Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Article Link This will be a very dark day for the league if this ever happens...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 No, no, no........ Just no. Did I say no? Absolutely no. This would be hideous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Soccer jersey with sleeves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sting 11 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 It's one of those things that's awful but probably inevitable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Yeah, and then people would be reluctant to buy the jersey's. Advertising on jersey's is acceptable for soccer, and skiing, annnnnnnnd NASCAR. For hockey? Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Id pretend like i never watched hockey before in my life. if that hapend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Given the penchant for NASCAR over hockey, I suspect this unavoidable. I won't like it, but most of Europe has never seen anything except ads on jerseys. We'll survive, too, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 I also didn't understand half of that article... so correct me if I'm wrong... But did they not say they would also change the colour of the jersey? Ugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awingsincebirth 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Getting that Spengler Cup feeling everytime you watch an NHL game?? Priceless. But seriously, considering the fact that I hate soccer, NASCAR,and skiing more than a swift kick in the 'nads, this would obviously suck alot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Oh hell no! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) Wow, that just breaks my heart. It's bad enough the Wings are on six-game losing streak. Now I got to deal with this. Damn I'm depressed. I also couldn't disagree more with Roloson's statement. "They have (uniform ads) in Europe and it doesn't take away from the true jersey look." Yeah dude, it pretty much does. It's also a slippery slope. Soon after the goalies get them, it'll be on all players. I guess the NHL didn't get my memo that I won't buy jerseys anymore after the RBK Edge disaster. This will set my resolve in stone. Edited February 18, 2008 by auxlepli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 ...and it's down that slippery slope to this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 ^^^ that's hideous. My eyes hurt now. Ack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 ^^^ that's hideous. My eyes hurt now. Ack. I know, I can't even tell what's going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 if i ever see 1 advertisement on a NHL jersey i will cry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 if i ever see 1 advertisement on a NHL jersey i will cry If I saw a million advertisements on a European jersey I would be disoriented (but also kinda want to buy an Audi). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jocu 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 This is one of the few times I'll disagree with Hasek. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Roloson echoes that sentiment. "I think it's a great way to grow (hockey-related revenue). They have (uniform ads) in Europe and it doesn't take away from the true jersey look. Is he blind? There are so many ads on those European Jerseys its hard to concentrate. I can't even tell the difference between the logo and the advertisements on some of them. This just seems like a really weird - and f*cking stupid - idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Can someone please tell me why a player agent like Rich Winter has any prominent role in this at all? Or a soon to be retired goalie aka Dom Hasek? Whats the worst thing the league could do when they can't even expand their fan base??? Piss off their current fan base! Brilliant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 seriously, well if Datsyuk likes Taco bell maybe I should go there too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 I got an idea.. If this idea ever actually became reality we could just boycott them. Oh yeaah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juice71285 2 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 I don't like the idea of advertising on the jerseys, however if they went with the helmets I would be alright with that. To a lesser extent possibly the pants. Both areas get quite a bit of them shown and it leaves the traditional jerseys alone. Might not get as much revenue but at least its something and its not nearly as invasive as the jerseys. The only problem with doing the helmets and pants is that it would most likely eventually lead to the jerseys being advertisements and I am against it. I hope you guys don't tear me to shreds for saying this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sevumar 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 I was just commenting a couple of days ago that I was glad the NHL doesn't do this. It was disappointing the first time I saw them on AHL jerseys. As for the players who are pushing for them -- do they have no pride in their teams? Do they really think destroying the look of their jerseys for a few bucks is good for the sport or the organization? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbyrocks18 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Piss off their current fan base! Brilliant! well hasn't this been the game plan since the lockout?? they f***ed up the schedule, messed with the jerseys, made the game nothing but pentalies, and now this is next. its bull****. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
