Griff Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Not sure how many of you read Elliotte Friedman's 30 Thoughts blog on CBC, but this was the last thought, and I thought you all might be interested: "30.Small business item: Reebok has the rights to make NHL jerseys. Its parent company, Adidas, apparently is considering putting its own name there instead of Reebok. As part of that, we may see an extension of the current contract, which runs through 2016-17." So... I guess buy up all the wordmark 2.0's while you can... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR68 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Ohhhh great more years of crap....doesn't look too promising for the future of nhl jerseys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverback53 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Adidas is very big in soccer. I'm thinking of very light material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00xtremeninja Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Adidas is very big in soccer. I'm thinking of very light material. Oohhhhh dazzle mesh edge cut jerseys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Red Wings Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 If this is what happens then the jerseys won't change, just the name (or logo) on the jersey. So we'll go from vector, to wordmark, to Adidas logo or Adidas wordmark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 If this is what happens then the jerseys won't change, just the name (or logo) on the jersey. So we'll go from vector, to wordmark, to Adidas logo or Adidas wordmark. Yeah, that was my thought. Just the parent company stepping in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngeloS76 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 If this is what happens then the jerseys won't change, just the name (or logo) on the jersey. So we'll go from vector, to wordmark, to Adidas logo or Adidas wordmark. I'm on board with this idea - Adidas and Nike do this all the time with CCM and Bauer knit shirts. Just because they use the lame new shirts in the Olympics (which have different rules and different play-styles), doesn't mean they'll use them in the NHL where they hit harder and play grittier. They'll fall apart in a week, and I think the league and the league's equipment managers know better than to use flimsy shirts. I hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerz_freak Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 The new wordmark should read 'ADIDAH', All Day I Dream About Hockey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkyardAthletic Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I'm on board with this idea - Adidas and Nike do this all the time with CCM and Bauer knit shirts. Just because they use the lame new shirts in the Olympics (which have different rules and different play-styles), doesn't mean they'll use them in the NHL where they hit harder and play grittier. They'll fall apart in a week, and I think the league and the league's equipment managers know better than to use flimsy shirts. I hope... Nike doesn't own Bauer though. Haven't in years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverback53 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 In addition to my earlier post: I consider Adidas to be very un-hockey, imho. Reebok was also kind of a shock to me. I prefer those authentic brands as Koho, Bauer, CCM, Titan, Sherwood, Canadien etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IIHFjerseycollector Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I was really hoping Bauer would take over. Then maybe id start buying some newer NHL jerseys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngeloS76 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Nike doesn't own Bauer though. Haven't in years... I was more getting at the point that both companies have taken Bauer knit shirts and slapped their label on them. Case in point at my alma mater UMass Amherst - the hockey team wears Bauer knit shirts, but the athletics dept has a contract with Adidas. So, the shirts have the Adidas logo on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 In addition to my earlier post: I consider Adidas to be very un-hockey, imho. Reebok was also kind of a shock to me. I prefer those authentic brands as Koho, Bauer, CCM, Titan, Sherwood, Canadien etc. I, too, associate Canadian Cycle and Motor with hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverback53 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I, too, associate Canadian Cycle and Motor with hockey. Only since 1905. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Of Senators and Kings Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Was and still am a fan of Nike NFL jerseys, both the 90s pro-line and the new "Elite" line. Every time I see an authentic Nike jersey in any sport...they always seem to blow it out of the water in aesthetic and comfort departments. If they can revolutionize hockey jersey design like they did with football, then i'd be all for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYIJM29 Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 The Nike Elite jersey is absolutely awful, as is the Swift. Nike flowknit/airknit fine. No to the others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsl135 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 http://nypost.com/2014/02/01/adidas-may-distance-reebock-from-team-sports/ Some new info on the potential switch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeOiler12 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Best quote: “Reebok is shrinking to a woman’s fitness brand” When I think adidas, I think soccer personally. Although the LA Kings did have the adidas trefoil on their jerseys for a while in 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceska Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Adidas national team jerseys in the 80s were awesome. They could "revolutionize" jersey design by going back in time 25-30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsl135 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 That looks horrible if you ask me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akteon Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 "Is it a foul to put Callahan on a Rangers Edge 3.1 Addidas wordmark, even though these didn't come out until after he was traded to Florida?" Future me would like to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Of Senators and Kings Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 "Is it a foul to put Callahan on a Rangers Edge 3.1 Addidas wordmark, even though these didn't come out until after he was traded to Florida?" Future me would like to know. Well...the Rangers, (like most of the NHL save Edmonton) will actually upgrade to the Edge 4.0 with Adidas stripes after the 2017-2018 pre-season so no Ranger would have ever worn a 3.1 in a regular season game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akteon Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Gotcha. So the Adidas Edge 4.0 with the orange neon plaid neck stripe are only available as gamers or from the JerseyEmperor for 500 credits, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Of Senators and Kings Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Gotcha. So the Adidas Edge 4.0 with the orange neon plaid neck stripe are only available as gamers or from the JerseyEmperor for 500 credits, right? Sometimes IceJerseys gets them in size 62 only. However the pictures and description clearly show the 3.1's Ultra-bubbly-fil mesh material which is of course not used on the 4.0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkyardAthletic Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think this goes with the topic a bit... Recently received this Speedwick, I mean CLIMALITE shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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