auxlepli 17 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) Can't believe this hasn't been posted already. Now Chelios is saying the new unis are awful. http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic...0439/1128/rss16 Many players are complaining about the fact the jerseys are trapping moisture and soaking their equipment. "The guy who designed the jerseys hasn't played hockey," said Chris Chelios , who isn't thrilled with the jerseys or the new socks. "The socks are tearing easily because they're light and thin," Chelios said. Edited October 4, 2007 by auxlepli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukonethree 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 Apparently Reebok is on top of the issue and should have newly treated jerseys out to players by next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 good thing reebok is on top of this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 I know this is a minor complaint, but the captain/alternate captain C and A's look retarded on the right side... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 you know, cause they just couldn't admit it was a stupid idea huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) RBK seems like they're making all sorts of tweaks to the jerseys. For example, look at this photo of Backstrom and then this photo of Turco. They are now offering roomier sleeves for goalies. Apparently Reebok is on top of the issue and should have newly treated jerseys out to players by next week.There is some confusion with some of these comments. The guy that runs the NHL Game Worn Jersey program that catalogs, tracks, and certifies NHL jerseys for a number of teams, Barry Meisel of MeiGray Group, talked to the people from RBK and they ARE NOT replacing the Set 1 jerseys. Instead they are working with the teams to change the cleaning techniques and will be applying a new treatment to the existing jerseys. Edited October 4, 2007 by Gizmo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukonethree 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 RBK seems like they're making all sorts of tweaks to the jerseys. For example, look at this photo of Backstrom and then this photo of Turco. They are now offering roomier sleeves for goalies. There is some confusion with some of these comments. The guy that runs the NHL Game Worn Jersey program that catalogs, tracks, and certifies NHL jerseys for a number of teams, Barry Meisel of MeiGray Group, talked to the people from RBK and they ARE NOT replacing the Set 1 jerseys. Instead they are working with the teams to change the cleaning techniques and will be applying a new treatment to the existing jerseys. Ah, interesting. I was going by the info in this article, but what you're saying makes sense too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) Ah, interesting. I was going by the info in this article, but what you're saying makes sense too. Yep, I saw that.... There was this one too. But you notice that neither article contains any comments from RBK reps. They seem to be assuming that the solution is a whole new jersey, even though the Crosby article says it "doesn't know" what the solution is. Edited October 4, 2007 by Gizmo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 New cleaning techniques? WTF is your average Joe gonna do? Hmmm that makes me wonder about a few things. How green is this new technique? How much does it cost? What does it entail? Will the teams now need to spend more money? Does this mean ticket prices will increase to cover the cost? The jerseys, replica and authentic, already cost more right? So yet we see attendance is down, but yet the NHL raises prices on something else, further gouging the average fan. All this doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Crosby, who has endorsement deals with Reebok, conveyed his and his teammates' problem with the water-resistant material, which traps perspiration and forces it to run down and pool in players' gloves and skates. This was brought up months ago, if not last year's all-star game, why is this problem just now being addressed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joey_corleone 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 I know this is a minor complaint, but the captain/alternate captain C and A's look retarded on the right side... I totally agree. Yeah, lets destroy 75+ years of tradition for RBK , haha what a joke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted October 4, 2007 You'd think somebody would have noticed these problems before we got so far along that a solution is practically impossible. Watch 'em do a bunch of little tweaks and changes to the uniforms.... until they're more or less exactly like they were before the RBK "upgrade". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) I totally agree. Yeah, lets destroy 75+ years of tradition for RBK , haha what a joke I objected initially too, but then it was pointed out that the Wings have worn the "C" on the right before with the Winged Wheel, so to me "What's old is new again". New cleaning techniques? WTF is your average Joe gonna do? Hmmm that makes me wonder about a few things. How green is this new technique?It might be somethings along the lines of using a special cleaning agent like the detergents that you buy to clean Gore-Tex fabrics. I'm not a fan of the new jerseys, but dIfferent doesn't automatically mean costly or complex in this case. Edited October 4, 2007 by Gizmo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingWarrior25 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 The first thing my girlfriend said when she saw the players wearing the new jerseys was, "they look so feminine." I busted out laughing as i had benn dreading the news since i first heard they were going to switch. I wonder when teams, like the ducks and the wings, who are not in the meigray system will make the switch since they are not bound by the same dates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stlwing14 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 But they are 12% faster! Like said before, they'll change them until we are back to the old ones. Many of the teams look like they are wearing t-shirts (Leafs, Sens, Blues). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 That may be true Gizmo, still the new swearters cost more, and I'm sure some League officials were like "this is a great money-making scheme." The new designs aren't that bad, for the most part, certainly not any worse than the old jerseys. But I'm cynical as to the change in the first place. That whole 12 percent faster, and making the players more comfortable makes me roll my eyes. Especially when I read this, "what isn't likely is the NHL turning back and abandoning a deal that pours millions into league coffers." That's just one writer's opinion, but it's true. The League saw dollar signs and went for it, just like it did with expansion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sting 11 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 These jerseys were a flat-out stupid move. Unfortunately in this life, when flat-out stupid moves are made, admission and retraction rarely happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) That may be true Gizmo, still the new swearters cost more, and I'm sure some League officials were like "this is a great money-making scheme." The new designs aren't that bad, for the most part, certainly not any worse than the old jerseys. But I'm cynical as to the change in the first place. That whole 12 percent faster, and making the players more comfortable makes me roll my eyes. Especially when I read this, "what isn't likely is the NHL turning back and abandoning a deal that pours millions into league coffers." That's just one writer's opinion, but it's true. The League saw dollar signs and went for it, just like it did with expansion. I think the jerseys are a "solution" in search of a set of problems that I don't think exist. As for the NHL's motivation, without a doubt it was financial. You only have to look at the mind numbing prices of what they want you to buy now. When, for a few dollars more, you can buy a real game worn Red Wings jersey instead of a new RBK Edge "authentic" jersey, something's outta whack. As for what the jerseys will "cost" the league... Well, we'd need to know the details of the contract first. The teams might be getting them on the cheap if RBK views them as a "loss leader" to drive sales to fans. Edited October 4, 2007 by Gizmo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 RBK seems like they're making all sorts of tweaks to the jerseys. For example, look at this photo of Backstrom and then this photo of Turco. They are now offering roomier sleeves for goalies. They should keep the sleeve size the way it is. If goalies don't like it, they can wear smaller arm pads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 I know this is a minor complaint, but the captain/alternate captain C and A's look retarded on the right side... I totally agree. Yeah, lets destroy 75+ years of tradition for RBK , haha what a joke Even at his age, I dare you to tell it to his face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty13 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 i like the new jerseys and don't really mind the C and A on the other side... having said that, i'm gonna buy a Kronwall jersey and i was just on nhlshop and there are $250 and a $114 jerseys... whats the difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 Even at his age, I dare you to tell it to his face. I'd like to see them return to C and A to that font as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 i like the new jerseys and don't really mind the C and A on the other side... having said that, i'm gonna buy a Kronwall jersey and i was just on nhlshop and there are $250 and a $114 jerseys... whats the difference? The $250 model is the same actual jersey the players wear. The one that's only $114 is one that's: 1) Made of somewhat different material. 2) Doesn't have a fight strap. 3) Has a straight hem, instead of the "dress shirt" hem of the ones the player's wear. 4) Has a large RBK size tag sown on to the front above the hem. 5) (I assume) has a different NHL logo on the back hem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 I know this is a minor complaint, but the captain/alternate captain C and A's look retarded on the right side... theres no choice, because of our symbol it would look more retarded and cramped on the other side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty13 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 ahh isee thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted October 5, 2007 RBK seems like they're making all sorts of tweaks to the jerseys. For example, look at this photo of Backstrom and then this photo of Turco. They are now offering roomier sleeves for goalies. They're not going to be as aerodynamic anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
