Today begins the run to the playoffs in the NHL, and since I'm snowed in today, there's some time to talk about a few things. First, the idea of having so many teams still in the hunt for the playoffs, which exclude the New York Islanders, New Jersey, Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton. And as you likely figured, the Western Conference is one big struggle for the last playoffs spots. All the trade talk will begin as the deadline nears. And on the jersey front, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be sporting new jerseys next season, as well as a new logo.
Going with a blue and white motif, as well as a simplified Lightning logo, there are a few things I'd like to say about this makeover: first, the logo is alright, and getting rid of the unnecessary shadowing on the lightning bolt is a good start. Second thing is that the blue as the home jersey idea is long overdue. However, I would have liked for the black to remain as part of the color scheme in some capacity. The lace collar is being overdone nowadays, which does set this jersey back to a degree. Still, it's worth the makeover and who knows, maybe this jersey will be associated with Steven Stamkos as the previous design was for Vincent Lecavalier.
And one other thing: the Holy Grail of jerseys is finally in my hands. Pics will be forthcoming.
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