Gear Sightings 2011-2012 Gear Sightings

[Harv 86]

Seems strange that the Sens logo is on different sides than other companies..

[iammerson 19]

thanks for the responses on the brown skate question.

[Harv 86]

What year is it?

[JR Boucicaut 3799]

They're not doing well financially and they've always had a tight purse to begin with. Coupled with Larsson wearing old Supras, it just doesn't surprise me coming from NJ. Keep in mind they did not partake in the Reebok deal, so it's not like they have a ton of Reebok equipment sitting around.

[Monty22 832]

I believe those are his brother's gloves. He was wearing those while playing with Albany and I noticed they had his name on the cuff.

[jds 20]

They're not doing well financially and they've always had a tight purse to begin with. Coupled with Larsson wearing old Supras, it just doesn't surprise me coming from NJ. Keep in mind they did not partake in the Reebok deal, so it's not like they have a ton of Reebok equipment sitting around.

What's "the Reebok deal"?

[Harv 86]

I believe those are his brother's gloves. He was wearing those while playing with Albany and I noticed they had his name on the cuff.

Good call.

[JR Boucicaut 3799]

What's "the Reebok deal"?

When the NHL/AHL deal with Reebok was struck, the Devils organization wasn't on board. That's why they never wore EDGE-cut jerseys. Part of the agreement is that teams get a Reebok equipment credit every year.

[5 Minute Major 1]

Stolen from PHEW, poster claims this is the lower third of Max Talbots stick.

Couturier's looked like this too.

[17D1998 1]

When the NHL/AHL deal with Reebok was struck, the Devils organization wasn't on board. That's why they never wore EDGE-cut jerseys. Part of the agreement is that teams get a Reebok equipment credit every year.

Same for NYR I guess? If I'm not mistaken, they still have old CCM/Jofa practice jerseys. Either way, this is not very surprising, Lou has always done things ''his way'' it seems

[JR Boucicaut 3799]

Same for NYR I guess?

No, they're in

[Harv 86]

If I'm not mistaken, they still have old CCM/Jofa practice jerseys. Either way, this is not very surprising, Lou has always done things ''his way'' it seems

This is just a result of Lou not buying new practice jerseys. The Center Ice jerseys have to be from the Mid-90s.

[JR Boucicaut 3799]

Actually, no, it was from the 2000s. That's a Jofa practice jersey, when The Hockey Company consolidated the league again.

[17D1998 1]

Actually, no, it was from the 2000s. That's a Jofa practice jersey, when The Hockey Company consolidated the league again.

The silver NHL shield was a dead giveaway

[JR Boucicaut 3799]

Or the sizing on the front hem...they were the only ones to do that. Back in the 90s the main logo on practice jerseys was the Center Ice patch.

[Harv 86]

Or the sizing on the front hem...they were the only ones to do that. Back in the 90s the main logo on practice jerseys was the Center Ice patch.

Good call. Those old Center Ice jerseys did have the logos in the middle from the 90s. Although they did have sizing numbers on the front hem.

The jersey that Kovalchuk is wearing looks pre-lockout due to the NHL shield being slanted down instead of upwards.

[JR Boucicaut 3799]

Yeah, I mean The Hockey Company...the other practice jersey mfgrs (Pro Player et al) didn't put the numbers on the front hem.

[steelnation248 101]

Same for NYR I guess? If I'm not mistaken, they still have old CCM/Jofa practice jerseys. Either way, this is not very surprising, Lou has always done things ''his way'' it seems

IIRC, NYR has their jerseys sewn at the bottom to make it look like they are that style, to keep with tradition.

[JR Boucicaut 3799]

Most players in the league wear what is EDGE 2.0 - same cut but airknit. There are a few guys in the league who wear the stretchy jersey.

[decoy 164]

When is NHL's deal with Reebok going to end?

[JR Boucicaut 3799]

2016 although rumors are it may not be Reebok by the time it ends.

[17D1998 1]

2016 although rumors are it may not be Reebok by the time it ends.

Please tell me it's not adidas

[Harv 86]

I hope Nike jumps into the bidding.

The Nike Swift jerseys weigh close to nothing. I love those things..

[JR Boucicaut 3799]

In Tampa Bay, Lecavalier and St. Louis were the only ones when I was there. Not sure nowadays.

[17D1998 1]

Nike is fine as long as they keep it traditional. No piping, no rounded hem, no cookie cutter templates, no ''revolutionary fabric that makes you 28% faster'' etc