Identity Swap: American Sabres

Lucas Daitchman has another major-minor Identity Swap for us on this Freak Out Friday. He's merging the Buffalo Sabres with their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. What's funny is that it really kind of works!

Simply V

It seems to me the Vancouver Canucks don't get a lot of love around here. But that changes today with one of the best and simplest redesigns I've seen. Avi Stein adopts the "V" logo and returns a subtle "V" to the sleeves. It's a good look!

By the way, today marks 2,000 consecutive days with new concept art on Icethetics!

Outside the Calgary Box

This one's a bit odd — almost perhaps warranting a Friday placement. But I think Charles Noerenberg has the right idea in that the Flames don't really need black. The red and gold work very well together. As far as nameplates at the bottom... that's another story.

Minnesota Match

I can't deny the Minnesota Wild have some great new uniforms — but I know some fans think the home and road sweaters should match. That's where Adam Del Monte's entry comes in.

New and Nordy

New week, awesome new concept. Christopher Hyzy imagines a return of the Quebec Nordiques with a sharp set of uniforms. That alternate, though... not sure what to say about that.