NHL Jersey Rankings: 12-7
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12. St. Louis Blues
Since their failed experiment with red in the mid-to-late 1990s, the Blues have continued refining their sweater with simple tactics.
Blue and gold is a naturally eye-pleasing combination, and the Blue Note is one of the NHL's underrated logos. The understated design highlights these elements.
11. Vancouver Canucks
Having cycled through yellow, red, maroon, and even a purplish blue in their history, the Canucks finally landed on the right color combination with a bright green accentuating the royal blue.
The "VANCOUVER" emblazoned across the chest is unique and works for these kits, though it does make the front a little busy for captain Henrik Sedin and the leadership group.
10. Philadelphia Flyers
No team has ownership over a color quite like the Flyers.
The logos, nameplates, and numbers on the back absolutely pop on the distinctive, vibrant home oranges, and inversely with the road whites. The numbers on the shoulder, though, are a little untidy.
9. Edmonton Oilers
With two perfectly contrasting colors and old-school elements, the Oilers regained one of the league's best looks when they wisely eschewed the bronze.
The three horizontal stripes and the gap outline on the numbers make this a traditional, clean, and effective design.
8. New York Islanders
The run on orange continues with the Islanders, who use thick painted stripes to accentuate their look.
Thick block lettering on the nameplates and numbers make it easy to identify players.
7. Pittsburgh Penguins
Here is a better look at that new @penguins retro away jersey #NHL #Penguins #Pittsburgh #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/mvofAjhezZ
— Sports Squatch (@SportsSquatch) June 27, 2016
Because their throwback alternates - which paid homage to previous glory days - were such a massive hit with both fans and players, the Penguins have fully embraced the championship look.
Ditching Vegas Gold for Pittsburgh Gold, the Penguins' road whites will now match the gorgeous alternates that became the sweater of choice throughout the postseason.