30 best NHL jerseys of all-time

15. Minnesota Wild

Minnesota lost their first franchise to Dallas in 1993. The State of Hockey would go seven years before seeing NHL hockey again in their home state, this time as the Minnesota Wild.

The Wild seem like a team that is at a disadvantage with their mascot, but they’ve turned something rather vague into something rather extraordinary. Minnesota incorporated a lot into their emblem and it’s no wonder it hasn’t changed in over fifteen years.

The eye of the beast is actually the North Star, an ode to the first NHL franchise that called Minnesota home. A full moon is used to create the ear of the animal and its mouth is actually made out of a body of water. That’s one of the most intelligent uses of a logo in the league by far.

As for the rest of the sweater, Minnesota uses a red, green and white palette with hints of yellow. Despite their Christmas-like color scheme, the Wild have managed to stumble upon a successful look. Everything from the laces to the strategic placement of green on this away sweater makes it stand out.

In the time since their induction into the league back in 2000, the Wild have gone to a crest that has the original emblem as the central focus of a circle. While it isn’t as impactful, being that all of the small details are barely noticeable, it still has a pretty good visual appeal level.

Overall, this jersey is simply a modern take on their original sweater from a decade and a half ago and it’s easily the best they’ve ever had.