0671: Minors That Might Have Been

Teams come and go so often in the minors, so today's theme within Minor League Week has to do clubs that no longer exist. Like yesterday, Bastian Schmülling kicks things off. The Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights exist today as the AHL's Abbotsford Heat. But perhaps they could've donned red and grey if they stayed put.

The AHL's old Buffalo Bisons club hasn't been around for 43 years, but Dylan Wonka imagines a comeback, complete with that classic bottle cap crest.

Technically, the Peoria Rivermen still exist, but now as a member of the SPHL. The AHL club was relocated and became the Utica Comets this past summer. Maybe they'd have had more luck as less a riverboat captain and more a canoeist. (Is that a word?) You can tell Antonio Calisto had some fun with this one!

We'll wrap up on a team that's soon to be relocated. The AHL's Adirondack Phantoms will become the Lehigh Valley Phantoms next season. So while this jersey set is cool, the "A" wouldn't work anymore.

Check back tomorrow for some big time minor league Freak Outs!

0656: Yankee Stadium Sketches I

It's Stadium Series Week on the Concepts page and Dylan Wonka gets us over the hump with three jerseys for the Yankee Stadium games. His take on the Rangers is unique but likely not accurate. The team will wear white with NEW YORK across the chest. Still, it's a clever use of an element of the Rangers' shield logo.

Next up is an Islanders proposal. I'm intrigued by the use of black striping on the primarily blue and orange sweater. But I have a feeling Long Island fans wouldn't warm to it.

And lastly, we have the Devils. So far we've been hearing the Devils will go with a throwback unlike the rest of the participating teams. However, they'll be wearing red instead of white. Look for them to sport the red and green number they've worn on St. Patrick's Day in recent years.

Meantime, what do you think of Dylan's designs? Any you'd like to see in action at some point?

0630: Super Shark Freak Out

Remember 14 years ago when the MLB decided to "turn ahead the clock" with some unusual jerseys? Bet you thought you'd never see it happen to the NHL. Then Dylan Wonka did this to the San Jose Sharks. Are you freaked out at all?

0610: The Mighty Outdoors

This Outdoor Saturday post may have been better suited to last week when the Ducks held their Throwback Night. But better late than never, right? Dylan Wonka presents a pair of throwback-inspired jerseys, either of which would be awesome for the Ducks-Kings Stadium Series game in January.

But most reports instead have them wearing orange with the classic Mighty Ducks crest. Anyone want to tackle that for a future Saturday post?

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!