0526: Metropolitan Green

Ever since the NHL announced the Metropolitan Division last week, I've been hearing non-stop about how it's a slap in the face to Seattle hockey fans. These people must be under the impression we want our team to be named the Metropolitans, after the first American-based team to win the Stanley Cup. I can only speak for myself but I seriously hope that doesn't happen.

That said, in searching for a new theme for Sundays and noticing how many Seattle concepts sit in my inbox, it became clear: Seattle Sundays. At least for a little while. Dylan Wonka is up first. I think he has a fantastic design, despite using the Metropolitans moniker. The nice thing about his logos and jerseys is that the name can easily be swapped out for something better.

Check back next Sunday for another Seattle concept. And if you've got an idea, feel free to pass it along!

0525: Stadium Series Chicago

The Blackhawks host the Penguins at Soldier Field next winter as part of the NHL's new Stadium Series. But what should they wear? John Elbertson pictures a game without white jerseys. And why not? Red versus gold would look good!

0524: Buffalo No-Go

We end the week where it began: Buffalo. This concept by Bryan Dyck sort of walks the line in terms of Freak Out Fridays, though. It's not a bad design and strictly speaking it's not even that far into outer space. But the number on the chest and the oversimplified crest are not quite my cup of tea. Interesting idea, but I don't think it should be NHL-bound.

0523: Fixing the Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks' identity crisis has been well-documented. Four different logos in 40 years and probably more to come. However, they already have in their arsenal all they need to perfect their look, as Justin Wiltron shows us. Then they could just leave it alone for the next half-century.

0522: The Lightning by Hand

Morgo Uxbridge has been wowing us with his hand-drawn concept art. Who needs a computer when you've got this kind of talent. Before I ever got on a computer, I used to draw jerseys by hand as a kid, but it never came anywhere close to this. (Actually, maybe I should pull out some of my old stuff for a Freak Out Friday sometime.)