30 best NHL jerseys of all-time

8. Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche pay homage to the old Colorado Rockies, which became the New Jersey Devils, with this design. Playing off the Rockies old triangle emblem, the Avalanche made this tribute and it is by far their best jersey.

Not only does it actually include an identifiable mountain, but it is a modern take on the first NHL franchise to call Colorado home. Historical ties are a challenging thing to do because fans are often even more critical of new designs that draw inspiration from older ones, but this works.

In keeping with their navy, maroon and white color palette the Avalanche made a jersey that is noticeable without being overbearing. It is so modern that it essentially screams of newness. That is an important feature for a team that is rebuilding and hoping to become a leader in the league yet again.

Their old logo is inferior to this in nearly every way. Its use of an “A” as a mountain is a nice idea, but it did not pan out as anticipated because it was more confusing than anything. The puck at the base of the snow in that logo is lost on most and that makes the tie to hockey completely lost.

In comparison to their past jerseys, this is the only one that really intelligently grabs your attention. It isn’t a cheap knockoff of the Rangers’ signature diagonal style that the Avalanche tried as their alternate sweater from 2009-15. It’s uniquely theirs.