30 best NHL jerseys of all-time

11. Detroit Red Wings

Detroit hasn’t strayed from their wheel design too often in their 90 year existence, but this was a hit. Used in the 2009 Winter Classic, the Wings played up the original “D” emblem design from their inaugural season.

It pops on the thick, bright red stripe that runs across the player’s chest and onto the sleeves and it’s all in all gorgeous. This is essentially a manual on how to take a vintage design and make it more modern. The subtle wheel emblem on the pant leg and the stripes on the shin covers only add to the simple, but detailed design for Detroit.

Although their wheel logo is still a great look, and seems to withstand the test of time, this ode to their origin is a great representation of how far the team has come. Detroit is an ever-changing city and is developing into something much different than it once was.

It is logical to anticipate a change in the sports organizations as well. Maybe with this being the last season for Joe Louis Arena, the Wings will be inspired to debut a new look. Or maybe they’ll go back to their roots, like they did for the ’09 Winter Classic.