NHL Reverse Retro Tiers: Winnipeg Jets, Canucks Among Improved Renditions
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Tier Two: Hey, Those are Pretty Nice
Washington Capitals
𝗘𝗘𝗘𝗘𝗘𝗘𝗘𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗟𝗘
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 20, 2022
Get your #ReverseRetro 11.15#ALLCAPS x @adidashockey pic.twitter.com/0GOyOPtPAj
The Capitals’ black, teal, and gold screaming eagle jersey was a polarizing concept for the Reverse Retro. Despite returning to the eagle for the 2020 version, the jersey was red and felt more like their current home jersey.
This is a near replica of their early-2000s look and it looks great. Bring back Peter Bondra and Olaf Kolzig because these should be in the rotation more often.
Boston Bruins
(Pooh) Bear necessities. #reverseretro
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 20, 2022
Get yours 11.15#NHLBruins x @adidashockey pic.twitter.com/stgQ4QyUUp
The “Pooh Bear” jerseys were often joked about when discussing a Bruins throwback, and now they’re actually here. It is kind of goofy, but there’s something so nice about a whole bear head on the jersey.
The jersey itself is great with the little details on the shoulders and arms, all while balancing the different browns and yellows that make the Bruins so recognizable,
New York Rangers
Iconic. Perfection. 😍
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 20, 2022
Available for preorder at 12 PM today on https://t.co/wT6lc1Qyxb or at the MSG Team Store on Nov. 15. #NYR x @adidashockey. https://t.co/GyKRmyJvtU pic.twitter.com/nVlqCrqAo2
The “Lady Liberty” logo is iconic, as the tweet says. The Rangers used the logo in their 2020 edition but used a darker blue jersey.
Now, the Rangers have used their regular blue color scheme, combining two iconic looks. If they used the darker blue again, this likely would have been tier one.
New York Islanders
The Fisherman. Remastered for the 50th Anniversary. #ReverseRetro
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) October 20, 2022
Get your jersey in-store starting 11/15 or preorder below starting at 12PM today via the link below.#Isles x @adidashockey
Up for some fishing, anyone? The Islanders have finally returned to their fisherman look with some changes that modernize it a bit.
Losing the sea-foam green around the bottom of the jersey takes it out of the 90s, but it would have been cool to see. Seafoam makes it a tier one.
Pittsburgh Penguins
1992 would be proud 🤩
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 20, 2022
Get your #reverseretro on 11.15.#LetsGoPens x @adidashockey pic.twitter.com/lvO3waW79R
This one seems controversial, as many people seem to dislike the logo from the early 90s. That said, it is so crisp that it really just pulls the look together.
The colors remain the same but the logo and striping take it back to the days of Jagr and Lemieux dominating the league.
Anaheim Ducks
Our Mighty past meets the future#reverseretro Get yours 11.15 #FlyTogether x @adidashockey
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) October 20, 2022
MORE INFO: https://t.co/w8jH9QXJWt pic.twitter.com/J4Yp4RhOE5
This one was really smart, as the Ducks know how people feel about their Disney era. Combining the classic cartoon logo and their current colors makes for a visually pleasant jersey.
Bringing back the eggplant jerseys more often seems like a good idea, but this is a good step in the meantime.
San Jose Sharks
You already know 🦭🦈
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) October 20, 2022
Here’s a closer look…
get yours 11.15.#ReverseRetro x #SJSharks x @adidashockey pic.twitter.com/kq8OGV4qAr
Paying their respects to the California Golden Seals, the Sharks have released an ultra-simple Seals-inspired jersey.
The color combinations are iconic, and it is nice to see the teal and yellow back in the NHL.