Flames Director of Marketing: "I don’t think we’ve seen the last of Blasty"

[surferguy]

Originally Posted by 1qqaaz

I always liked Blasty.

It would be cool if they had a flaming horse run around the rink every time the Flames score.

put him on skates and you'd have a winner

[the-rasta-masta]

I’ve been pining for retros for years, and so it’s good that we are close. Make an Adidas version of the 2004 home jersey as our third jersey and I think we have a three top jerseys in the league, and one of the best combined sets.

The adidas jerseys are great quality and fit, and I would love to see the 04 jersey, Blasty on the shoulders, make its return in that template.

[Joborule]

It's been said on this site for years that the retros should be the primaries and the 04 jerseys should be the third. Would be the perfect set, and Flames get to keep the black C still.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Bingo

I asked him on twitter why they basically stuck with the Reebok Edge redesign for 13-14 years when some teams refused the change, and those that made the change moved away from it quickly.

Remember the Oilers jerseys under the edge program?

So essentially I'm not blaming them. In fact I'm guessing they were on it and made the changes they were instructed to make only to be flabbergasted that other teams just rebelled (original six) and left them deep into a redesign they likely didn't want. (this is all guess work of course).

But then why stick with them?

The red ones at home are bad, but have some qualities ... but the white ones are almost embarrassing to me.

He basically said they didn't want to go away from something that worked, while admitting the appeal wasn't universal. Can't imagine more than 20% of fans liking the Reebook redesign.

If they didn't want to go away from what worked, our RBK edge jerseys would look like the 2004 ones.

Also, bring back the wool socks.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by White Out 403

Must be nice to have ownership that listens. Flames will be full retro soon, and I don't see that happening for the Jets for a long time. Despite the fans clamoring for it.

That's different though, it's not the current "Jets" retros.

[bax]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

The one that stands out to me is the all-black shoulder near the back. Looks like it has an all-black version of the shoulder patch from the 2013-16 alternate.

I have to see this.

Looks like a Flames version of the most recent team canada jerseys? Can you imagine if it has Blasty on there!?

[Coach]

Originally Posted by White Out 403

Must be nice to have ownership that listens. Flames will be full retro soon, and I don't see that happening for the Jets for a long time. Despite the fans clamoring for it.

Listens? They’ve had the flags for over a decade and they were universally panned from the get go.

At least your regular kit has a, you know, color scheme.

[UKflames]

Can someone explain to me why some people hate the flags on the shoulders?

[AC]

Originally Posted by UKflames

Can someone explain to me why some people hate the flags on the shoulders?

I think it's the contrasting blue in the Alberta flag.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by UKflames

Can someone explain to me why some people hate the flags on the shoulders?

Some people have f*’d up priorities and obsessions

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by AC

I think it's the contrasting blue in the Alberta flag.

For me it’s not really just a colour issue, it’s a civic pride issue.

We are NOT Alberta’s team. We are NOT Canada’s team. We are Calgary’s team and Calgary’s team only. Get something that represents the city. The rest of the province mostly supports the Oilers so get that crap off there and there’s 7 teams in Canada so the flag doesn’t make sense like it does with the Jays/Raptors. It’s embarrassing and pretentious to put them on there.

And yeah, the blue sucks too.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

For me it’s not really just a colour issue, it’s a civic pride issue.

We are NOT Alberta’s team. We are NOT Canada’s team. We are Calgary’s team and Calgary’s team only. Get something that represents the city. The rest of the province mostly supports the Oilers so get that crap off there and there’s 7 teams in Canada so the flag doesn’t make sense like it does with the Jays/Raptors. It’s embarrassing and pretentious to put them on there.

And yeah, the blue sucks too.

I don't think either flag is about being "Alberta's team" or "Canada's team". It's about being a team in Alberta, Canada. you can argue that it's unnecessary, but I don't find it offensive. The color? It's such a small patch I never even notice it.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I don't think either flag is about being "Alberta's team" or "Canada's team". It's about being a team in Alberta, Canada. you can argue that it's unnecessary, but I don't find it offensive. The color? It's such a small patch I never even notice it.

Yes to the first bit, but I really dislike the colours of the flags. I’d prefer no shoulder patches at all the be honest, but at least match the colours.

Being upset that the flames used the flags to claim the province and country as their own is completely ridiculous.

[Steve Bozek]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

It's honestly astonishing just how much better the home/away set would be with this logo on the shoulder instead of the flags:



A jersey with that shoulder patch would be one I would buy. As it stands... nah, the blue just doesn't work at all.

This one I like. After someone on this board called Blasty a “horse with flammable snot” (or something to that effect) I couldn’t look at those jerseys without suppressing a little wave of nausea.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

It's honestly astonishing just how much better the home/away set would be with this logo on the shoulder instead of the flags:



A jersey with that shoulder patch would be one I would buy. As it stands... nah, the blue just doesn't work at all.

Not only that but a third jersey with this as the primary logo would be pretty outstanding if executed properly.

[Rando]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

Not only that but a third jersey with this as the primary logo would be pretty outstanding if executed properly.

A Flames jersey should always have the Flames C as its primary logo. Full stop.

That patch is beautiful however and would like nice on the shoulders of a smartly designed third.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Given that this thread is about Blasty, apparently Flames marketing disagrees.

Frankly I'd be fine if they only every used the retro home / aways for the rest of eternity, but I also understand the need to make some extra cash by selling different sweaters. The whole league does it (except Detroit, I guess). So the choices appear to be, first, you have a third jersey that changes every few years, or second, to change the base kit itself every few years. I like the second option less, so I'm totally fine with the thirds with a different look / logo.

[Rando]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

Given that this thread is about Blasty, apparently Flames marketing disagrees.

And they've always made smart decisions...

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Well, you have to be at least realistic enough that the Flames are going to try to make money by pumping out jerseys just like every other team. At least they're not as brazen about it as some clubs...

Spoiler!

[FlamesFanStrandedInEDM]

More Blasty!!