NHL teams discuss returning classic alternate jerseys for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
As the NHL prepares for the 2026-27 season, teams are looking at alternate jerseys, including the highly anticipated 'Hometown Remix' line through a partnership with Fanatics. This trend focuses on reimagining iconic designs from team history. Suggestions for jerseys to bring back include the Pittsburgh Penguins' powder blue from 2008-11 and the Ottawa Senators' black 'O' worn from 2011-17. Each of these uniforms has a significant legacy, drawing attention from fans and analysts alike as teams consider previous designs that sparked excitement. The final announcement on the alternate jerseys is yet to be confirmed.
- •'Hometown Remix' alternate jerseys debut for 2026-27 season.
- •Suggestions include Pittsburgh Penguins' powder blue, Ottawa Senators' black 'O'.
- •Interest in classic designs shows strong fan engagement.
- •Several former alternate jerseys viewed positively in franchise histories.
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Five Alternate Jerseys NHL Teams Should Bring Back
"The big trend in alternate jerseys these days is reimagining old designs that people already liked, but there are some too iconic to simply "remix." Here are the top five.
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