This article takes a look at questionable designs, bizarre color choices, and unforgettable flops. Whether they were third jerseys, experimental alternates, or just plain ugly, fans love to roast these jerseys:
1. New York Islanders – “Fisherman” Jersey (1995–97)
The infamous Gorton’s Fisherman look with wavy teal and cartoonish art — universally mocked and quickly retired.
2. Anaheim Ducks – “Wild Wing” Jersey (1995)
Wild Wing literally jumping through ice on the front. Designed like a kids’ cartoon tie-in — which it kinda was.
3. Los Angeles Kings – Burger King Jersey (1996)
Worn only for a few games. Weird sash, giant goalie mask King head. Looks like a fast food promo.
4. Dallas Stars – “Mooteurs” / “Mooterus” Jersey (2003)
The constellation Taurus on the jersey resembled… well, Google it. Worst nickname ever.
5. Vancouver Canucks – Flying V (1978–84)
Giant V design in yellow, black, and red. Meant to be intimidating. Wasn’t.
6. Pittsburgh Penguins – Robo-Penguin Gradient (1995)
The logo isn’t awful, but the gradient grey/black mess screams ‘90s overdesign.
7. Nashville Predators – Mustard Yellow Alternate (2001–07)
The most offensive shade of yellow. Weird fossilized tiger skull logo. A mess.
8. Tampa Bay Lightning – Storm Jersey (1996)
Lightning bolts, crashing waves, and a stormy sky — all on one jersey. Why?
9. Calgary Flames – “Blasty” Horse Head (2000–03)
The flaming horse head was aggressively early-2000s. Some fans love it because it’s bad.
10. Boston Bruins – “Pooh Bear” Alternate (1995–2006)
Yellow with a sleepy bear face and soft fonts. Looks like a kids’ pajama top.
11. Florida Panthers – “JetBlue Blue” Alternate (2009–12)
Strange powder blue didn’t match team colors. Looked more like a high school jersey.
12. Edmonton Oilers – Todd McFarlane “Oil Gear” Jersey (2001–07)
Designed by a comic book artist. Abstract oil gear with silver and navy — almost no orange or blue.
13. St. Louis Blues – Trumpet Jersey That Never Was (1995, Rejected)
Designed but vetoed by coach Mike Keenan. Had a diagonal musical staff and a trumpet logo. Surreal.
14. Ottawa Senators – “SENS” Wordmark Jersey (2007)
Lazy design with “SENS” splashed across the chest. Looked unfinished.
15. Buffalo Sabres – Buffaslug Era (2006–2010)
The Sabres turned a buffalo into a banana slug. The new logo was widely hated.