The NHL has released their new line of Adidas “Reverse Retro” jerseys for this new season. These give each team a fresh look while allowing some nostalgia to kick in as well. It’s a cool concept for fans and players alike. Some were very aesthetically pleasing while others failed to live up to expectations. Here are the top five best and worst “Reverse Retro” jerseys.
People always say to start out with bad news first so that is exactly what I will do.
Top five worst “Reverse Retro” jerseys:
5. St. Louis Blues
1966 meets 2022 💛
Get your #ReverseRetro 11.15 or order presale today at 11 a.m.#stlblues x @adidashockey pic.twitter.com/2sL4is8coM
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) October 20, 2022
This one isn’t awful but I feel it has too much lettering on the front. The Blues had the logo and colors to do better and didn’t.
4. Carolina Hurricanes
2019 ➡️ 2022 😅 #ReverseRetro
Get yours 11.15#LetsGoCanes x @adidashockey pic.twitter.com/pgwJXJ0vBG
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) October 20, 2022
Again this one isn’t even bad, but it feels all too familiar. I swear they have worn these before. Minor tweaks here and for me, it’s a dud.
3. Toronto Maple Leafs
2022 ⏪ 1962#reverseretro Get yours 11.15#LeafsForever x @adidashockey pic.twitter.com/sxoQZx5ObI
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) October 20, 2022
They played it safe here and while the leaf is iconic, I’m just not a fan.
2. San Jose Sharks
You already know 🦭🦈
Here’s a closer look…
get yours 11.15.#ReverseRetro x #SJSharks x @adidashockey pic.twitter.com/kq8OGV4qAr— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) October 20, 2022
To me, this just didn’t do it. This feels very much like a created jersey from the EA NHL franchise.
1. Columbus Blue Jackets
The old with the new. Remixed for 2022.#reverseretro
Get yours 11.15#CBJ x @adidashockey pic.twitter.com/bUOKkkkDzO
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) October 20, 2022
This just seems like a lazy attempt at putting a product out. Pass.
