Toronto Maple Leafs: Grading Every Reverse Retro Jersey From A-Z

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 12: Justin Schultz #4   (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

The C Grades

Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks chose to keep their modern logo but change the design of the jersey.   They had the option to go for the flying C but instead chose a gradient reminiscent of the 2001 style. I am not too big of a fan of this, as I feel it is neither retro nor nostalgic to any Canucks fan. This is likely because the Canucks have a fresh, young team and are only looking forward.

San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks remixed their usual jersey but added a grey and triangle design. This feels as if a jersey that can be easily incorporated into streetwear. As the Sharks are a franchise already placed in an unlikely area (California), I think this design might help them become more popular with mainstream fashion.

Buffalo Sabres

The Sabres went through 50 designs and chose…this one. I’m glad they didn’t go with their old faithful one (a Buffalo over a pair of Sabres) but still feel there was so much potential here. As well, if someone is still a Sabres fan through all of this, they have likely been for a while and will appreciate the nod to heritage.

Nashville Predators

The Predators jersey, similar to the Bruins, hasn’t changed much but it includes a lot more subtle changes than the others. True fans of the team will appreciate the striping, nicks, and crest that cover the jersey.