkson Chris Clark jersey for my father, a Quebec Remparts jersey, a Dallas away Modano jersey, a Chicago Blackhawks Black third jersey, and a Calgary Hitmen jersey (No, it’s not a #24 Beech personalized jersey, thank God). Just imagine how much the Caps could have made off me if they had a decent logo/color scheme! They should look to the Minnesota Wild’s third jerseys (the red ones) as an example of a CLASSIC look. It’s remarkably similar to the original Blackhawks jerseys as well (without the Barbershop pole stripes). And put a real logo on it, not just “capitals” and not the silly capitol dome.

]]> http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html/comment-page-1#comment-3395 Hockey News Clips | National Hockey League Digest Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:33:25 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html#comment-3395 <strong></strong>

]]> http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html/comment-page-1#comment-3393 P-Mac Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:24:32 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html#comment-3393 I cannot help but be reminded of an earlier post <a href="http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/01/24/morning-cup-a-joe-12407/" rel="nofollow">http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/01/24/morning-cup-a-joe-12407/</a> I think it was the great Stringer Bell who once said, <em>"There ain't no new package. New package same as old; just gonna put that s--t in a different color gelcap is all."</em> I cannot help but be reminded of an earlier post
http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/01/24/morning-cup-a-joe-12407/
I think it was the great Stringer Bell who once said, “There ain’t no new package. New package same as old; just gonna put that s–t in a different color gelcap is all.”

]]> http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html/comment-page-1#comment-3392 Wthrw Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:17:35 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html#comment-3392 "Durable" and "classic" are certainly admirable goals, but I'm not exactly confident. Have their been any recent jersey designs around the league that have achieved (or will someday achieve) "classic?" There have been some that I think were really nice updates - Calgary and St. Louis come to mind - but many, many others have been pretty far from classic. And I don't think any of the new teams' uniforms (or from-the-ground-up redesigns like the Caps are presumably getting) have been all that successful. Anyway, my wishlist is similar to yours. Durable and classic would be great. I think a key element of that would be a good logo - simple and iconic, preferably. I don't really have any ideas - just not the current capitol dome logo. And I'd like red (over blue, or heaven forbid, navy) as the primary jersey color, like in the old days. “Durable” and “classic” are certainly admirable goals, but I’m not exactly confident. Have their been any recent jersey designs around the league that have achieved (or will someday achieve) “classic?” There have been some that I think were really nice updates – Calgary and St. Louis come to mind – but many, many others have been pretty far from classic. And I don’t think any of the new teams’ uniforms (or from-the-ground-up redesigns like the Caps are presumably getting) have been all that successful.
Anyway, my wishlist is similar to yours. Durable and classic would be great. I think a key element of that would be a good logo – simple and iconic, preferably. I don’t really have any ideas – just not the current capitol dome logo. And I’d like red (over blue, or heaven forbid, navy) as the primary jersey color, like in the old days.

]]> http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html/comment-page-1#comment-3391 odessa steps Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:30:57 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html#comment-3391 I wonder... Could they make the new "uniform system" sweaters for the players and continue to make "classic jerseys" for fans to buy? I wonder…
Could they make the new “uniform system” sweaters for the players and continue to make “classic jerseys” for fans to buy?

]]> http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html/comment-page-1#comment-3390 3 Grumpy Caps Fans Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:14:17 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html#comment-3390 I'd love to see them go with a color scheme that matches the russian team (red with blue shoulders instead of white). Add something like the seal of the United States (The Eagle and the Shield) but have the eagle holding a hockey stick. I'd reference my take on the jerseys from earlier this year, but I'm embarrased by my total lack of any artistic ability. It looks like a 2 year old did it. I’d love to see them go with a color scheme that matches the russian team (red with blue shoulders instead of white). Add something like the seal of the United States (The Eagle and the Shield) but have the eagle holding a hockey stick. I’d reference my take on the jerseys from earlier this year, but I’m embarrased by my total lack of any artistic ability. It looks like a 2 year old did it.

]]> http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html/comment-page-1#comment-3389 pucksandbooks Tue, 27 Mar 2007 22:00:58 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html#comment-3389 It's good news that it's happening. Now, let's get it done right so that 20 years from now WE'RE the ones walking around arena concourses and drawing the admiration of other fans. It’s good news that it’s happening. Now, let’s get it done right so that 20 years from now WE’RE the ones walking around arena concourses and drawing the admiration of other fans.

]]> http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html/comment-page-1#comment-3388 usiel Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:31:09 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html#comment-3388 As with any new jersey there are going to be some that hate it or love it. You know the old saying...you can't go back home...so of course I wouldn't want to see the old rwb jersey....but would love to see it re-envisioned. And I agree with the blog post in that if somehow the design be more 'classic' and enduring design. As with any new jersey there are going to be some that hate it or love it. You know the old saying…you can’t go back home…so of course I wouldn’t want to see the old rwb jersey….but would love to see it re-envisioned. And I agree with the blog post in that if somehow the design be more ‘classic’ and enduring design.

]]> http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html/comment-page-1#comment-3387 WFY Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:08:50 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html#comment-3387 Ted and I talked about the RWB uniforms <a href="http://www.yurasko.net/wfy/2006/10/metroblogging-dc-qa-ted-leonsis.html" rel="nofollow"><b>back in October</b></a>: <b>WFY:</b> What's going on with the uniforms? It seems every year we have people scratching their heads wondering if you'll be going back to red, white, and blue uniforms. <b>Leonsis:</b> We will eventually go back to red, white, and blue. For every person who sends me an email that wants the color change or new uniform, I get as many mails, mostly from mothers, saying "please don't change the uniform because then I have to buy the new jersey for my children and they are very expensive." I am very cognizant of that and when we're changing the uniform I don't want it to look like we are doing it to generate money. To be honest, that is not even how it works. We're not the recipient of individual, additional jersey sales. That is a misconception. The NHL overall is looking at changing the style, the weight and making the uniforms more contemporary. So, I think we'll just wait and see when the NHL goes to a new design and style and new color scheme and logos ready and that would be the time to do it. <b>WFY:</b> I imagine there will be a lot of effort put into that when the time comes, so there is not a repeat of the Buffaslug disaster. <b>Leonsis:</b> *laughs* Yes, we will make sure we have total fan buy-in before do anything. Ted and I talked about the RWB uniforms back in October:
WFY: What’s going on with the uniforms? It seems every year we have people scratching their heads wondering if you’ll be going back to red, white, and blue uniforms.
Leonsis: We will eventually go back to red, white, and blue. For every person who sends me an email that wants the color change or new uniform, I get as many mails, mostly from mothers, saying “please don’t change the uniform because then I have to buy the new jersey for my children and they are very expensive.” I am very cognizant of that and when we’re changing the uniform I don’t want it to look like we are doing it to generate money. To be honest, that is not even how it works. We’re not the recipient of individual, additional jersey sales. That is a misconception. The NHL overall is looking at changing the style, the weight and making the uniforms more contemporary. So, I think we’ll just wait and see when the NHL goes to a new design and style and new color scheme and logos ready and that would be the time to do it.
WFY: I imagine there will be a lot of effort put into that when the time comes, so there is not a repeat of the Buffaslug disaster.
Leonsis: *laughs* Yes, we will make sure we have total fan buy-in before do anything.

]]> http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html/comment-page-1#comment-3386 Joe Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:40:58 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2007/03/27/out-with-the-new-look-back-in-with-the-beloved-old.html#comment-3386 Bettman is ruining the game and should be fired! <a href="http://www.fireBettman.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.fireBettman.com</a> Bettman is ruining the game and should be fired!
http://www.fireBettman.com

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