Thursday, January 20, 2011
Out with the Old, in with the Old
The third black SENS jersey unveiled in 2008 that had a 50/50 reaction at best is apparently being retired at the end of the season.
Reebok has apparently indicated a new third jersey will be unveiled for the 2011/12 campaign. Should have probably saw the writing on the wall the last time I went to a Sens game: In December, a pretty good deal on Senators jerseys was available: Get a red and black third jersey for $130 a pair if memory serves. But I am no fan of the black one so I never bothered to pick one up.
My fingers are crossed they'll go with the old school barberpoles that, for some reason, the AHL Binghamton Senators got the first chance to wear them in a game a couple of weeks ago.
The current Ottawa Senators are less than 20 years old and to me, it's important that, while they try to foster new traditions for their current franchise, they should acknowledge the very successful old Senators teams and incorporate them into their product. Having the "O" logo on the sleeve of their home and away jerseys is a good start. Not going full out with the barber poles, and instead doing a modification similar to this picture that has been circulating as a potential third jersey replacement, in my view would be a mistake.
Wearing the "O" on the front 80+ years ago brought championships to Ottawa. Perhaps wearing them again will bring a little Lady Luck on the Senators side. Right now, they could use all the help they can get.
Reebok has apparently indicated a new third jersey will be unveiled for the 2011/12 campaign. Should have probably saw the writing on the wall the last time I went to a Sens game: In December, a pretty good deal on Senators jerseys was available: Get a red and black third jersey for $130 a pair if memory serves. But I am no fan of the black one so I never bothered to pick one up.
My fingers are crossed they'll go with the old school barberpoles that, for some reason, the AHL Binghamton Senators got the first chance to wear them in a game a couple of weeks ago.
The current Ottawa Senators are less than 20 years old and to me, it's important that, while they try to foster new traditions for their current franchise, they should acknowledge the very successful old Senators teams and incorporate them into their product. Having the "O" logo on the sleeve of their home and away jerseys is a good start. Not going full out with the barber poles, and instead doing a modification similar to this picture that has been circulating as a potential third jersey replacement, in my view would be a mistake.
Wearing the "O" on the front 80+ years ago brought championships to Ottawa. Perhaps wearing them again will bring a little Lady Luck on the Senators side. Right now, they could use all the help they can get.
# posted by SBP : 5:00 PM
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