Anyone know if there is truth to adidas changing the jersey crests next year? Specifically, replacing the "mesh" with twill (similar to pre-adidas jerseys)?
The white wave is probably in the top 3 of my favorite jersey all-time -- I think the Isles should have gone with their 2000s orange alternates and changed the navy to royal blue (or switchthe navy/royal with orange).
The MIC look MUCH better than the Indo and it looks better when paired with equipment. Im not a fan of the white on the sleeves, but I like it better than when I first saw it. How many of us are going to own one even?
That font looks like it was the earlier 1995-1996 font https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/new-york-islanders-patrick-flatley-checks-ottawa-senators-news-photo/53124312?adppopup=true.
I am not sure the exact date of the photo you posted, but sometimes Getty pics are in the wrong year / season. It's weird that the Palffy helmet doesnt have the 16 on the back. The 25th anniversary helmets (96-97) definitely had a number + JJC sticker
And I am honestly not sure about the swapping of nameplate - but I have wave gamers that have kiss cut, semi-kiss cut, and stacked numbers on the same jersey. There was no consistency with Cutting Edge.
For sure! good luck. I wish everyone a speedy-turnaround.
I spoke to Eric at Stitches this past week - they are open with limited hours. They are closed on Fridays/Saturdays and don't anticipate opening on those days until they get busier in September (disclaimer: I am not saying they are or are not busy now and that things may or may not change since this post). May now be a good time to send them your Isles!
That's honestly good to hear - I just mailed them stuff earlier this week (Should be delivered tomorrow). I am hoping to sneak a quick turnaround time before the pro leagues come back
Langway 75th Patch
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I have an 00-04 CCM NYI. I am 75% sure I want to get Vanbiesbrouck on it, but am considering Chara (have a Bruins gamer, so I do not really need another Chara in the collection), Roman Hamrlik, or Craig Berube (yes, he was an Islander for 38 games).
I honestly dont even know. I called during the middle of last week and they were "open," but "not working yet." I am sure a few of the team customizers were "closed" but caught up on stuff.
Long shot, but any Islanders Ryan Smyth jerseys (sz 48-56) or any blank 05-07 NYI Reeboks for sale (not looking to break the bank on a blank).
Edit: Acquired an 05-07, but willing to out-right buy a Smyth than deal with EPS/Cutting Edge.
I spoke to someone on Friday and she said they are there picking stuff up, but production isnt expected to begin yet.
Conversely, EPS said they are beginning production tomorrow.
I plan on sending a 6100 Isles (and a Padres) to EPS tomorrow. Still haven't gotten anything back from Cutting Edge (since January). Cutting Edge says they arent opening up until late June/early July.
Has anyone ever had a 6100 Isles done by EPS? If so, would you be willing to share a few pics?
In terms of fit, I am a big fan of the adidas/Edge 2.0.
In terms of design, nothing beats the 6100 cuts.
If we have to go by durability: ultrafil, airknit, Edge 2.0, Edge 1.0, adidas, Swift.