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That Which is to Come

The AHL's getting one new team and another may be on the move this summer. That's the subject of today's abbreviated concept post.

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Glen Cuthbert	The owner of the AHL's new Oklahoma City franchise and Edmonton Oilers affiliate will unveil the team's new name, logo and uniforms today. Until then, Glen put together this concept using a leaked Barons logo and a classic Oilers sweater.
Glen Cuthbert	Speaking of Glen and the Oilers, here's a concept jersey unlike anything we've seen before. Forget copper, go with silver! It's a play off the logos from the era of the Oilers' Todd McFarlane third jersey logo design.
Pete Stern	And lastly, rumors have circulated which place the New Jersey Devils' AHL affiliate back in Albany. With the River Rats moving to Charlotte next season, it leaves a gap, and apparently there are arena issues in Lowell right now. If indeed the club is moved, Pete put together this concept logo.

That's all for today as we all eagerly await the announcement in OKC.

Dreaming of the Jets

Though the city of Glendale just promised millions to support the Phoenix Coyotes franchise, nothing is final and no sale has yet been completed. And despite inching closer to a deal that would keep the team in its present home, we can't help but wonder if the team isn't destined to return from whence it came. So here are some Winnipeg Jets concepts that have been submitted for your enjoyment.

Also, we're debuting a new feature. You can now rate each concept, 1 to 5 stars.

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Dallas Hicks	While I often receive classic Winnipeg Jets concepts, typically the designer is merely copying the old design onto a Reebok Edge jersey template. Nothing we haven't seen before. Dallas, on the other hand, has gone a step further by creating a new brand — which would be likely in the unlikely event of the team moving back to Manitoba. That being said, he has incorporated the jet in the original logo into his design. And I like how the jet's exhaust forms the shape of a J and a hockey stick all at the same time.
Dallas Hicks	But wait, there's more! Dallas also came up with these. They're not necessarily from the same set, just different color options for the same basic concept. I'd be pulling for the two-tone blue/gold look, personally, as it's time to stop dressing every team in blue and red — even if it is traditional.
Connor Hanley	Connor's concept is more about striping and uniform design than original logos. He's borrowed the Houston Aeros short-lived primary mark (2002-2006) for the home and road while sticking with the classic Jets jet on the alternate. But it's the striping on these jerseys that are the most interesting and unique. My favorite is the blue one. NHL teams just don't look like that anymore. And that's a shame.
Jake Slavik	Jake has gone in a whole new direction too. His Winnipeg Jets are blue and silver, and flaunt their hopeful hometown. Of course we'd have to do some work on the numbers and nameplate on the back. Those would be all but unreadable from the nosebleeds. Forget TV. But I like the direction he's going with the colors.
Matt McElroy	But perhaps not all hope is lost. What if Coyotes fans get their way and keep their team. Obviously the ideal situation. Matt's trying this quasi-throwback look as a possible light alternate jersey.
Usman Shabbar	And now for something completely different. Imagine crossing the Coyotes with the Blackhawks. What do you get? Maybe something like Usman's design here. It's an interesting look, but I'm not sure it's something we'd ever really see in the NHL.

If you'd like to submit your suggestions for the possible future Winnipeg Jets team, you know where to send them. Or if you're passionate about Coyotes remaining the Coyotes, let's have some of those concepts too!