The Blackhawks host the Penguins at Soldier Field next winter as part of the NHL's new Stadium Series. But what should they wear? John Elbertson pictures a game without white jerseys. And why not? Red versus gold would look good!
We end the week where it began: Buffalo. This concept by Bryan Dyck sort of walks the line in terms of Freak Out Fridays, though. It's not a bad design and strictly speaking it's not even that far into outer space. But the number on the chest and the oversimplified crest are not quite my cup of tea. Interesting idea, but I don't think it should be NHL-bound.
Bryan Dyck
The Vancouver Canucks' identity crisis has been well-documented. Four different logos in 40 years and probably more to come. However, they already have in their arsenal all they need to perfect their look, as Justin Wiltron shows us. Then they could just leave it alone for the next half-century.
Justin Wiltron
Morgo Uxbridge has been wowing us with his hand-drawn concept art. Who needs a computer when you've got this kind of talent. Before I ever got on a computer, I used to draw jerseys by hand as a kid, but it never came anywhere close to this. (Actually, maybe I should pull out some of my old stuff for a Freak Out Friday sometime.)
Morgo Uxbridge
This is very cool! Anaheim has never hosted an NHL All-Star Game, but Matt McElroy envisions them giving it a shot in 2015 with this sharp logo. I don't really need to say anymore about it. Speaks for itself. Beautiful design.
Matt McElroy
The Buffalo Sabres this summer have been offering up sneak peeks of their new third jersey, debuting in the fall. Based on these cryptic photos, some of our favorite concept artists have been hard at work trying to sort it all out. For my money, Brian Brideau has come closest, but not quite on the money.
Dylan Wonka may be on to something, but I've been told the front will be gold and the back will be navy. I don't know why I believe it; it sounds ridiculous. But it's just crazy enough that I could see a team like the Sabres doing it.
Lastly, Chris Wright shares this take. Simple, but a little too Nashville. I think we're going to find that in any number of ways, Buffalo will be distancing themselves from the Predators' look despite going with a primarily gold sweater. I'm looking forward to the unveiling. And not to worry, there will be plenty more of these Sabres concepts to come.
Brian Brideau& Chris Wright& Dylan Wonka
Think it may soon be time to find a new theme for Sundays. Or perhaps to drop the Sunday theme altogether. But for now, Ryan Haslett shares this look for the United States.
Ryan Haslett 