HF&P, Part 25: Dallas Stars II

What? I realize we already covered the Dallas Stars once in this series — back in Part 11. But I've found more artwork in my web searches. Check it.

This masterpiece again comes to us by way of our favorite nostalgic designer. Not only do we see a rather severe case of Minnesota North Stars tomfoolery, but we're treated to Rangers numbering on the back. Also, gotta say, I'm just nuts about the alternate design. The city written across the chest may make this hockey uniform feel more like a basketball jersey, but it's different and we all know how I like things that are different.

I also like the idea of dumping the DALLAS STRS out of the Stars logo but I have a feeling we should expect some rather sweeping changes to it entirely. I don't know why I have that feeling, though.

These designs don't really have any relevance beyond the fact that they're — yes, I'm going to say it — different. These are designed in the current style and makes use of the Stars' '90s uni layout and switches the primary and secondary logos. It's interesting but I don't like the state-of-Texas logo on the front of the jersey. It's not — balanced enough.

Anyway, that does it for the "Hockey Fans & Photoshop" series for tonight. Check back again tomorrow for a couple more designs, including — the Edmonton Oilers.

HF&P, Part 24: Anaheim Ducks

I'm going to keep them coming. More fan-designed jerseys for you to look at today as part of the "Hockey Fans & Photoshop" series of posts. Now featuring the 2007 Stanley Cup Champion Anaheim Ducks.

I know, I know, it's the wrong jersey format. You want to know what happened to the Rbk EDGE. Well I didn't promise these would all necessarily be new uniform designs for the 2007-08 season. Today we have what I imagine are graphics designed last summer when the new Ducks logo was unveiled following the announcement that the team would be dropping "Mighty" from their name. The uniforms were announced at the same time, but it seems certain folks weren't impressed and wanted to take a shot at it themselves.

So I guess somebody thought this is how they'd look. Yeah, not so much. On the other hand, it also appears another designer would have preferred to see a dark green instead of black. Someone apparently called "Fonz." Thing is, I actually like the color. The design is pitiful. Horribly pitiful. But I think the colors work — not that I dislike the black. I just dislike the logo in general.

Attention NHL teams: STOP SPELLING OUT YOUR TEAM NAME IN THE FUCKING LOGO! Perhaps my message came across that time.

No, but seriously I understand why they did that this season. They're trying to re-brand the club and get people to stop saying Mighty Ducks. It's cool but I really hope they switch things up with the new Rbk EDGE jerseys next fall.

More coming today: the Dallas Stars.

HF&P, Part 23: Columbus Blue Jackets II

Wow, we're already up to the 23rd part in a series of posts about fan-designed NHL jerseys for the new season. We continue by revisiting the Columbus Blue Jackets — last featured in Part 12. That one may have been a rather lame design but at least it used the new primary logo.

Here the designer must've have come up with this design prior to the new logo announcement — that being that the former secondary logo will now be the primary. Oddly, this design doesn't even reference that logo as secondary or otherwise. Still, I like what they've come up with based on what they had to work with at the time.

I really do like the sky blue alternate jersey — despite the league shying away from those this season — but I do not like the bug logo. I don't think anyone does — or ever has. It needs to be swatted and smashed.

Anyway, feel free to leave a comment with your feelings regarding the logos and designs and such.

Next time: the 2007 Stanley Cup Champion Anaheim Ducks.

HF&P, Part 22: Detroit Red Wings

Check it. There's more from the "Hockey Fans & Photoshop" series this evening. Let's go to Hockeytown.

I know, I think we were all expecting something with a little more pizzazz. But there it is. A fan artist's rendering of a possible design for the new Rbk EDGE uniforms to be worn by the Detroit Red Wings.

Short post, I know. There's another one on the way though.

Up next: We're going to take another stab at the Columbus Blue Jackets — because I can.

HF&P, Part 21: Toronto Maple Leafs

They're calling it blasphemous — the idea that the Toronto Maple Leafs may be changing their logo for the 2007-08 season. I say, why not? More power to them. Anyway, they're the 21st entry in the "Hockey Fans & Photoshop" series here on the NHL Tournament of Logos blog leading up the start of the competition in less than a week.

What do you think? As you can see, it's more work from Mr. Nostalgia as we dig into the time capsule and retrieve these old relics. The "primary" logo is of course currently used on the Leafs' third jerseys while they "secondary" logo hasn't been used in decades. But it's an interesting look. Any Toronto fans feel like weighing in?

That's really all I have to say on this matter. Check back tomorrow for more cool fan-made designs.

I also want to make sure that I mention every so often that these images I'm posting are stolen — borrowed, rather. I'm finding them at various places online and am trying to get them all posted in one place for the enjoyment and interest of fans everywhere. If you or someone you know has designed them, please feel free to drop me a line and let me know about it so I can credit you. I am by no means taking credit for anything here — unless I say so specifically.

There. Now onto other things.

Coming up next: the Detroit Red Wings.

HF&P, Part 20: Boston Bruins II

The "Hockey Fans & Photoshop" series trudges on with yet another new uniform design — this one, for the boys from Beantown — the Boston Bruins. We took a look at one design back in Part 8 but I've discovered another out there.

It's a nice one. But it's never going to happen. I haven't heard anything official yet but the Bruins are apparently redesigning the logo — something in the neighborhood of a scary looking bear a la the Hershey Bears of the AHL.

Regardless, I like this design. It's simple but it's different. I also like the yellow jersey even though no one else will and the league is probably opting away from third jerseys for a little bit while everyone adjusts to the sweeping uniform changes.

What do you think of them? Comment me.

Up next: the Toronto Maple Leafs.

HF&P, Part 19: Vancouver Canucks

Readers, you deserve better — the three of you out there. I promised posts every day and here yesterday came and went without a word from moi. I apologize and will try to keep that from happening in the future. On the other hand, it was my birthday yesterday so therefore I get a free pass.

Anyway, having said that, the illustrious "Hockey Fans & Photoshop" series continues today with the Vancouver Canucks.

It's our favorite nostalgic artists taking a whack at Johnny Canuck, now. One thing we know for sure is that the Canucks won't be donning the blue and red next season. A logo/uniform change is coming August 1, according to retailers.

But this was a classic design. People seemed to like the green and blue scheme. Personally I'm not a fan but then I don't have to look at the uniforms every night. Anyway, it's a neat look, recapturing the Johnny Canuck logo of yesteryear and making due with the old '70s logo on the shoulder — which you currently find on Canuck uniforms.

Overall, I'd have to say I like it — not love it, but like it. How do you feel about it? Comment away!

Up next: you know you want it — the Boston Bruins.

HF&P, Part 18: Los Angeles Kings II

I know we already did the Kings once back early on in Part 4. But another image has since surfaced that I felt like posting as part of the "Hockey Fans & Photoshop" series.

There it is, friends. Artwork at its finest. But seriously, it's cool in that it's different. I've always been a fan of trying something new. The LA on the front of the shoulder is interesting. Not sure about the pinstripes. I'd have to see it on an actual jersey. But there you have it.

That's all for tonight. More later.

Up next: the Vancouver Canucks.

HF&P, Part 17: San Jose Sharks

There's more in the "Hockey Fans & Photoshop" series today. Now we take a look at some interesting concepts for the San Jose Sharks.

So that's one, simply replacing the shark-biting-hockey-stick logo with the shark fin logo, which I sort of like. What I think is really cool is this design.

The red trim adds an awesome "blood-in-the-water" feel. So I like it. However, I'm pretty sure the Sharks have plans to unveil a new logo this offseason so I wouldn't count on this one sticking around in any form.

This is the last of the designs I wanted to post. It simply shows the current road jersey in the new Rbk EDGE style. It's rather basic and I kind of hope San Jose doesn't try anything similar to it.

There you have it. One more possibility for new uniforms come this fall.

Up next: the Los Angeles Kings — yes, for the second time. That will come tonight at some point.

HF&P, Part 16: New York Rangers

That's right, two posts in one day, here as part of the "Hockey Fans & Photoshop" series. Like I said, I have tons of great new artwork from around the net but not enough days to post it all before the tournament begins.

Oh yes, it's the New York Rangers and it's a sight to behold. If I were redesigning the Rangers' uniforms, this is almost exactly what I would have come up with. I love the lettering on these jerseys. It's just what the Rangers need to give them a contemporary look. I've never liked their current logo. It's just too — pardon me — old-fashioned.

Anyway, that's all I have for New York today. Short post. Hope you enjoyed it.

Once again, though, kudos to the designer! Whoever that may be.

Up next: the San Jose Sharks.