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Old 03-22-2016, 08:49 AM   #76
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Originally Posted by Toonage View Post
Not shocked that the Flames are retiring the 3rd already, but I am surprised that the Oilers are killing their orange abomination so soon. I thought it was popular. Probably just going to reissue it with a "1st year at new arena" patch to wring a few extra dollars out of their fans.
Oh, don't worry – you'll see it more!

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Usually any details available this early in the year come from Reebok's planning catalog sent to retailers. It indicates the Oilers will have a new third jersey next season. Most likely we'll see this year's orange throwback get an upgrade.

As a specialty sweater, it can only be worn for a handful of games in a season. As a third jersey, it can used up to 15 times. And the design has been wildly popular in Edmonton. I can't imagine the Oilers going in any other direction if a new third is indeed coming next year.
http://www.icethetics.co/blog/nhl-jerseywatch-2016

So what people are seeing is the jersey 'canceled' as a specialty sweater.
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