tony 3 Report post Posted August 15, 2007 (edited) I love our logo and colors as much as the next guy but let's keep it real. Our logo is pretty bland. If i'm picking, here's my top logos if anyone's interested. PS: Don't be shocked if our logo doesn't do very well. Current logos only 1. Montreal hands down 2. Chicago 3. Boston could swap with Detroit 4. Detroit 5. Toronto 6. New Jersey 7. Calgary 8. Ottawa 9. St.Louis 10. ??? If old logos could be used the old Buffalo Blue/Gold would easily be in my top 5, replacing Toronto. lol its a side ways toilet seat Edited August 15, 2007 by tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted August 15, 2007 lol its a side ways toilet seat May be, but its still the best, homer. Bland? IMHO our beloved Detroit Red Wing logo is pure genius! Nothing stands the test of time better than something so unique as the wing/wheel (wing borrowed from an amateur cycling club in Montreal & wheel symbolising the auto industry) - yet so simple with the red/white team colors. For me many of the current logos are rather cartoonish, but hey if that's what sells then all the more power to them. Maybe you didn't notice how high I had it ranked? I agree, it is classy and classic, which is why I have it way up there. But the reality is that for anybody who doesn't love the wings its rather odd. Its a wheel with a wing on it. You're right that most of the new logos blow junks and look like they belong in the ECHL. But it is what sells and flashy, "cool" looking logos will likely beat up on some like the WIngs. I think our logo is one of the best partly because i'm a Wings fan. Stepping outside of that box for a second I have no problem admitting that ours is not the best in the league. If somebody has an opinion on what they think is the best i'd love to hear it. I happen to think Montreal's is the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Today I voted for the Hawks. That burnt, hairy looking C is aboot as appealing as the schmucks script IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Today I voted for the Hawks. That burnt, hairy looking C is aboot as appealing as the schmucks script IMO. I like the burnt C, I don't like the team, but i still like the burnt C. its simple but yet cool looking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted August 15, 2007 (edited) Best logos: 1. Wings 2. Hawks 3. Sharks 4. Senators 5. Thrashers What they all have in common: Complex, sharp looking logos that don't have crazy color combinations and aren't too cartoonish. Worst logos: 1. Sabres 2. Ducks 3. Blue Jackets 4. Predators 5. Canucks What they all have in common: Logos that are an attempt to look cool and modern and as such disregard normal aesthetic values. Color schemes often questionably used. Edited August 15, 2007 by eva unit zero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Hawks and Flames, that ought to be good. I am going with Chicago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Nashville would instantly have the best logo if they made one minor change... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingedKitten 9 Report post Posted August 15, 2007 eva unit zero, I can't stop laughing. Thats a good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted August 15, 2007 (edited) Best logos: 1. Wings 2. Hawks 3. Sharks 4. Senators 5. Thrashers What they all have in common: Complex, sharp looking logos that don't have crazy color combinations and aren't too cartoonish. Worst logos: 1. Sabres 2. Ducks 3. Blue Jackets 4. Predators 5. Canucks What they all have in common: Logos that are an attempt to look cool and modern and as such disregard normal aesthetic values. Color schemes often questionably used. Eva, what no Montreal in the top 5? How much less complex, non cartoonish can you get. Not too mention Red/White/Blue color scheme. Their away jersey's kind of blow but the home Red ones and the old style whites that are basically the same as the current red one's are beautiful. The classic C/H symbol is basically the NHL's version of the NY of the Yankees. But you have San Jose in there? I think San Jose is the epitome of cartoonish. It's a cartoon shark with orange eyes chomping a hockey stick to pieces. That's better than the Habs? I don't think so. ps, i agree with your picks of the Wings, Hawks, Sens, just not in that order. Edited August 15, 2007 by GordieSid&Ted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Eva, what no Montreal in the top 5? How much less complex, non cartoonish can you get. Not too mention Red/White/Blue color scheme. Their away jersey's kind of blow but the home Red ones and the old style whites that are basically the same as the current red one's are beautiful. The classic C/H symbol is basically the NHL's version of the NY of the Yankees. But you have San Jose in there? I think San Jose is the epitome of cartoonish. It's a cartoon shark with orange eyes chomping a hockey stick to pieces. That's better than the Habs? I don't think so. ps, i agree with your picks of the Wings, Hawks, Sens, just not in that order. The Habs logo is nice, and it's in my top ten, but it just didn't feel right putting it above the five I listed. The next five are probably Bruins, Habs, Penguins, Minnesota, and maybe Carolina. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regwinguofmfan 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2007 I think the preds should change their logo to reflect the guys from Deliverance, with the words predator running about chest level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSD 10 Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Today I voted for the Hawks. That burnt, hairy looking C is aboot as appealing as the schmucks script IMO. Please show the Hawks some love, I refuse to be beaten by the letter "C". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted August 15, 2007 I think the preds should change their logo to reflect the guys from Deliverance, with the words predator running about chest level. And crossed banjos instead of hockey sticks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted August 16, 2007 That's the old Kings logo we're going against (or the alternate now). Interesting they'd do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted August 16, 2007 Today I voted for the Habs over the Isles. The Leafs are again losing to the Devils, much to my surprise and dismay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted August 17, 2007 Today I voted for the Oilers over the Blue Jackets. To be honest I'm not fond of either one of them. The OIler one has only been modified slightly over time, so there's a lot of tradition there, it just doesn't do much for me. The one I do like is the one Todd McFarlane designed, but I know that one gets a lot of grief from folks. That it looks like a meteor which I can see, but I still like it lots. I was even thinking about buying a jersey like that b/c it's so cool to me, but my loyality to the Wings prevented me from doing so. I could maybe buy it and hang it up, but I couldn't wear it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NKYWingsFan 4 Report post Posted August 17, 2007 I had to vote for da' Oil today. I'm only a couple of hours from the C-bus Blow Jackets, but just can't give in to the "hometown" vote. In the immortal words of that one Asian guy from Major League, "They're still sh!tty." Oh, also gave some love to the Hawks. They have to win something this century. It may as well be a first round series in a logo contest. Unless of course a Steinway falls on 'Dollar Bill'. That'd be a win too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spongewingredpants 75 Report post Posted August 17, 2007 this is cool...you can vote as many time as you want Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drwscc 212 Report post Posted August 17, 2007 The oil logo bloze. It's a circle with the word Oilers in it, and a drop. At least the Jackets logo is something original. As the Hawks fan said yesterday, to paraphrase, an actual logo shouldn't be beaten by a word. Also, the Habs logo...come on... It's boring, and to someone who doesn't know anything about hockey, it's confusing. Why is there an H on it, instead of an M? Why does it look like a toilet seat? It's got history and tradition associated with it, but it's really a crap logo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted August 17, 2007 That blue Jacket's logo looks like some one ate a bunch of blue, red, and white gummi bears and threw up on a jersey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted August 17, 2007 I don't like either blue jackets or oilers, so i dont know who I'm going vote for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grsbmd 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2007 Why is there an H on it, instead of an M? From Wikipedia: Club de Hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted August 17, 2007 I thought it was because they were called Les Habitants in Canada as in the habitants of Montreal. But I may be wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drwscc 212 Report post Posted August 17, 2007 Oh, *I* know why it's there, but someone who's just starting to watch, or doesn't know a whole lot about the history of the game might not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted August 17, 2007 I thought it was because they were called Les Habitants in Canada as in the habitants of Montreal. But I may be wrong Hence the nickname "Habs" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites