Kings Draft Night Surprise
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Forbort gets throwback jerseyThe host of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft surprised jersey geeks tonight when the Los Angeles Kings gave a purple and gold throwback jersey to their first round draft pick.
It's been rumored for some time that the Kings will wear a throwback jersey during the 2010-11 season opener against the Vancouver Canucks, as the two teams celebrate the 40 years since their first meeting. It seems this is an indication from the team of such intentions.
Derek Forbort (right) was taken 15th overall earlier tonight as the Kings took up hosting duties at the Staples Center for the draft. After posing for a couple of pictures, Forbort was given the standard black/purple home jersey before he went off to do interviews.
While I was watching the draft tonight, I managed to grab a quick photo that I shared on Twitter. In case you missed it, click here. And if that's not enough, the Kings have posted a photo gallery from the draft featuring Forbort in the gold and purple threads.
Chris
Just thought of a few other noteworthy draft night items. Most teams handed their new draftee the standard dark home jersey. But some strayed from the pack.
Most notably, the Buffalo Sabres gave 23rd overall Mark Pysyk the royal blue third jersey, which has been long-rumored to be taking full-time duty beginning this fall. Was that a hint?
If not, perhaps the big draft board itself was. The "slug" was nowhere to be found. Only the retro logo was used up there. The current primary logo — "Buffaslug" — was on the big board last year in Montreal.
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Brock Nelson gets Isles' new road jerseyIn addition to the Sabres, the Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks gave third jerseys to their draft picks. The Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets jerseys also featured their 10th anniversary patches. The Edmonton Oilers gave Taylor Hall the retro home jersey while the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche joined the New York Islanders in handing out road sweaters. For the Isles, it was the new sweater just unveiled at the team's Draft Party earlier in the night.
The Hurricanes, Stars, Bruins, Panthers, Coyotes, Canadiens, Ducks, Capitals, Blues, Red Wings, Penguins, Blackhawks, Rangers, Lightning and Thrashers gave regular home sweaters to their newest members. The Flames, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Maple Leafs and Canucks did not have first round picks this year.
Reader Comments (17)
As a note, the Minnesota Wild also used their green third for their draft pick
I was at the draft today and when i saw the kings coming to the podium they were sort of hiding the jersey but once they unrolled it and he put it on the crowed went nuts i mean staples wasn't close to being full and it was the loudest I've ever heard it. I think with a reaction like that we might be seeing some more of it.
I saw this, and was a bit surprised.
Considering the draft was in LA, they probably just got one from the arena team store.
Doesn't look Rbk, but hopefully a good sign. This jersey got some of the loudest cheers of the night.
Hmm, I'm disappointed it wasn't in a reebok edge cut. Oh well, got to see the Isles road sweater presented though and it looked great!
Just got back from the draft, and when they revealed that jersey, the place just went nuts. Kings fans jumped out of their seats.
Nashville's third jersey wasn't a surprise, as don't they have a new home jersey this year? (Or last year's third?)
Also, appears the stupid slug is gone... now it's just the stupid, white buffalo... Have I mentioned I hate that logo?
dear God...please San Jose...don't make black your primary...
Sharks also showed off their anniversary patch.
I'll be honest, I was shocked to see them give Forbort the throwback. Likely a little teaser of what's to come, it's a cool idea.
I want to point out that the Preds did give out the road jersey to Watson but the cap he put on was the 3rd jersey colors and logo. It looked a little out of place to me.
At least my Bruins got Seguin...
But I was happy to see no buffaslugs anywhere
Prices here in Buffalo for slug jerseys have dropped to Under 50 bucks. Plan on seeing the new white jersey as training camp begins. Last time the thirds were revealed at their Open Practice. Im a life long sabres fan and this is a change that has been desired since day 1.
I also noticed that on the Sabres website the buffaslug is only seen once, with the new logo everywhere, just to put out there.
Nashville's draft caps had their simplified third-jersey logo on them, too.
I doubt the Kings will be wearing that uniform against the Canucks in October. The Canucks are wearing their original white uniforms so why would the Kings wear anything other than their 1970 unis.
Gorgeous jersey, Kings!
Is it possible that the Kings used that jersey as a nod to the Lakers for their championship?