Finding the Most Unique Jersey From Every NHL Team

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

RARE NHL JERSEY! During the 1977-78 season, NHL players were required to wear their surnames for the first time on their jerseys. But stubborn Leafs owner Harold Ballard refused, claiming that it would cause a decrease in Leafs program sales at Maple Leaf Gardens. Therefore in order to comply he had BLUE letters stitched onto BLUE away jerseys, making the names unreadable. The following year however, Ballard complied to the new surname rule ( or else face a heavy fine $$ ). Those blue letter jerseys must still be out there and therefore quite rare and valuable.

[@ingolfrvargr]

'I do not recommend googley-eyes for any jersey designers out there' Nonsense! When the Flyers finally (and inevitably) man up and use Gritty as their logo, it HAS to have googley-eyes!

[@gabrielpoupou1479]

Instant Stanley Cup favourites

[@christhornycroft3686]

The Flyers logo is iconic. But Gritty on the shoulders would be interesting.

[@derekjhpeterson3882]

Gritty is the illegitimate son of Bobby Clarke! I'm guessing Luna Vachon was the mother.

[@ingolfrvargr]

@@derekjhpeterson3882 I always thought that he was the result of Youppi mating with a cave troll

[@modeisin7]

Would make a really good warmup jersey

[@perfectpenguin87]

This guys jersey collection is just absolutely insane

[@borismuller86]

Sooner or later he’s going to just have to start charging admission fees.

[@ancientkeyboardwarrior]

Let's appreciate the fact that my mans almost had the jersey in the same spot with his cut between jerseys. Bravo sir!

[@tmdwu5360]

There is no cuts, its just magic

[@jeffe2267]

tripod with a piece of tape on the floor to set your spot = easily done

[@annmariedierlam5687]

The Avs Stadium series jersey is modeled after the US Air Force Academy Chapel

[@hockey0751]

@Reed Miller yeah

[@dr3putt62]

Nice

[@DerektheMotorider]

When I started collecting hockey cards, the triangle penguins logo and the blues jerseys with red diagonal stripes were all I knew so I considered these looks to be the norm 🤣

[@luke_m_davis]

Same

[@SonOfTamriel]

The Detroit jersey is the bomb! Best one of them all imo... also I've loved every Panthers jersey ever made

[@austinconner1289]

Honestly surprised he didn’t go with the stadium jersey for the wings

[@davidfleischer985]

You got a double-take from me at how smooth that transition was @ 2:15. Body position is nearly identical! Kudos for the little details

[@illegalsmileivxx6062]

The oil drop is one of our truly unique jerseys! The Ottawa one is terrifying and the black San Jose is beautiful.

[@jamestrexler6329]

ANA: ...yup. Other than that, I'd suggest the 2014 Stadium Series. Not often you see an almost wholly orange jersey. ARI: Fair pick, a design you could only really get with Rbk Edge... BOS: The WC is a good pick. I appreciate the brown. I did recently get a '16 WC with the similarly textured bear which is a lot of fun BUF: Turdburger is definitely the ugliest, so yeah, butterknives is a good pick CGY: I might've picked the Pedestals just because no other team has really tried that...not that it worked well in that case CAR: Probably the only pick you could really go with CHI: If not that one (which I'd probably peg as ugliest) I'd say the '09 WC with the tan chest stripe. COL: Yeah...that's the one. I don't think it's good looking, but I respect the heck out of the audacity. CBJ: I may have gone with the white rather than the blue with the thick waist striping DAL: Agreed, with the current alts as second for the unique neon green DET: Classy, sort of a Cougars vibe, though I think the '16 SS is even more unique with the diagonal stripe EDM: Yep, and I think it would be a great alt in their current colours...not that I've already mocked that up... FLA: They're a tough nut to crack, but that's the most unique in their closet. It just doesn't fit the rest of their identity, though I do like it LAK: So rare to have a purple jersey, so yes, that's another on which I'd concur. Despite the collar, I really want one... MIN: Maybe the original '03 version rather than the Edge one, but yeah, red and green butting up against one another is bold MTL: How the heck did you get that and how much was it? NSH: Hard to decide between those two for the most unique, but I respect that call. I do want that checker pattern alt... NJD: They're so consistent, you really couldn't go with anything else NYI: I think the current alt is a slight downgrade from that SS one (which I picked up not long ago); otherwise I'd say the weirdly patterned orange one NYR: That white Lady Liberty really does stand alone in their closet in a fascinating way. I do kind of like it more than the blue, yeah. OTT: The swoooooosh... I kind of love it, it's probably their most interesting version. Now that deserves a Reverse Retro treatment (working on it...) PHI: That logo treatment was awful, and the sleeve pattern was...odd. Only one I could think of otherwise was the '19 SS just because of the white-less look almost causing chromostereopsis PIT: Yep...yep... It's got a lot of awkward glitches, but it's fascinating. It's surprising how many people are clamoring for that to come back. SJS: I get that pick for the unique stripe treatment. Second pick would be that '98-07 design STL: With the skewed numbers, yeah, the red era was quite unique. TBL: The thunderstorm jersey is clearly the most unique pick but in the absence of that, I definitely agree with that stormy night jersey TOR: My inclination was toward the ARE-T-NAS throwback at first, but that's even more brilliantly stripey, so I can live with that pick VAN: I agree with the flying V as the ugliest, and it's hard to pick against it as most unique. My second pick was your honourable mention as well VGK: The gold. Had to be the gold, 100% agreed. And yes, it's bloody uncomfortable. WAS: I guess that's a reasonable pick. I was thinking it would be the primaries from that era, though I also think those are their ugliest. WPG: You blew my mind with that pick. Did not see that coming. I did agree with the WPG-specific pick. I actually quite like it, got a Hellebuyck for myself.

[@jdbiscuit9345]

the islanders orange crush jersey should have been the reverse retro remember going to see yashin in those days

[@Batmanisbestpony]

instead of using the early 2000's dark jersey.

[@toastgalaxy776]

fisherman?

[@hibby21]

for the reverse retros for the oilers I was hoping they'd bring back that jersey with modern oilers colors

[@borismuller86]

I wonder if there’s some weird contractual issues with it, because it was designed by Todd McFarlane, who’s a bit of an oddball.

[@hibby21]

@@borismuller86 I've actually heard rumors that's the case, that he owns the rights to the logo. McFarlane and Oilers didn't end things on good terms

[@borismuller86]

@@hibby21 yeah sounds like a massive headache. It’s a shame because it’s a wonderful jersey.

[@ActiveFire533]

boy, do i have news for you

[@deventazz8018]

That star jersey is the best that Dallas has ever had imo

[@kradz5172]

Agreed. I really noticed them when the Devils played them in the 2000 cup final. Always liked the look.

[@jwdepriest]

Agreed, only version I ever paid full price for and the only one I still wear. However for “most unique,” I’d definitely have thought he’d show the Mooterus.

[@Butt-Head9]

@@jwdepriest me too. Still wearing my 1999 era Brett Hull jersey.

[@tmdwu5360]

I had that Coyotes 3rd in my underrated jerseys list i did for laughs, its actually really nice design. Maybe if the running coyote was replaced with their regular logo?

[@roberttractortaylor]

That Rangers Jersey is one I've always loved, something about that logo takes me back and Mike Richter's helmet looked so cool with that logo on it too.

[@blackenedmagic888]

I think that was the nicest looking jersey out of all the ones he presented.

[@tysheinin8733]

That red Canucks jersey was so FIRE back in the day, I loved it!

[@diggergeensen860]

Totally agree! I remember they passed it off as salmon, and not red.

[@edwarddobrowolski9398]

I like the Jets Reverse Retro, not sure why it isn't very popular

[@LodestarLogado]

THANK YOU SHANNON FOR FINALLY TALKING ABOUT THE ARIZONA ALTERNATE! Genuinely as a jersey design fan it shocks me how much nobody even talks about it. I think it would’ve been a better direction to take for a rebrand (Although I think I would replace the badge with the A-Paw logo they used - that or use the Paw as a template for their Alt/Captain badges

[@Steve-wo7gt]

Seriously. Did they do any market research before going with the ones they did?

[@kylekarnes4652]

I was wondering if you were gonna do the CBJ original jersey, the cannon, or their original 3rd with the black sleeves. I need the reverse retro to complete my CBJ collection. Love my Jackets!

[@nathanielbope2912]

I'm just starting my collection now. Me being 18 and just getting into college here soon, it's gonna be tough, but I'm gonna get it done. Go Jackets!

[@EvanSolomonBerger]

I love the 06'-07'

[@EvanSolomonBerger]

And then the Blue and White 3rds

[@DaleJrAMPFan]

Classic look, love the original CBJ logo

[@KevinQ25]

The reverse retro is their worst. So boring and no stinger!

[@subraxas]

11:24 - Well, if I am not mistaken, Minnesota came up with the retro-looking circle logos as first (I think that Florida were the second and Columbus third, before all the others), so they definitely should not be getting accused of being unoriginal and stuff.

[@subraxas]

@Reed Miller I think we need more of them since I totally love them. :-) That could actually be the next thematic focus of the league-wide fourth jerseys, as was the Reverse Retro. :-D I have to write to Bettman now! :-D ! ! THE CIRCLES ! !

[@pancyclosis]

6:00 yep, meets the definition, I ended up getting one (EJ) and I'm quite happy with it, even though it's decidedly lacking in logo

[@butcherpete2286]

Rhe CAPS pick was spot on my man. That is my absolute favorite CAPS logo

[@Wayf4rer]

I already know the storm Jersey is going to make an appearance here, if not I'll be devastated.

[@TheHockeyGuy]

I don't have it.

[@Wayf4rer]

@@TheHockeyGuy NOOOOOO

[@quartratic2389]

I thought it was gonna be the storm also 😭

[@nathanielbope2912]

He doesnt have it, because people want stupid money for it. $500 on the low end on EBay. I dont blame him for not having it. Very hard to get at a reasonable price.

[@Wayf4rer]

@@nathanielbope2912 I bought mine 6-7 years ago on ebay and they were 150 dollars then, definitely a rarity

[@JarradBruessel32]

I have that same Dallas jersey. My godmother wanted me to have it after she passed away from breast cancer when I was 7. I still have it in the closet sealed in a bag with some other jerseys. It is too important to me to let it sit out and get dirty or to be worn and be stained.

[@joshbribiesca2803]

I was interested to see your Detroit pick! That jersey you showed was definitely sharp. However I personally loved the 2014 winter classic jerseys, they have such a cool "cabin" kinda feel that really suits a winter classic.

[@LouAdipietro]

Awesome video really enjoy your storytelling Shannon .. also that oilers jersey was awesome 👏

[@wiggleee_w0rm]

As a Jets fan, the reverse retro jersey grew on me after seeing it a bunch of times. However i will say the nicest jersey they have done was their winter classic jerseys, preferably the blue one

[@simonneal8316]

I’m sorta surprised you didn’t use the gradient jersey for angeles, tbh. By the way, those sabres jerseys (with the bull, including the one you had here) are fire. It’s too bad they’re now forgotten and Buffalo only uses those boring variations of the same uniform

[@JimboBurrito]

For Detroit I would've went with their 2016 Stadium Series jerseys for uniqueness. The big white numbers and the Refreshed English 'D' looks pretty good for what it was. And I see it a good amount of those jerseys when I walk into LCA.

[@screaminscott4447]

Them Blues jerseys are sick, the home, away, and that red version were all unique and cool, but I'm not a st. Louis fan so maybe that's why I like them

[@DurtGurty]

Flyers gold 50th anniversary jersey, such a unique touch to an iconic logo and team 😞

[@billwalter9917]

That Jersey was....HIDEOUS! the candy corn jersey

[@DrRoxzo-fc5qs]

As much as I dislike the sharks that stealth Jersey is sick! if ever I was to buy a Jersey from a different team that would be it.

[@FHL-Devils]

11:06 - "Red & Green should never been seen" New Jersey - "Hold my beer"

[@TheBoyer19]

Can you do one of what you think every team's main logo should be?

[@knomies227]

Would you have enough different logo changes for each team?

[@TheBoyer19]

@@knomies227 good point, maybe like the best candidates for logo changes

[@knomies227]

@@TheBoyer19 I would enjoy seeing that video

[@elwizschold]

I really liked the Arizona and Nashville jerseys here (even though I'm not a fan of either team), and would like to see them make a comeback. Sharp looks :)

[@alexleblanc5926]

Anyone could make a video with this same concept, but the fact that Shannon has all of the jerseys in his collection is truly impressive.

[@myyritenut]

Shannon, as a NYR fan, the white Liberty jersey is THE BEST alternate jersey they’ve ever had with respect to the blue version, the heritage jersey, and the white stadium series. Most NYR fans truly miss the white liberties, myself included.

[@Dystopia1111]

It feels like that Lightning jersey would be really sharp with some blue mixed in, maybe the shoulders and a touch to the main logo. As it is here it's a little too reminiscent of the LA Kings colors.

[@lewthrasher4194]

The Red Wings jersey is very cool. I heard nothing good about it. Now that I've been able to get a close up visual by you and show the details. I'm visually impaired so it takes a bit for me to get a visual on things. Thank you for showing this.

[@michaelharrison5725]

I have that original CBJ jersey! It it way too small now but I still keep it for when my daughter can wear it eventually.

[@snotbowst]

I'm so glad I got one of those centennial classic jerseys for Detroit at the time. It's such a handsome thing. Should have talked about the collar being closer to a proper knit sweater and not a modern jersey collar. Shame he doesn't have one with a player, as the lettering and numbers have this spectacular silver sparkle border on them. I have an Abdelkader jersey (even one with the A on it) and the disappointment with which his play and departure brought is deeply softened by those letters and numbers.

[@MinnesotaArcticBlast]

I'm looking for the Thrashers Home and Away and then after that the Red one then the one with Atlanta on the sleeves

[@nietzschescodes]

3:19 this was their 3rd jerseys while they had the goat as their main jersey. this wasnt a retro. but yeah, the recent retro was a white and blue and gold version of it.

[@jayr262]

Those red and green Devils jerseys are dope.

[@Rthomp02]

So cool that you have all these jerseys and don’t have to flash pictures! Keep it up Shannon I’m impressed with the collection.

[@ryanhoeksema2191]

The front of the Colorado just is....yeah. but, I actually really like the back side of it with the name and numbers.

[@Krokodilius]

LOL the colorado shirt...wtf is with all the triangles. so many circles on the other ones, too. designers...we get it, you like basic shapes from when you were 5. take a real chance and throw an octagon on one of those bad boys 😂. that dark yellow nashville shirt was always my top 3 favourites; the cat is so shiny and bright.

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

The thumbnail: Yeah. That's the correct face.

[@Plang1998]

Love the shirt and hat combo!

[@henrythegoalie30]

A few things about the Bruins, there 2016 Winter Classic also has the carpet stuff in the logo, the one shown in this video (not Winter Classic) Is the most beautiful jersey of all time.

[@keithrowe4317]

Bang On Shannon- Between Isles & Habs for WORST jerseys ever created- makes u wondering if the guy that was designing them was doing it at 4:20! U got it!! Great job Shannon!!

[@williamo3842]

I dont know what it is…. Something draws me to the ugly jerseys that just makes me want to own and wear them. The ugly preds, the darkwing duck, the isles fisherman, the ovaries bull for the stars. I just gotta have em. Im a flames fan and ill even admit blasty looks dumb as hell but i love it even more for that. Also the coyotes space kachina with lizards on the shoulder

[@amontehoggard4640]

I kinda like the Florida Panthers Alternate, because it has blue and dark blue on the jersey. The 2nd jersey I like is the Carolina Hurricanes jersey because of the makeover on that jersey that includes a flag getting involved in the stormy wind. The 3rd jersey I like is the Atlanta Thrashers jersey because of the red style with sharp object put on the jersey. And the last jersey I like is the Anaheim Ducks jersey because it feels like it comes from the 2 movies called D2 and D3 The Mighty Ducks. Those are the jerseys I’m trying to get to add to the collection.

[@hammerby]

I've always preffered the white Liberty Jersey over the blue one for the Rangers. Never understood why they didn't stick to that one longer.

[@mattcraig163]

Love that Dallas jersey. Reminds me of all those great Detroit/Dallas series

[@Elrond_Hubbard1]

I've always been partial towards the Blackhawks jersey. Wouldn't be surprised if they change from the Blackhawks, to the Lightfoots knowing that city.

[@MrLT3685]

7:11 Isn't that Stars Jersey just the 1995-96 all star game jesey Just recolored?

[@chrisg1556]

Im not a philly fan but Ive always loved the all black jerseys. Reminds me of the don mills flyers a AAA organization from the GTHL

[@mat5473]

Old Jets logo is definitely superior. New one is graphically well designed, but it's austere and corporate looking. It looks like it could be the logo for Bombardier or something or a Canadian military logo.

[@tomgilson9180]

The red in the st. Louis jersey could be from the city flag which is red white and blue with a gold coin surrounding the fleur de lis. The colors aren't exact though, so who knows for sure.

[@zacharyreichert5035]

My good ol minnesota manbearpigs. Good choice for the unique one. Anything that de-emphasizes the manbearpig is a benefit.

[@masssification]

20:34 I think "all the red" on the St Louis jersey is coming from the city flag... ;) but I might be wrong

[@alexypatterson8381]

Googly eyes would be great for a flyers jerseys with gritty on it

[@mikeolmstead340]

I’ve got the Habs jersey with name, lettering, and fight strap. Higgins, 21. A on the front.

[@kenmograd2009]

Why was red used as the the Blues’ third color? Simple: Red was used to tie the club further with the City of St. Louis. The city flag is red, not to mention at the time red was added we had both the baseball and football Cardinals.

[@de-fault_de-fault]

I know people don't like red and green together, but I always think the Devils would do well to go back to their original striping patterns. They could keep the black, which has broader appeal, but the overall look was just better.

[@harrison7716]

Surprised you didnt use the Blues one from 2015 with the circle and arch with the Blue note in it.

[@Iamthegame19]

does anyone know or remember the red wings black and red jersey from the 2000's? it wasn't ever worn on ice. i don't remember the year but just curious to find a picture of it because i doubt i could find anywhere to get it online. i googled it but it gets me confused with the retro jersey lol.

[@chriszimmerman5690]

Have you ever seen the Santa Cruz Sharks jersey made by the Skateboard company Santa Cruz? That one is pretty darn unique

[@quenched56]

You have a decent sportscar tied up in Jerseys brother..

[@davidgaritta9195]

As a Devils fan, I wasn't sure which jersey you were going to pick because Lou never liked change and never had an official "third" jersey although they did play in their retro red during Lou's last few years with NJ. I thought you were going to pick the Reverse Retro tbh lol

[@alelectric2767]

The Detroit one is nice.👍

[@scawfan75]

YOU GOT THE OG WILD WING JERESY!!!!! Oh I'm so jelly!!!!! Also FYI the reason the Wild's red jersey was so popular was because it looked like a hunter's outfit. Hunter Red I do believe was the name of the color.

[@floridagirlr6648]

I love the NY Ranger Liberty jersey .. they should go back to that at some point!

[@Colbyw74]

9:45 i have that jersey! i thought it was totally forgotten about

[@EpilepticBob]

I don’t miss that Oilers jersey at all, never liked it. But for Detroit I would’ve said the Stadium jersey with the big D on the front. Love that jersey

[@NathanRSimpson]

Predicting the oilers gear jersey

[@NathanRSimpson]

@Reed Miller As an oilers fan that’s probably my favourite jersey just because of how different it is but I also think oilers should go back to copper and navy so my opinion doesn’t count

[@maxpowr90]

26:34 Dallas got flack for the Mooterus and the Thrashers didn't for this logo?

[@whoshotashleybabbitt4924]

"Kariya and Selanne both wore this" The face Shannon made at that point was amazing.

[@blackenedmagic888]

Yeah, it was quite funny! If that's not *THE* ugliest jersey in the entire history of the NHL, I'd liike to see what people would consider uglier! It's truly an abomination!

[@KrisVic91]

I actually really like the Jets reverse retro. I think it looks clean. I might make it the first Jersey I ever buy. Particularly if it's cheap.

[@bb-kc9be]

That two-tone grey on the NYI stadium series jersey is actually really great.

[@lordscythe9637]

The oilers blackout Jersey is way more rare. Saw a season holder that got it for getting season tickets one year and it looks sick!

[@kalemacpherson2270]

Mooterus i say is Dallas' most unique, unique in someone approved it to be worn on the ice

[@loganmclarry]

I also thought Shannon would mention the mooterus

[@MrNightRome]

i love that first boston jersey, where i played when i was younger that was almost what our jerseys were, we were The Bears

[@gregorydillon9167]

Im a Lightning fan, and I never really warmed up to the black jersey. However, I received a black Kucherov jersey in the mail today. I figured if Tampa is going to be cast as the villains then better look the part.

[@bigjohn08865]

9:06 - That "oil drop" logo looks more like a Star Wars ship

[@zache5486]

9 months late, but the flag of St. Louis is red, blue, and yellow. That’s the best explanation I’ve got as to why the Blues keep incorporating red as a third color. Also, personally I like the text on the note, just because that’s the logo I grew up with. The modern one does look cleaner though.

[@kevinhover461]

With Buffalo, I do agree that the Butter Knives is unique. But to me, the most odd sweater they’ve ever worn was the 9/11 game against the Rangers.

[@LGPanthers1]

I hate text on logos but the STL jersey is the only one with text on it that I will forgive and I'll fully admit it's because I'm a homer who now lives elsewhere in an area where nobody knows a dang thing about hockey. It's nice to wear an old blue note jersey with the "St. Louis" on it just so some people might put 2 and 2 together. There's not a lot to brag about being from the 314 but I'll let everyone know. So to answer the question Shannon, it's for me.

[@cjp1599]

Love that Arizona, with the dark red breezers...

[@ethanorenstein9051]

I went to the Hawks store on Michigan ave and saw that jersey!

[@YesJamesIsAsian]

Love the Thrashers alternate. The dark blue mesh underarms and the dark blue stitching are such a nice little detail along with the ATLANTA script down one sleeve.

[@dms5341]

Wow never seen that silver Detroit sweater before, that thing is a beauty

[@DanoFSmith-yc9tg]

Kinda surprised they never used the gradient Pens jersey in a winter classic, or at least a version of it, it would be a good salute to a great era in their history, great at winter classics when a lot of retired legends make appearances.

[@DanoFSmith-yc9tg]

Plus it’s yet another kit to put Crosby in, $$$$$

[@artvandelay1967]

The look when he admitted the Avs jersey was unique..priceless!

[@jamierobertson4139]

Personally, for that Islanders third, I really wish it was navy rather than the simple royal blue… helps distinguish it a bit more from the home, plus it’s part of their history (as much as Islander fans may hate to admit it)… I’d rather a team use a secondary colour for their third

[@bb-kc9be]

You need to do a 10-1 favourite jerseys you own. I'd be interested in what and why. Great offseason content.

[@Somethingsomethingmorbid0]

That montreal jersey/sweater is amazing THG where can i get the same one?

[@baileyolsen3738]

I’d love to see a breakdown of Shannon’s favorite goalie masks

[@Butt-Head9]

I like your teams new coyote, back in the 90s that logo was zany 🙂

[@Mach141]

I cant be the only one who actually likes the Bruins paddington bear jersey....can I?