Desert Redesign

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I've been responding this week to some Twitter requests I received on Sunday. Jacob Lazare wanted to see something new for the soon-to-be Arizona Coyotes and the talented Bastian Schmülling was happy to oblige.

Bastian's concept integrates elements of the Coyotes' original uniform from 1996 — one they're expected to wear for a night or two next season. He also made a simple update to the shoulder patch.

I think this would be a great uniform set for the Coyotes next season as it beautifully combines the two eras in their jersey history.

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Chris Smith

Modern Amerks

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I decided to take requests from Twitter this week to determine which concepts to post next. I've been so inundated with great artwork it's been difficult to decide.

Mike asked to see a Rochester Americans design. Luckily, I've been hanging on to this one from Jason Devald. It's a very modern take on a very old team.

What do you think? Could it work as a specialty jersey for a few nights during the season?

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Chris Smith

Merging Eras in San Jose

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Over the weekend, I asked Twitter which teams we should focus on this week. Peter Cabral chimed in first with a request for the San Jose Sharks.

As luck would have it, I have a great set from Steven Grant. The primary home and road sweaters are a clever mix between the Sharks' original Reebok Edge and pre-Edge designs. Makes for a neat look.

If you jump to the next image you can see Steven's alternate black jersey — a nice update to the existing jersey that actually features stripes!

Tomorrow, I'll fulfill another Twitter concept request.

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Chris Smith

The All-Star Century

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I love this NHL All-Star concept from Mike Ivall for the NHL's upcoming centennial season. Here is Mike's explanation of his design.

Rumour has it Toronto wants to get this [the 2017 NHL All-Star Game] for their 100th birthday as well as the Winter Classic. So let's make a choice. Toronto gets the All-Star Game but not the Winter Classic. Why not put the All-Star Game outside at a renovated BMO Field in these jerseys?

I have loved the Campbell and Wales jerseys but we know the NHL wants their logo on it, so I took it from the 1988 game in St. Louis.

These would look great in an outdoor game! Anyone agree?

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Chris Smith

Sometimes You Need a Big Leaf

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The Olympics are long over, but the International Sunday series continues. Today, Mat Ware presents a bit of a throwback as we contemplate the South Korea Games in 2018.

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Chris Smith