Penguins new 3rd Jersey: What's your pick?
Whispers abound that the Pittsburgh Penguins will be introducing a new alternate jersey for next year. The most common rumor is that the blue color scheme will still be incorporated and the new jersey will likely keep the retro throwback feel.
After the jump let's look at some past jerseys (both good and bad) and make your vote for the sweater you'd like to see as the next "new" alternate jersey.
Current alternate:
The new jersey is very similiar to what the Penguins used from 1968-72. Personally I don't see why they need to change these up, they've only been back for two full seasons and are almost universally seen as one of the best sweaters in the league. But if they are going to change things up, let's look at some jerseys from the past that could be tweaked into becoming the new alternate jersey...
1967-68 jersey
The Penguins only used this style jersey for one season, but it has a certain iconic look. The black with white lines that pipe the bottom and the arms kind of look odd, but that could be tweaked. The diagonal letters of "PITTSBURGH" is a play off the famous New York Rangers style, and perhaps the team wouldn't want to use a jersey that copies closely to another team's hallmark.
1974-75 jersey
The dark blue in this jersey is something unusual to think of when fans today think about the Pittsburgh Penguins. Don't know if it's just me, but this kind of reminds me of a recent NHL all-star jersey with a big Penguins logo on it instead. Notice on the arms the chevrons, a staple of later Penguin jerseys up through the lockout.
1977 road
Incorporates more light blue with the previous jersey's dark blue still the main color. Something about the yellow on the Penguin in front of the dark blue just doesn't look very satisfying visually to me, but I'm far from an art critic.
1990-91 jersey
Think about this; next year will mark 20 years since the Penguins first Stanley Cup victory. What better way to honor and recognize that team than to have the 2010-11. On this jersey they have a patch commemorating the All-Star game being in Pittsburgh, which I assume they could remove, possibly putting some sort of patch to honor the 1991 team. But most whispers say the jersey will still be blue, and obviously this jersey is not blue, so who knows if it'll happen.
Mid 1990's jersey
The black and gold version of an earlier addition. Personally, it's one of my favorite Pens' jerseys, so it gets a nod in the competition. Snoop Dogg even wore it back in the day for a video. Again, it has no blue in it and probably isn't coming back anytime soon (if ever) but I still think it's a sweet sweater. They could ditch the "pigeon" Penguin that's on the shoulder and add the skating Penguin
Finally, one that hopefully won't be considered...
Mid '80s gold jersey
Ahh, my eyes!
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If there has to be a change, I like the idea of the “anniversary” jersey best. I think the diagonal lettering would scream “Rangers” to many fans, too. But I really like the current one. Like I said last night, all I’m seeing is the opportunity to replace my powder blue that no longer fits right at a discount. This will not be every fan’s situation.
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I would LOVE for it to be one of the inaugural jerseys — I’ve been hunting for one on eBay for YEARS and all of them have either been hideously expensive or sizes 56 to 60 (where I wear a 44 to 48).
by RuthenianCowboy on Dec 15, 2009 8:17 AM EST reply actions
I would have voted for the mid 80’s gold jersey. In fact, my jersey connection says he will have some after Christmas. Those were first jerseys I watch the Pens play in. The 90-91 jersey will always have a special place in my heart. and I have always been a fan of the diagonal lettering, especially because of the “Gin and Juice” video.
As always, I’d stick with our thirds. Between all those, in more than one way, the 1990-91 sweater just makes sense.
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I know NHL teams (As any Pro-Sports team) are always looking for ways to goose revenue. Frankly I find it pretty lame seeing teams coming up with alternates as often as daniel carcillo picks up stupid game changing penalties. The current 3rd is nice, the diagonal Pittsburgh sucks and the team suffered its kharma switching to it and the modern looking Pigeon, er Penguin, following back to back Stanley Cup titles. If you must change from a winning 3rd go back to the Mario look they hoisted the Cup in.
I chose mid-90s, just because I already have it ;-)
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i've got that jersey, too!
nevertheless, i voted for the 1967-1968 sweater because, while i love the “pittsburgh” on the diagonal, i’d like to preserve the original blue color scheme, and i’d hate to contribute in any way, shape or form to the resurrection of the market square pigeon (may he rest at peace).
What about the late 90’s 3rd jersey that became their away jerseys? I always thought those were excellent (and I loved the logo, I’d like to see a revival of the white ones with the yellow shoulders sometime in the future too while we’re at it).
Which one? The one with the futuristic looking Penguin? Black/silver/white mix?
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Agreed
the 3rd jersey that premiered in the 95-96 season remains one of my faves, and the one I wear when I go to Pens games.
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by Will Bulldozer on Dec 16, 2009 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
I wish they’d make the blue uni’s there permanant uni’s. The ones I want to see are the white ones with Pittsburgh in light blue diagonal across similar to 67-68. I dont think they would bring back a white jersey though because white is a visitors color now. I believe Rossi said they would be a blue uniform next year though.
It would be cool to see the early 90s cups jerseys come back for the 20 yr anniversary though.



























