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30 retired NHL jerseys that need to be brought back into the light of day

By Mary Clarke

BUFFALO, NY - SEPTEMBER 16: Goaltender Adam Berkhoel #31 of the Buffalo Sabres gets in position during a scrimmage after revealing their new uniform designs on September 16, 2006 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY - SEPTEMBER 16: Goaltender Adam Berkhoel #31 of the Buffalo Sabres gets in position during a scrimmage after revealing their new uniform designs on September 16, 2006 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 05: A detail of Jordan Martinook #48 of the Carolina Hurricanes throwback Hartford Whalers jersey during the first period of the game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on March 05, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 05: A detail of Jordan Martinook #48 of the Carolina Hurricanes throwback Hartford Whalers jersey during the first period of the game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on March 05, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Carolina Hurricanes: Hartford Whalers throwback jersey

This one is a bit of a cop out, considering the Hurricanes have worn Whalers throwbacks before. However, the team does not have a deep jersey history to pull from, and the team already brought back the warning flag alternates for the 2019-20 season. The Whalers have one of the best logos in sports, and should be shown off more.

26 Dec 2001: Goaltender Jocelyn Thibault #41 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the St. Louis Blues during the NHL game at the Savvis Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blackhawks defeated the Blues 3-1. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2001 NHLI Mandatory Credit: Elsa/NHLI/Getty Images
26 Dec 2001: Goaltender Jocelyn Thibault #41 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the St. Louis Blues during the NHL game at the Savvis Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blackhawks defeated the Blues 3-1. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2001 NHLI Mandatory Credit: Elsa/NHLI/Getty Images /

Chicago Blackhawks: 1999-07 alternate jersey

Red and white has been the name of the game for the Blackhawks in recent years. Chicago has gone with a black jersey for some outdoor games, but I’d love to see them adding one back into their rotation as an alternate full-time.

TORONTO, ONT – JUNE 22: (L-R) Vice President of Player Personnel Michel Goulet, Scout Jim Hammett and Joni Lehto of the Colorado Avalanche stands with Jonas Johansson who was selected as the 28th overall pick during the first round NHL Draft on June 22, 2002 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)
TORONTO, ONT – JUNE 22: (L-R) Vice President of Player Personnel Michel Goulet, Scout Jim Hammett and Joni Lehto of the Colorado Avalanche stands with Jonas Johansson who was selected as the 28th overall pick during the first round NHL Draft on June 22, 2002 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI) /

Colorado Avalanche: 2001-07 alternate jersey

The Avalanche haven’t had prominent lettering on their jerseys since 2015, but I’m not a big fan of the blue they had during that time. These crimson purple alternates deserve another chance in the spotlight after a decade-plus of time away.

12 Dec 2001: Defenseman Mattias Timander #37 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates on the ice during the NHL game against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche crushed the Blue Jackets 5-1. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2001 NHLI\ Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/Getty Images/NHLI
12 Dec 2001: Defenseman Mattias Timander #37 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates on the ice during the NHL game against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche crushed the Blue Jackets 5-1. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2001 NHLI\ Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/Getty Images/NHLI /

Columbus Blue Jackets: 2000-01 jersey

The original Blue Jackets jerseys had a hint of green in them back in the day, with a completely different logo. Columbus’ current canon alternate isn’t bad, but it’d be great to see them return to their roots for a 20th anniversary jersey.

DALLAS – DECEMBER 29: Scott Young #48 of the Dallas Stars look on during a break in game action against the Philadelphia Flyers at the American Airlines Center on December 29, 2003 in Dallas, Texas. The Stars tied the Flyers 2-2. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS – DECEMBER 29: Scott Young #48 of the Dallas Stars look on during a break in game action against the Philadelphia Flyers at the American Airlines Center on December 29, 2003 in Dallas, Texas. The Stars tied the Flyers 2-2. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Dallas Stars: 1999-06 jersey

Stars’ jerseys that had an actual star in the negative space? Love that, even though it’s kinda tacky. Dallas could even upgrade these with the current Stars green — which is an overall better look for them — to up the cool factor.

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