Tuesday: Green, Red, Black, and Purple

Hello everyone.  My comments today are a bit shorter than normal.  Something unexpected came up, so I had less time to write.  Sorry.

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The COTW vote is currently happening right now.  It is very important this week that we have a lot of votes, because with nine concepts in the running a tie is more likely.

There is also the live chat this upcoming Sunday.  Come here at 9pm for all the fun.

COTW Feb 11-17 vote (ends Friday @ 11:59pm EST)

Sunday, Feb 17 HJC Live Chat @ 9pm Eastern

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Here are some of the contest entries that have come in since yesterday's post...

(by Brian B.)

(by Kyle C.)

(by Stephen T.)

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Texas Tornados (by Bailey S.)

Like:  The striping on both jerseys.  I'm kind of becoming a fan of mismatching striping patterns for minor league teams.

Dislike:  The home's chest stripe seams a bit low.  I also think the logo on each jersey needs a white outline.  The inside of the black jersey should be black (bottom of the front).

Suggestions:  Fix the above issues.  I'd also suggest using front numbers and the same shoulder patch on both jerseys for a bit more consistency.  7/10

Montreal Canadiens (by Andrew G.)

Like:  The design on the arms.  The cut-off arm stripes look really good here.  I also like the shoulder patch used.

Dislike:  The design on the hem.  I've never been a fan off cut off hem stripes, it just looks awkward to me.

Suggestions:  Remove the piping that goes down to the hem, and then continue the hem stripes all the way around.  7/10

Boston Bruins (by Jack H.)

Like:  The third jersey is really good, and I think it could be one of the best jerseys in the league with a few minor adjustments (see suggestions).  The primary jerseys aren't bad either, a good update to the Bruins 1974-95 set.

Dislike:  The black in the logo doesn't match the black of the jersey.  Also those logos look a bit low and off-center.

Suggestions:  Fix the issues with the logos.  For the alternate, I think it would be great if yellow was used for the shoulder yoke and numbers, since the Bruins have historically emphasized yellow.  I also think true white wouldn't bleed into the yellow as much.  8/10

Dallas Stars (by Caleb F.)

Like:  The colours look great.  I also like how the hem and arm stripes are inspired by the North Stars 1975-78 jerseys.
Dislike:  How the top of the star is a different colour than the rest.
Suggestion:  Make the "Stars" in the logo yellow, and then make the "Dallas" white.  8/10

Los Angeles Kings (by Jordan R.)

Like:  Adding hem stripes to the home jersey.  The grey jersey is great, the retro crown looks great in those colours.  I'd love to see a grey jersey in the NHL.
Dislike:  I think black numbers would be better on white backgrounds.  I know the Kings experimented with both colourings, and I just think black stands out better.  In real life the road jersey helmet would have to be white, but it doesn't look bad the way it is.
Suggestions:  Change to black numbers on white backgrounds.  8/10

Toronto Maple Leafs/St. Pats (by Brady S.)

Like:  It's cool to see a concept for such an old team.  The striping pattern looks to be inspired by the hem stripes of the St. Pats 1925-27 jerseys.  I like the idea of the logo under the arched wordmark, and the leaf inside of the clover is a nice touch.
Dislike:  The St. Pats were never called the St. Patricks, so I'd shorten the wordmark to just "St. Pats".
Suggestions:  I don't know if this is supposed to be faux-back concept, or a modernization of the St. Pats.  If it's a faux-back I'd suggest solid numbers and blank pants (or pants with a solid green stripe) to fit with the St. Pats era.  If it's a modernization I'd suggest green pants.  8/10

Dallas Stars (by Brian B.)

Like:  The whole design of the jersey looks great.  The striping is a great match for these logos.  I'm also glad to see "Dallas" return on the pants.
Dislike:  The black on the back hem is a different shade than the rest of the jersey (EDIT - fixed).
Suggestions:  Fix the black on the back hem.  Also I'd love to see a white version of this jersey.  9/10

Cleveland Barons (by Scott M.)

Like:  I love the fact that Scott made all the logos himself (which is a first for him).  I never make logos, because I just don't have the talent, so I appreciate someone putting in this kind of effort.  The colour scheme, which appears to be a subtle nod to the WHA's Cleveland Crusaders, also looks great.  I also like how the third jersey is based on a jersey worn by the AHL's old Cleveland Barons.
Dislike:  The shoulder yokes on the home and road don`t seem to match the rest of the striping.
Suggestions:  I'd like to see the striping and shoulder yokes match better.  I'd also suggest adding black to the home and road socks.  Still though, this deserves a COTW Nomination!!!  9/10

Detroit Red Wings (by Jordan R.)

Like:  Raising up the home jerseys' hem stripe.  The third jersey based on the Detroit Falcons jersey is also pretty cool.
Dislike:  I know the yellow makes sense historically, but it doesn't feel like a Red Wings jersey.
Suggestions:  Make everything with yellow just solid red.  8/10

Euro Leagues Style Detroit Red Wings (by Jordan R.)

Like:  This is what Jordan thinks the Red Wings would look like if they played in Europe.  I think it is really cool and kind of scary.
Dislike:  If this was meant as a serious idea I wouldn't like much, but it's meant as a cool what if, so I have no complaints.
Suggestions:  I'd love to see this for more teams, possibly the rest of the original six.  9/10