Travis 576 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 I'm really into the Lightning Hockey Club patch, and I enjoy the simplification of their jerseys (not too into 'modern' styles) - but I don't know that they had to go quite so simple; especially with the typeface they used for the numbers. Full article HERE. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Tampa Bay H.C. Yzerman takes over and they get a better roster and a better logo and uniform. 3 HadThomasVokounOnFortSt, Electrophile and stevkrause reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Meh. I thought they had a nice jersey. A simple logo isn't necessarily a great logo. There's nothing simple about the Wings logo and it's a classic. Same goes for the indian head in Chicago. 3 Rick D, hooon and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Looks a little Toronto-ish. It's not bad, but I think some silver or grey stripes would have looked great. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 It looks like Detroit won't be the only team with a two-colour jersey next year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick D 390 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Drake, Josh I thought the same thing. a little too simple, and a little too much like toronto. I liked the black and the silver/grey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombi 43 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Not bad. Earlier reports made it seem like it was going to be a larger overhaul. This is just a stripped-down version of their old logo. And yes, it looks way too much like a Leafs jersey. Edited January 31, 2011 by zombi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) I kinda figured this was coming, but didn't see Toronto2 suiting up... I like it but the blue should of at least been darker, I mean Toronto could almost file a suit for copyright infringement. If they were going to do only two colors the blue has to be darker. If not, it needs black trim. Also, the alternate logo should be the main one. BTW, we should have a celebration for never having to see those wretched BOLTS Jerseys again. Edited January 31, 2011 by achildr1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 its clean and kind of retro looking, i like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevieisthebest 80 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Stevie definitely had a hand in this, you can tell. I am falling in love with this Lightning hockey club. 1 tdinc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adtthosa 5 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 BTW, we should have a celebration for never having to see those wretched BOLTS Jerseys again. Pretty sure the 3rds are sticking around, unfortunately. I like the change, but like it's been said the blue either needs to be darker or it needs a third colour to distinguish it a bit more from the Leafs. I think these will look good on the ice, but I'm not a big fan of dropping black from the colour scheme altogether. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 I love it, simple and classy... I do agree that some black and silver accents would have been nice though... at the same time, I didn't really think they needed a new one, but at least it's a good new design Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Pretty sure the 3rds are sticking around, unfortunately. I like the change, but like it's been said the blue either needs to be darker or it needs a third colour to distinguish it a bit more from the Leafs. I think these will look good on the ice, but I'm not a big fan of dropping black from the colour scheme altogether. That would be ridiculous. Go Retro but keep some of the worst Jerseys to ever hit the ice? It would be like the Isle's using the early 80's Jerseys for home-away but having the Fisherman as a third...schwhat?!?! If they have a third, it should be their original road Jersey (when roads were dark). The more I look at this, the more disappointed I become. Why would you not want to definitively stand out from the Laughs? They are both in the East too, their games will look like an intrasquad scrimmage. Edited January 31, 2011 by achildr1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selliria 76 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Tampa Bay Maple Leafs. 2 sleepwalker and wingnut40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingzman91 134 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Tampa Bay Gatorade. What is with the jerseys that look like football jerseys. The problem with selling jerseys to people in FL, its a sweater....in FL. The design was fine before, I liked the underarm stripe the Lightning have always had, but it looks like it is gone from this design. Oh well, gimmicks are what they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esquire 324 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 My thoughts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 My preference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 For some reason I think of knock off laundry detergent when I look at it.. But it's not bad.. Be interesting to see what it looks like on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Their old ones looked like something you would see a junior or youth travel team wearing. These a better imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Intead of white, how much better would it be if they went with a Team Sweden inspired yellow? Got to admit, I like 'em though... Edited January 31, 2011 by ogreslayer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate94gt 134 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 i dont like that at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 this is the problem. teams are always trying to switch it up till they think they have something "iconic." honestly, if you just stick to one jersey and logo for long enough it will become "iconic." im sure if the wings jersey never existed and someone decided to come up with the design today, there would be people like "wtf?" and thats the way it goes. shoulda stuck with the old ones. its classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 The departure of silver is indeed disappointing and after black was one of their main colours, it's now gone entirely. Boo. I was never crazy about the number font for these ones, but it there any way they can go back to this: 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted January 31, 2011 The new ones in the picture where the players are wearing them look even worse than on paper. They're like a combination of Vancouver's and Toronto's jerseys and are way too simple, IMO. What was wrong with the current jerseys? The complete omission of black makes them look way less intimidating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites