Ranking all 32 uniform kits in the NHL. All 32 posted now!

[PepsiFree]

I hate so many of your selections, and yet, I was entertained. Thanks Scorp, you have no taste, but I still like you.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

I hate so many of your selections, and yet, I was entertained. Thanks Scorp, you have no taste, but I still like you.

Which one did you think was the worst pick??

[timbit]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

8. Chicago Blackhawks



The toilet seat collar is no more, restoring the Blackhawks' jersey design to its past visual splendour. The striping and lettering on both jerseys is beautiful and I would like it to remain as it is for the foreseeable future.

But I have a couple main complaints. First of all, I don't know how I feel about the logo. The ethics of using a Native American as the mascot of a sports team have been close to the forefront of the news cycle about professional sports in recent weeks and months. I know many people have many different opinions about how offensive or insensitive the Blackhawks' primary crest is. It's certainly an iconic look, but with Cleveland's baseball team and Washington DC's football team ditching their long-standing logos in recent years, I'm curious about whether Chicago's will be subjected to the same degree of scrutiny. I think it looks less offensive than the former Washington and Cleveland logos, but that doesn't mean it's not offensive. I wonder how much the overall quality of the uniform would change if the shoulder logo was used in place of the current crest.

Secondly, I wish Chicago would bring back their old black uniform. I think it outstrips the quality of the red design by a decent amount. I love red and white striping on a black uniform.

I don't have much to say about the ethics debate surrounding the Blackhawks' logo. I'm not sure if it's offensive or not, and I really don't think it's my place to say whether it's acceptable. But as it stands, I think it is a well-designed uniform set.

IMO, you have the Hawks remarkably low. Your worst pick.

Secondly, there is no political issue with their logo.

“The National Hockey League Chicago Blackhawks was named in honor of the U.S. 86th Infantry Division, which was nicknamed the "Blackhawk Division" after Black Hawk, a Native American chief; the team's founder, Frederic McLaughlin, having served in that division.“

[FireGilbert]

Thanks Scorp this has been fun. My selections are below. I think our biggest discrepancies are Buffalo and Arizona. I love the Sabres colour with the great logo and that anniversary 3rd is great. For the Yotes I'm just not a fan of that logo or jersey aesthetic and the awesome 3rd doesn't make up for it. Also of note I'd probably move the Flames to #1 if they went retro full time.

32. Anaheim
31. Washington
30. Ottawa
29. LA
28. Edmonton
27. Calgary
26. Winnipeg
25. Vancouver
24. Tampa Bay
23. Arizona
22. Florida
21. Colorado
20. Columbus
19. Dallas
18. New Jersey
17. Toronto
16. Nashville
15. Detroit
14. Seattle
13. Vegas
12. New York Islanders
11. New York Rangers
10. San Jose
9. Minnesota
8. Buffalo
7. Boston
6. Pittsburgh
5. Philadelphia
4. Carolina
3. St Louis
2. Montreal
1. Chicago

[timbit]

Thanks for your hard work and time in putting the list together Scorp. Well done.

[SportsJunky]

I thought Buffalo and Tampa were too low.

What about doing a new list where you choose the best all-time jersey for each team?

[N-E-B]

We have pretty different tastes but that’s cool. I’d have the Flames and Bruins as the top two.

Carolina is bottom three for me. Their logo is brutal and that black jersey has never grown on me. Weirdly their white jersey is by far my favourite of theirs. I also think Vegas’ uniforms are ugly too but they’re more bottom 10. White gloves are a huge no no for me.

One thing I actually agree on is Chicago. They’re nice but I think they’re the most consistently overrated uniforms in hockey. The 8-10 range is perfect for them. Nice, but not the runaway favourite that so many people think they are.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Which one did you think was the worst pick??

I should have known it was coming based on simple elimination, but picks 3-6 sent me off the edge. Chicago at 8 was almost forgivable (almost, but not), but having 3 of the worst jerseys and one jersey that we haven’t even seen on a player yet in your top 6? Absolutely despicable work. Maybe even disgusting, but again, I had a good time.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

I thought Buffalo and Tampa were too low.

What about doing a new list where you choose the best all-time jersey for each team?

I was thinking of doing that!

[powderjunkie]

I can't say I've given it a ton of thought, but it was nice to see everything laid out like this.

I think the same cream rises to the top for me; Blues and Penguins are a cut above the rest for me. The only other thing I'm sure of is that the Canucks are the worst. I find it hard to have a strong opinion about the other 29.

[Sandman]

Thanks for the hard work, Scorp-you've become a very important poster on here. Of course, we all will never agree on something like Jersey designs, but it's interesting to see everyone's opinions. My fave is the Kings jersey, and i know that would be a very unpopular opinion. I also hate the new Seattle jersey, which would be another unpopular opinion. I really like your top-10 though.

[Crown Royal]

I appreciate the effort, but IMO this list is god awful.

I also don't understand the love for the Seattle uniforms, they are downright hideous and the dark looks like someone screwed up doing laundry. If I could, I wouldn't even put them in the top 32, easily the worst jerseys in the league.

[Robbob]

I wouldn't go as far as Seattle being the worst, but yeah me no likey.

[Tabaracci_31]

Thanks for all your hard work, Scorp. Great thread idea!

[N26]

Until jerseys can shoot lasers and change colours to show a player's mood, nothing will ever beat the Hartford Whalers kit.

[TheScorpion]

Move Buffalo up to 15th.

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