0280: Waddell's Winter Classic, Part 3

The Waddell Brothers' Winter Classic series continues today with Part 3 — with two more teams chosen by you, the readers. Chance and Jake have produced retro-style sweaters for all 30 NHL teams and we're revealing them two at a time every Saturday. Last week, "P85" was first to comment and picked Anaheim and Florida for this week, so here they are.

Once again, first to comment gets to choose the next two teams. Remember, we've already done the Penguins, Kings, Rangers, Islanders, and now the Ducks and Panthers. Good luck!

0273: Waddell's Winter Classic, Part 2

I debuted a new Winter Classic series by the Brothers Waddell last week. Chance and Jake have designed retro-style sweaters for all 30 NHL teams. We started with the Kings and Penguins. Then the first to comment on that post got to pick the next two teams; Brian chose the Rangers and Islanders. (Unfortunately, that meant posting three different Islanders concepts this week. But I'm keeping my word.)

Same deal this week. Which teams should we look at next Saturday? Be the first to comment.

0266: Waddell's Winter Classic, Part 1

I've got a great new series to debut today. It takes Winter Classic Weekends to their next logical step. The Brothers Waddell — Chance and Jake — have designed Winter Classic/retro-style uniforms for all 30 NHL franchises... whether they have the history to support it or not. Some are seriously good, some are just fun.

Now rather than doing one big dump of 30 jerseys (where many would simply get overlooked), I'd like to roll them out over the coming winter two at a time. Today we start with the Penguins and Kings. Again, retro style jerseys with no specific ties to the team's past. Just something unique and interesting.

Remember, Chance and Jake have designs for all 30 teams so we have 28 to go. How will I decide which two to post next? I won't. You will. The first two were picked at random. The next two will be picked by the first commenters on this post. Comment with the two teams you'd like to see next. First come, first served. Check back next Saturday morning to see them!

Update on Saturday · Nov 10 · 2012 | 11:03 AM PST by Chris

Brian was first, so Rangers and Islanders are what we'll get next Saturday. And just like this week, first to comment gets to choose the next two teams.

0252: Vancouver's Winter Classic

Someday the Vancouver Canucks will have to figure into the NHL Winter Classic. And when they do, Colin May has a couple of uniform designs that could work quite well. I know we all like to mock the V jerseys (especially in those colors), but I think this blue and green look is pretty sharp. But if that's not your cup of tea, what about this one below?

0245: NYR's White Winter Classic

This Winter Classic sweater by Ryan Haslett is sort of an offshoot of the New York Rangers' current third jersey. Ryan proposed it as an alternative to what the Rangers wore to last year's outdoor game — you know, instead of that cream thing with the shield.

0238: A Golden State Classic

Bill Grafner wants a Winter Classic to take place in California and he's designed a logo and pinpointed jerseys he'd like to see used. Here's what he has to say about it.

This is the hopes that maybe to apologize for a lockout, maybe we can get two winter classics next year. One on the East Coast and than a night game here in L.A. Temps at night should be great for a game and if Vegas can host an outdoor game so can we. I choose the sharks because of the fact that the Seals were also an expansion six team and the great rivalry between Southern California and Northern California.

I know some will say the Ducks but I feel the expansion six is a stronger toe in for a Winter Classic. I choose the California Seal logo and put it on the original Sharks colors for the fans to relate and a throwback to the original Sharks jersey. I went with the gold for the Kings because that was the jersey they wore for the Miracle on Manchester.

I know the Winter classic is supposed to be dark jerseys at home, but the Miracle means a lot to fans here and we already had the forum blue in games versus the Canucks and as a throwback jersey so this is a better jersey for a winter classic. Also, then the Sharks can be in teal not white or cream color.

I also included a fun Winter Classic Logo. I know it may be a bit busy but that is how we do it here in L.A.

0231: The Blue and Vintage White

It's looking less and less like the first Winter Classic to feature a Canadian club will be nothing more than a dream. But that hasn't stopped the concepts from rolling in. This one from Tex Fischer is a little different from options we've seen in the past.