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Islanders announce fan-designed jersey winner for 2027-28 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Islanders announce fan-designed jersey winner for 2027-28 season

Summary

The New York Islanders selected a fan-designed jersey after receiving 80,000 submissions for their third jersey contest, with the chosen design set to debut in the 2027-28 season. The contest was initiated by Kelly Cheeseman and aimed to engage the fan base creatively. Despite a successful turnout, discussions highlighted a disconnect between the team's perception among fans and the NHL front office, with fans expressing concerns about the team's direction compared to a more optimistic view from the public. Upcoming podcast episodes will into these themes further, with the next release scheduled for September 21.

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By the Numbers

•Islanders receive 80,000 submissions for jersey design contest
•Fan-designed jersey to debut in the 2027-28 season
•Kelly Cheeseman initiated the design contest
•Fans express concerns about team direction versus NHL views
•Next podcast episode scheduled for September 21

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What they're saying

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Mike and Dan reconvene after some family time to talk about the Islanders third jersey design contest and an article at The Athletic. After 80,000 submissions, a fan-designed jersey has been chosen for the Islanders to wear in the 2027-28 season. The contest was the brainchild of the Islanders Lord Business himself, Kelly Cheeseman, who […]
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