30 best NHL jerseys of all-time

20. New York Rangers

The Rangers are a typical Original Six team in the sense that they haven’t strayed much from their original jersey design. That was until 1996 when they introduced this alternate jersey and it was a hit.

In keeping with their well-known red, white and blue color scheme, the Rangers added a touch of the Statue of Liberty to their design. The most well-known Rangers emblem simply reads “Rangers” diagonally down the jersey in red lettering with a white or blue shadow.

Aside from the argument that their traditional jersey is iconic or has some sort of undefined equity about it, there’s nothing special about it. Yes, they were an Original Six franchise, but that does not mean they have to be resistant to change and innovation.

That design severely lacks in the design aspect because it doesn’t take advantage of one of the most iconic cities in the world.

This design, however, makes a statement. It actually features something taken right out of the city and makes viewers dissect it. However, it doesn’t cross the line of being too much.

Everything from the “NYR” underneath Lady Liberty to the pointed stripes on the sleeves works with this sweater and it’s one that stands out rather easily from the collection of jersey designs in Rangers history. Not to mention that this sweater was one that received high praise from Rangers fans, which makes its disappearance from their three jersey options.