Winnipeg Jets return

[wrangler 157]

Yeah, kinda weird, isn't it?

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

About the same as the Baltimore Ravens being the continuation of the old Cleveland Browns. You have to keep track of the years to know which organization you're looking at.

No, the Browns' legacy stayed in Cleveland. Baltimore's records started when they played their first game. Cleveland was inactive for three years.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Cleveland_Browns_seasons

[Jason Harris 31]

I thought he was referring more to which Cleveland Browns were being discussed versus whether the records continued.

[wrangler 157]

No, the Browns' legacy stayed in Cleveland. Baltimore's records started when they played their first game. Cleveland was inactive for three years.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Cleveland_Browns_seasons

I didn't know that; the possibility never occurred to me. That's even a stranger way to do it, considering a lot of players made the move to Baltimore, playing for the same team, with a different name.

[MLSman 22]

No, the Browns' legacy stayed in Cleveland. Baltimore's records started when they played their first game. Cleveland was inactive for three years.

That is EXACTLY what they should have done in Phoenix. New team...new records. Steen and Hawerchuk should have a ceremony in Winnipeg. Teemu's rookie record occurred in Winnipeg and although Phoenix may claim ownership, Winnipeg fans who watched his magical rookie year own that piece of history. I for one will be buying the new jersey. Great to see them back in a REAL hockey city.

[AIREAYE 248]

That is EXACTLY what they should have done in Phoenix. New team...new records. Steen and Hawerchuk should have a ceremony in Winnipeg. Teemu's rookie record occurred in Winnipeg and although Phoenix may claim ownership, Winnipeg fans who watched his magical rookie year own that piece of history. I for one will be buying the new jersey. Great to see them back in a REAL hockey city.

But what about Shane Doan's records? He was part of both teams and you can't just cut out his rookie season right?

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

I didn't know that; the possibility never occurred to me. That's even a stranger way to do it, considering a lot of players made the move to Baltimore, playing for the same team, with a different name.

No. The simple way to look at it was that they were traded.

The worst part of it was that Baltimore initially wanted the Colts name; Irsay was willing to sell, but at an astronomical price.

Really think this should be the precedent going forward.

[wrangler 157]

Effectively, then, it was treated as a trade. To me, it's still a goofy situation.

I'm not inclined to argue. At least if a name isn't transferred to a new organization, we don't open this can of worms.

[MLSman 22]

But what about Shane Doan's records? He was part of both teams and you can't just cut out his rookie season right?

Doan should be treated like any other player that has played for multiple franchises. What he did in Winny deserves their respect, and Phoenix should celebrate his history there as well.

[jds 20]

New logo to be unveiled at 4pm Central. Twitter is showing this leaked photo that looks a lot like a design that someone posted in MSH a while back.http://www.sportslogos.net/blog/2011/07/22/possible-winnipeg-jets-leak/

Offical viewing here at 4pm

[17D1998 1]

Hoping for the best, expecting the worst

[chippa13 1844]

http://jets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=569911&navid=DL|WPG|home

I think it could grow on me. Without seeing it on a jersey it is still a little tough to tell.

[17D1998 1]

Neither bad nor good. Pretty meh. The old one was better

[Axxion89 32]

Are they a Canadien team? I can't tell maybe they should plaster the Maple leaf all over the team. A bit much of that and the logo looks like its from clip art. Not a fan

[ibeck 38]

Everytime I look at it, reminds me of an overheadshot of the target on a curling sheet. I liked the logo of the 3 jets better.Hopefully it looks better on a jersey.

[RadioGaGa 162]

Everytime I look at it, reminds me of an overheadshot of the target on a curling sheet. I liked the logo of the 3 jets better.Hopefully it looks better on a jersey.

I don't love it...I don't hate it. I'd like to see how it looks on the jersey as well.

[Fury of One 6]

The hockey sticks and wings would be better as a main logo. The old logo in the updated color scheme woulda worked.

[troy 12]

I'd love to see a silver/gray jersey with that scheme.

[IPv6Freely 2094]

I dont mind it. I was hoping for something like what Washington did with an updated logo that was similar to the old one...

I would have preferred some of the ones floating around the interwebs. I especially like this:

And honestly, I kinda like this:

Oh well, whatever... they have a team back, and that's the important thing!

[5 Minute Major 1]

I like it! I cant wait to see the whole uni... pants, socks & all.

[trevor13478 1]

Just what the league needed, more red and blue. Hopefully they use more silver and less red.

[ibeck 38]

Just what the league needed, more red and blue. Hopefully they use more silver and less red.

At least it isn't baby blue, navy blue and dark blue like in recent trends (fla,cbj etc...)

[Scotty 8]

Just what the league needed, more red and blue. Hopefully they use more silver and less red.

Yeah, my thoughts exactly. As if the Rangers, Blue Jackets, Canadians, and Caps weren't enough with such a color scheme.

I understand heritage, but change it up a little. I loved it when teams like the Stars had their star-shaped jersey or the maroon/blue fade with the Canucks. SOMETHING different and creative.

[bigdmac 12]

The logo's alright, not crap but not great. The logo looks kind of cheap to me, almost like they made it on a cheap computer program. Saying that, I think it will look really good on a silver/grey jersey. It's tough to tell without a jersey though!

[Chadd 916]

Not a fan of the logos, but you just knew they had to do something new when they went with the old name.