Adidas has finally released the jerseys for the 2017-18 season and beyond, giving the Columbus Blue Jackets their newest look.
If you were expecting major changes to the Columbus Blue Jackets jersey, you’re probably very disappointed right now.
It's been a big night.
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) June 21, 2017
Here is the new #CBJ jersey: https://t.co/yjhU2R2bAm
The new sweaters aren’t much different from the standard home and away jerseys from the past few years. Ultimately, keeping the same branding pattern is good for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
A complete change in the jerseys every few years would be overwhelming. That’s why these subtle changes give a refreshing look to a familiar style. Bravo, Adidas.
Columbus Blue Jackets
Not too flashy or flamboyant, the jerseys are reflective of the identity that John Tortorella has established for his team on the ice.
Some might argue that the jerseys are a bit plain, but they are professional and, most importantly, they don’t devalue the jerseys that many fans have already. A retro jersey is always great, but so is having a modern jersey of your favorite team.
Unfortunately, there are no longer any alternate jerseys in the NHL, but we’ve known about this for a few months. However, the cannon will be kept alive on the jerseys with the patches on each shoulder.
Although the jerseys look mostly the same, here are two changes you’ll want to be aware of.
Font change for names and numbers
The jersey tease released by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday alluded to this, so it’s no big surprise today.
The new font does a nice job of making the numbers and letters stand out more than they have in the past.
Pattern around the collar
The collar of the jersey is now a crew neck with a slim red stripe rather than the v-neck of old.
Again, this isn’t a major change. Just a simple adjustment.
Grade: A+
I give an A+ grade because the Blue Jackets stuck with what worked and didn’t do anything ridiculous. Now we can focus on more important matters, that being the expansion draft and the NHL Entry Draft.
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