If They Were Still Around Today

In today's concepts post, we'll be getting all nostalgic for the old teams that doesn't exist anymore. The fun part is we're going to take a glimpse at what some of those classic clubs might have looked like if they'd made it into the Rbk EDGE era. Just to make things easy, we'll go geographically from east to west.

Kicking things off in Hartford, how about a Whalers logo that covers the entire jersey?

The sweater on the right features the Atlanta Flames logo in a design borrowed from the Chicago Blackhawks. If that's not classic enough for you, remember the old Cleveland Barons? Here's what they might look like if they had hurricane flags wrapping around the waist.

And next to that is a Kansas City Scouts design sans the yellow in the flavor of the Phoenix Coyotes. Speaking of the Coyotes, enjoy this irony.

The Winnipeg Jets logo you see on these jerseys is a concept design that I posted a while back here on the blog. As you can see, these jerseys borrow from the New York Rangers and, ironically, the Coyotes. And we'll finish our trip westward in Colorado. Here's what the Rockies might've looked like in a uniform modeled after that of the Buffalo Sabres.

Don't forget that if you have any concept art you'd like to share with the folks here at NHLToL, you can always email me at nhllogos@gmail.com.

This One's All Atlanta

As the title implies, this post will stick to an Atlanta-based theme. We'll start with the team currently in that town — the Thrashers.

A reader emailed in this concept which calls for a return to the days of going heavy on the dark blue and maroon. Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's a bad look. I just prefer the light blue jerseys. One of the best in the league, if you want my opinion — which I'm sure many of you don't.

I bet the asymmetry of that blue jersey is causing aneurysms for a good number of you. I think it's a winner. Not really feeling the sleeves on the white jersey, however. I know what's being attempted, but it just isn't working. Thoughts?

Now let's take a blast from the past with the Atlanta Flames.

You might notice Jarome Iginla's name on the back of these sweaters. Try to ignore the Calgary connection. I really am trying to write an Atlanta post. The one on the left is a little plain but I like the city name down the sleeve. The crest is awkwardly large however. What I like is the one on the right which is oversized just right — if that makes any sense.

I think this is a really cool idea. The giant logo basically becomes the jersey design. I think it provides a really cool effect. Not sure how great it would look on the ice, however. But by itself there, I'm a fan.

And finally, we'll top things off with the 2008 NHL All-Star Game which is being hosted by the great city of Atlanta. The jerseys for that game were recently unveiled to the general disappointment of a lot of the readers here. One fan emailed in a couple of concepts for the big game. They're not bad, but they do borrow heavily from the Philadelphia Flyers.

Oh, and before a handful of you start needlessly jumping up and down on the designer, let me point out that we know a design like this prohibits the use of a "C" or "A" on the chest. And I do think the all-star and team logos should be left on the shoulders. Other than that, I think they work. Perhaps we'll see something similar in the future.

Until then, we have what we have.

Poll: Flames Franchise Logos

FLAMES (Atlanta)	FLAMES (Calgary)

Place your vote and then feel free to leave a comment as to how you came to your decision. Tell all your friends to drop in and vote! The more voices heard, the more accurate the results!

Poll opening date Mon Oct 22 @ 4:08 AM

Poll closing date Fri Oct 26 @ 11:59 PM

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Result: Flames vs Whalers

Hartford
WHALERS
63% 1,344 votes

Atlanta
FLAMES
37% 792 votes

2,136 total votes

Hartford Whalers
Advancing to face Capitals or Maple Leafs

Atlanta Flames
Eliminated

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Poll opening date Tue Oct 16 @ 4:23 AM

Poll closing date Sat Oct 20 @ 11:59 PM

07VNTRN | #2B | ATFvHFD79

Poll: Flames vs Whalers

	vs
Atlanta FLAMES		Hartford WHALERS

Place your vote and then feel free to leave a comment as to how you came to your decision. Tell all your friends to drop in and vote! The more voices heard, the more accurate the results!

Poll opening date Tue Oct 16 @ 4:23 AM

Poll closing date Sat Oct 20 @ 11:59 PM

07VNTRN | #2B | ATFvHFD79

Result: Flames vs Seals

Atlanta
FLAMES
71% 1,796 votes

Oakland
SEALS
29% 742 votes

2,538 total votes

Atlanta Flames
Advancing to face Canucks or Whalers

Oakland Seals
Eliminated

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Poll opening date Sun Oct 7 @ 8:42 AM

Poll closing date Thu Oct 11 @ 11:59 PM

07VNTRN | #1B | ATFvOAK

Poll: Flames vs Seals

	vs
Atlanta FLAMES		Oakland SEALS

Place your vote and then feel free to leave a comment as to how you came to your decision. Tell all your friends to drop in and vote! The more voices heard, the more accurate the results!

Poll opening date Sun Oct 7 @ 8:42 AM

Poll closing date Thu Oct 11 @ 11:59 PM

07VNTRN | #1B | ATFvOAK