Another Winter Classic Weekend is already upon us. So let's flash forward to 2015 again. (We did that recently for the All-Star Game.) First-timer Steve Maurer plans a Denver-based game between the Avalanche and the Wild. What do you think? Good match-up?
Steve Maurer
For this Freak Out Friday, Ryan Yuck mixes eras in Columbus. Check out that crazy crest.
Ryan Yuck
Ross Taylor is rather proud of Colorado Rockalanche concept — a combination of the Avs and the Rockies. As well he should be, as it's among the highest rated concepts of all time on this site. But he's revisiting it again — only this time he's adapting it specifically for the Colorado Avalanche. Future Winter Classic or Stadium Series game?
Ross Taylor
For whatever reason, the Edmonton Oilers seem to get left out of the concept conversation at lot. Could be the most folks think they're already as good as they can be. Or they're just not interested in making improvements. Here, Dave Arnold and Brendan Rockey have teamed up to create a pair of alternate uniform ideas. One orange, one blue. Are the Oilers on an inevitable crash course with an orange third jersey or what?
Brendan Rockey& Dave Arnold
The San Jose Sharks are one of a handful of teams expected to make tweaks to their uniforms for next season. Daniel Rubin tried changing the shoulder patch and the striping around the bottom of the jersey. Already an improvement, but I think we'll get a bit more than this when the time comes.
Daniel Rubin
Let's look at a couple of Carolina Hurricanes concepts today. Braden Humphrey is on to something interesting here. It's not that I think the Canes should encroach on Habs territory, but as an off-the-wall idea, I like this design.
Brian Brideau seems to more on a mission to fix what the team unveiled as their new look back in June. I'm kind of with him. Apart from the font, I think this would be a great solution.
This other design by Brian was created prior to the unveiling as a sort of prediction. And even it's better than the dull design they actually ended up with. Just my opinion, though. I'm sure you have one as well. Let's have it.
Braden Humphrey& Brian Brideau
Ever since the NHL announced the Metropolitan Division last week, I've been hearing non-stop about how it's a slap in the face to Seattle hockey fans. These people must be under the impression we want our team to be named the Metropolitans, after the first American-based team to win the Stanley Cup. I can only speak for myself but I seriously hope that doesn't happen.
That said, in searching for a new theme for Sundays and noticing how many Seattle concepts sit in my inbox, it became clear: Seattle Sundays. At least for a little while. Dylan Wonka is up first. I think he has a fantastic design, despite using the Metropolitans moniker. The nice thing about his logos and jerseys is that the name can easily be swapped out for something better.
Check back next Sunday for another Seattle concept. And if you've got an idea, feel free to pass it along!
Dylan Wonka 