2014-2015 Gear Sightings

[dsjunior1388 81]

I say only the original six. Montreal was the first to use them in 1941-42 and then went away from them in 45-46, going back to them the following season in 47-48.

From there. the Rangers started using lace necks in 51-52, Chicago in 55-56, and Toronto in 58-59.

The 1960 All Star Game which pitted the NHL All Stars against Montreal featured the All Star jersey with a lace neck for the first time.

The Hawks went away from the lace neck in 65-66.

In 67-68, the Bruins went to the lace neck, as did the expansion Minnesota North Stars, although the Stars switched away from it early in the season. The Oakland Seals and Pittsburgh Penguins used lace neck in their initial campaigns as well.

In 70-71, Buffalo came into the league with lace necks.

OK, enough jersey history...

It wasn't until this past season's Winter Classic that the Red Wings FINALLY used a lace neck.

By my quick count on NHLuniforms.com, 12 teams wear laces right now. 7 of them weren't in the league in 1990.

[SirJW 207]

I don't like the tie ups on the NHL banded V collar since they don't even serve a purpose to open it up.

[Chadd 916]

I think the laces should be reserved for those teams that have actual history, say maybe limited to the original 12.

I actually liked them when Phoenix used them on the initial red and white jerseys. They fit a classic jersey style. They don't fit with the more modern styles.

[hellaavangard 33]

I agree with the above post about the lace collar being nice when it made sense, pre-edge. Would love to have seen Dallas' current set on a late 80's/early 90's cut jersey

[mcne0101 16]

I hate the laces. They're alright on some of the retro jerseys but they seem so forced on the rest of them.

[kingofnooyork 30]

Laces are corny. They serve no practical function. They look "ok" on a couple NHL jerseys but overall they just seem like a superfluous design embellishment.

[IPv6Freely 2082]

So I'm guessing you guys don't like these laces either?

[bunnyman666 445]

And now everyone has them and it looks dumb.

Would love to see a team with a square neck.

I hear that the Raging Rabbits are considering a square neck.

[IPv6Freely 2082]

Those aren't laces.

That's the joke. The awful fake laces should get somebody fired.

[17D1998 1]

So I'm guessing you guys don't like these laces either?

(Team Canada jersey)

I didn't care for the ''laces'' but the rubberized leaves were pretty cool

[TeamHonda401 54]

I think the laces are a gimmick to get fans to buy jerseys. I'd venture a guess and say that laced jerseys sell better than non-laced ones.

[TitanG 5]

Just saw on the Sher-Wood Facebook page that they're releasing a new True Touch stick, also under 400 g like the Rekker EK15, the T120. They've got Jacob Trouba as their player ambassador.

Sounds like most of the flexes and curves will be available in October, the rest in January.

[Quintin 16]

JVR's gloves have a new backroll design... new Supreme glove?

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[markjbrucks 3]

Can we get him a bigger pair of pants?

[Stewie 721]

Can we get him a bigger pair of pants?

lol, skinny jeans on ice!

[iceman8310 103]

those are too tight

[All Flash 49]

Roflmao @ skinny jeans on ice

[Stewie 721]

Roflmao @ skinny jeans on ice

Toronto Maple Levis

[Mimizk 114]

I love you guys...

[hellaavangard 33]

JVR modelling the new Bauer 510 pant ;)

[boo10 323]

JVR modelling the new Bauer 510 pant ;)

Do they come with a button fly?

[HDHockey 19]

Looks like CCM is making a push for the skinny jean pants too!

[Stewie 721]

Looks like CCM is making a push for the skinny jean pants too!

wont make it to retail, I don't think many beer leaguers can pull that look off!

[HDHockey 19]

wont make it to retail, I don't think many beer leaguers can pull that look off!

We can all hope not!!

[Hills 709]

A lot in that photo looks wrong. Socks have reebok logos, and shin pads are way too small.