The Concepts page has hit another milestone with the 700th consecutive post. Today, newcomer Charlie Allen shares his take on a potential Brooklyn rebrand of the New York Islanders. And it just might freak out you. Charlie used NHL 14 to bring his concept to life. He did quite a job.
Charlie Allen
Stadium Series Week is winding down with another day of New York-centric concepts. Matt Madore presents this set for the Rangers/Islanders meeting. It's so unusual to see that shield on a Rangers jersey, but it really works. As for the Islanders, that's a lot of stripes.
And the prolific Mat Ware imagines a more colorful assembly of these two teams. Orange is becoming a very popular base for jersey concepts these days. Think we need more orange jerseys around?
It's Stadium Series Week on the Concepts page and Dylan Wonka gets us over the hump with three jerseys for the Yankee Stadium games. His take on the Rangers is unique but likely not accurate. The team will wear white with NEW YORK across the chest. Still, it's a clever use of an element of the Rangers' shield logo.
Next up is an Islanders proposal. I'm intrigued by the use of black striping on the primarily blue and orange sweater. But I have a feeling Long Island fans wouldn't warm to it.
And lastly, we have the Devils. So far we've been hearing the Devils will go with a throwback unlike the rest of the participating teams. However, they'll be wearing red instead of white. Look for them to sport the red and green number they've worn on St. Patrick's Day in recent years.
Meantime, what do you think of Dylan's designs? Any you'd like to see in action at some point?
I thought I'd wrap up our Islanders Sunday series with a phenomenal logo and uniform designed by Brandon Holmes. He's come up with an alternate logo for the Brooklyn third jersey inspired by the Isles' lighthouse logo of 1997. I give it a huge thumbs up!
With the Olympics around the corner, we'll switch back to International Sundays next weekend!
Brandon Holmes
This Freak Out Friday is designed to make you "think outside the circle," according to designer Johnny Woods. He's put together jerseys for the Islanders and Sabres, teams that have traditionally employed circular crests. Hit or miss?
Johnny Woods
So you're not a fan of the black and white Brooklyn jerseys? How about seeing the Islanders go back to an orange third when they move? Nick Burton has that covered today.
Nick Burton
I'm really digging this black Islanders concept from Brian Brideau both because of its nod to Brooklyn's hockey history as well as the use of a distinct black and white design. The white sleeves are a welcome feature. Thoughts? (Apart from how much I've been posting Brian's work lately!)
Brian Brideau 