But that is besides the point.
If there is one thing the NHL has over the rest of the sports, besides the most players with missing teeth, it is the best jerseys of all time. Sorry but the Anaheim Ducks, Atlanta Thrashers and Phoenix Coyotes did not qualify.
Here is who did, and by the time we get to #1 (spoiler alert), you will see why this is a Boston post.
10) Hartford Whalers.
Ah, The Whale. What can be said about The Whale that hasn't already been said about the Backstreet Boys? Great looking but made up of a bunch of overachievers and a fleeting fan base. Mike Liut was your goalie? Seriously? But nothing but love for The Whale, the jerseys are killer, it is just too bad that the franchise was located in Baltimore Jr. aka Hartford.
It is kind of awesome that their franchise player in the 90's was about 5'6 and used to smoke butts in between periods. Plus he had the most ridiculous celebration in history, sliding the length of the ice which should have been called for a 2 line pass or at least icing. Coming in at 9, these flames jerseys make ugly look HOT.
Ah, The Whale. What can be said about The Whale that hasn't already been said about the Backstreet Boys? Great looking but made up of a bunch of overachievers and a fleeting fan base. Mike Liut was your goalie? Seriously? But nothing but love for The Whale, the jerseys are killer, it is just too bad that the franchise was located in Baltimore Jr. aka Hartford.
9) Calgary Flames.
It is kind of awesome that their franchise player in the 90's was about 5'6 and used to smoke butts in between periods. Plus he had the most ridiculous celebration in history, sliding the length of the ice which should have been called for a 2 line pass or at least icing. Coming in at 9, these flames jerseys make ugly look HOT.
8) Edmonton Oilers.
This jersey is like that fat girl in your office who has a heart of gold. She can hang with the boys, tell jokes and will be your DD any night of the week. Her voice is soft and her smile is nice. She is a 4 in any picture but her personality almost makes her almost a 7. I'm not sure if these jerseys are awesome because of the Great One or if the complete lack of matching colors just makes you feel bad for them. Either way I would be proud to rock this jersey on any pond hockey day of the week.
This jersey is like that fat girl in your office who has a heart of gold. She can hang with the boys, tell jokes and will be your DD any night of the week. Her voice is soft and her smile is nice. She is a 4 in any picture but her personality almost makes her almost a 7. I'm not sure if these jerseys are awesome because of the Great One or if the complete lack of matching colors just makes you feel bad for them. Either way I would be proud to rock this jersey on any pond hockey day of the week.
7) L.A. Kings.
The Great One strikes again. I guess it is just hard not to love any jersey that Gretzky wore. Plus the black, silver & white is just so 90's and brings back memories of other greats like Bo Jackson and the bad ass Raiders. Whatever the reason, this jersey just screams class and greatness. Not bad for such a crappy city like Los Angeles.
The Great One strikes again. I guess it is just hard not to love any jersey that Gretzky wore. Plus the black, silver & white is just so 90's and brings back memories of other greats like Bo Jackson and the bad ass Raiders. Whatever the reason, this jersey just screams class and greatness. Not bad for such a crappy city like Los Angeles.
6) Winnipeg Jets.
It's a shame that the Jets franchise that folded wasn't the New York Jets. That would have been so much better. And although I couldn't point out Winnipeg on a map for a million dollars, these jerseys were absolutely incredible. Simplicity and style at its best. Put together the 3 American colors and stick a team in the annals of Canada. Sounds like a recipe for success to me...
It's a shame that the Jets franchise that folded wasn't the New York Jets. That would have been so much better. And although I couldn't point out Winnipeg on a map for a million dollars, these jerseys were absolutely incredible. Simplicity and style at its best. Put together the 3 American colors and stick a team in the annals of Canada. Sounds like a recipe for success to me...
5) Pittsburg Penguins.
These jerseys are the only good things to come out of Pittsburgh aside from steel, Super Mario & Sid the Kid. Pittsburgh might as well be New Jersey as far as I'm concerned; filled with nothing but trash. But there is no debating that a cartoon penguin with a hockey stick and a giant yellow triangle isn't pure genius. I just want to know how much acid the graphic designer was on to inspire this classic. I guess we will never know...
These jerseys are the only good things to come out of Pittsburgh aside from steel, Super Mario & Sid the Kid. Pittsburgh might as well be New Jersey as far as I'm concerned; filled with nothing but trash. But there is no debating that a cartoon penguin with a hockey stick and a giant yellow triangle isn't pure genius. I just want to know how much acid the graphic designer was on to inspire this classic. I guess we will never know...
4) Quebec Nordiques.
Blah, blah, blah these are the sickest jerseys of all time. I've heard it a million times. Yes, they are sick. But also, YES, Quebec is filled with a bunch of French sissies. These jerseys scream aristocracy, a belief system foreign to blue collar hockey fans, so they are lucky to come in at #4. But I must admit somehow the white fleur de lies and red republican-elephant-logo looking patch is a pretty awesome combination.
Blah, blah, blah these are the sickest jerseys of all time. I've heard it a million times. Yes, they are sick. But also, YES, Quebec is filled with a bunch of French sissies. These jerseys scream aristocracy, a belief system foreign to blue collar hockey fans, so they are lucky to come in at #4. But I must admit somehow the white fleur de lies and red republican-elephant-logo looking patch is a pretty awesome combination.
3) Washington Capitals.
I think the fact that I am a Red Blooded American plays into this ranking, but so be it. Red, white & blue in the heart of Washington D.C. Really what more can you ask for? If you don't like it, go back to the Eastern Block you commie bastard. The "L" as the hockey stick in CapitaLs? Only in America. Stars all over the place? That's right, America baby! The only thing that would make these jerseys better is if Thomas Jefferson himself played 'tender for the caps.
I think the fact that I am a Red Blooded American plays into this ranking, but so be it. Red, white & blue in the heart of Washington D.C. Really what more can you ask for? If you don't like it, go back to the Eastern Block you commie bastard. The "L" as the hockey stick in CapitaLs? Only in America. Stars all over the place? That's right, America baby! The only thing that would make these jerseys better is if Thomas Jefferson himself played 'tender for the caps.
2) Minnesota North Stars.
Two words: Gordon Bombay. If Wolf hadn't shattered his knee and Bombay made the Stars, this jersey would have taken the top spot automatically. Ducks fly together? Hell no. I play right wing for the Minnesota North Stars with Mike Modano would have been more like it. Just picture Bombay and Modano on the road together crushing beers and groupies alike. After all, Bombay's brother in real life is Charlie Sheen (look it up), so did the groupie line surprise you that much? Oh, and here is the jersey.
Two words: Gordon Bombay. If Wolf hadn't shattered his knee and Bombay made the Stars, this jersey would have taken the top spot automatically. Ducks fly together? Hell no. I play right wing for the Minnesota North Stars with Mike Modano would have been more like it. Just picture Bombay and Modano on the road together crushing beers and groupies alike. After all, Bombay's brother in real life is Charlie Sheen (look it up), so did the groupie line surprise you that much? Oh, and here is the jersey.
1) Boston Bruins (Winter Classic).
Boston Bruins, Bobby Orr, Fenway Park, New Years Day... Boom! That's really all I have to say. I'll let the jersey do the rest.
Boston Bruins, Bobby Orr, Fenway Park, New Years Day... Boom! That's really all I have to say. I'll let the jersey do the rest.
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