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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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OTTAWA, ON – DECEMBER 16: Antti Niemi #37 of the Montreal Canadiens skates during warmup prior to the 2017 Scotiabank NHL 100 Classic against the Ottawa Senators at Lansdowne Park on December 16, 2017 in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Francois Laplante/Getty Images/Freestyle Photo)
OTTAWA, ON – DECEMBER 16: Antti Niemi #37 of the Montreal Canadiens skates during warmup prior to the 2017 Scotiabank NHL 100 Classic against the Ottawa Senators at Lansdowne Park on December 16, 2017 in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Francois Laplante/Getty Images/Freestyle Photo) /

Montreal Canadiens: 2017 NHL 100 Classic jersey

Every time the Canadiens have gone off the rails for a jersey design, it ends poorly. However, their 2017 NHL 100 Classic jersey that forwent the team’s classic red shoulder pads look should get a revisit. Montreal wouldn’t dare make this the team’s official away jersey with how sacred their sweaters are, but this one deserves a comeback.

NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 11: Martin Erat #10 of the Nashville Predators skates before a NHL game against the Florida Panthers on December 11, 2010 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators won 3-0. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 11: Martin Erat #10 of the Nashville Predators skates before a NHL game against the Florida Panthers on December 11, 2010 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators won 3-0. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images) /

Nashville Predators: 2009-11 alternate jersey

The short-lived time when the Predators had an alternate jersey that was just two-toned blue and white was a good time. Nashville’s commitment to wearing yellow sweaters is commendable, but they should bring back this sweater as a nice alternate to their current ensemble.

LANDOVER, MD – FEBRUARY 9: Mark Johnson #12 of the New Jersey Devils looks on during a hockey game against the Washington Capitals on February 9, 1990 at Captal Centre in Landover, Maryland. The Capitals won 2–0. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – FEBRUARY 9: Mark Johnson #12 of the New Jersey Devils looks on during a hockey game against the Washington Capitals on February 9, 1990 at Captal Centre in Landover, Maryland. The Capitals won 2–0. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

New Jersey Devils: 1982-92 jersey

I lovingly call these jerseys the “Christmas tree” jerseys whenever I see them. The Devils have used these as alternates in the past, but it’d be great to see them with a larger frequency during the season.

2 Apr 1997: Defenseman Bryan Berard of the New York Islanders moves down the ice during a game against the Dallas Stars at the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. The Stars won the game, 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
2 Apr 1997: Defenseman Bryan Berard of the New York Islanders moves down the ice during a game against the Dallas Stars at the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. The Stars won the game, 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport /

New York Islanders: 1995-97 jersey

Justice for the Islanders’ fishermen jerseys, honestly. Sure, the team’s current logo is more clean and less amateur than the one they rocked in the mid-1990s, but the Islanders’ third jersey leaves a lot to be desired. This jersey is iconic in the history of the Islanders, and it’d be great to see them rock it once more.

Theoren Fleury #14 of the New York Rangers looks on from the ice during the game against the New Jersey Devils at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Rangers 3-2.
Theoren Fleury #14 of the New York Rangers looks on from the ice during the game against the New Jersey Devils at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Rangers 3-2. /

New York Rangers: 1996-07 alternate jersey

The Rangers’ Lady Liberty jerseys have not been seen since the team retired them in 2007. The team currently does not possess a third jersey — and hasn’t since 2017 — but this would make a great addition to New York’s lineup to spice up a very traditional set of sweaters.

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