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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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CHICAGO – JANUARY 01: Kirk Maltby #18 of the Detroit Red Wings skates during warm-ups against the Chicago Blackhawks during the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on January 1, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
CHICAGO – JANUARY 01: Kirk Maltby #18 of the Detroit Red Wings skates during warm-ups against the Chicago Blackhawks during the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on January 1, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Detroit Red Wings: 2009 Winter Classic jersey

You can’t complain about the current state of the Red Wings’ sweaters, which have pretty much stayed the same. It’d be great to see the team return to their 2009 Winter Classic — and 2016 Stadium Series — look as an alternate, especially because the primary lettering is so crisp.

EDMONTON, AB – APRIL 2: Nail Yakupov #10 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Calgary Flames on April 2, 2016 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)
EDMONTON, AB – APRIL 2: Nail Yakupov #10 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Calgary Flames on April 2, 2016 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images) /

Edmonton Oilers: 2015-17 jersey

The fact that the Oilers no longer have their classic blue jersey after transitioning to an orange home sweater is a travesty. Edmonton replaced it with a facsimile navy alternate with no white trim, which is extremely hard on the eyes. It was a fine experiment, but bring back these classics.

SUNRISE, FL -NOVEMBER 8: Chris Gratton #77 of the Florida Panthers looks on against the New York Rangers on November 8, 2006 at Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. The Rangers won in a shootout 4-3. (Photo by Doug Benc)
SUNRISE, FL -NOVEMBER 8: Chris Gratton #77 of the Florida Panthers looks on against the New York Rangers on November 8, 2006 at Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. The Rangers won in a shootout 4-3. (Photo by Doug Benc) /

Florida Panthers: 1998-07 jersey

The Panthers current modern crest is a much better logo for the team, but the leaping panther has not been seen since 2016. It would be nice for Florida to throw back to that era, with their early jerseys a prime sweater to target.

30 Dec 1998: Rob Blake #4 of the Los Angeles Kings in action during the game against the San Jose Sharks at the Great Western Forum in Ingelwood, California. The Kings defeated the Sharks 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport
30 Dec 1998: Rob Blake #4 of the Los Angeles Kings in action during the game against the San Jose Sharks at the Great Western Forum in Ingelwood, California. The Kings defeated the Sharks 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport /

Los Angeles Kings: 1998-07 jersey

The yellows and purples of the Kings original jerseys are worthy of praise, but the shield logo from the late 1990s to mid-2000s is often forgotten. Los Angeles currently has a drab gray alternate jersey, but this throwback would no doubt spice up their lineup with a hint of purple.

ST PAUL, MN – APRIL 18: Chris Porter #7 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period of Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 18, 2016 at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
ST PAUL, MN – APRIL 18: Chris Porter #7 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period of Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 18, 2016 at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Minnesota Wild: 2009-17 alternate jersey

I’m such a huge fan of script writing jerseys that college programs often use. The Wild’s previous alternates featured great logo detailing and a crisp two-toned palate that the team should bring back as the full-time alternate once more.

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