30 best NHL jerseys of all-time

14. Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles has the distinct advantage of being the only team in the National Hockey League to incorporate purple into their color scheme. That is probably because it is not a typical shade for professional athletes, but it works for them.

This is their best jersey because the crown is detailed enough without being overdone. While they have toyed around with different variations of crowns, this one is the easiest on the eyes. It is not overly obnoxious with gold like they used to include. It’s a regal take on royalty.

This jersey has hints of purple without being overwhelming, so not to congest the sweater. Having “Los Angeles” plastered along the bottom stripe of the jersey only adds to its appeal because they did not try to incorporate it inorganically into the crown.

Other jerseys of their have been over design and borderline gaudy, but this one has a balance that their previous designs lacked. Simply put, this sweater is proof of how important it can be to get color balance right. It is proof of how well using a unique color can pay off when used as more of an accent than the main focus. For that reason, it’s a hit for the Kings.