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Fixing the Whale Fail, Part 2

The Connecticut Whale concepts continue pouring in at a slow but steady pace. I'm starting a new post tonight to share them with you.


Caleb Fuller

We'll begin this set with the only one that's actually made me laugh out loud as I perused my inbox. Caleb took his inspiration of the infamous Twitter fail whale. And the execution is an absolute riot.

As if the crest alone weren't enough, he's created the sweater from a combination of elements from some of the worst NHL uniforms in recent history — namely the Sabres and Senators. This may have been a joke and doesn't "fix" anything, but it wins for the laugh factor as far as I'm concerned.

Brendan Klein

Next, Brendan has gone in a new direction while still keeping the spirit of the old Hartford Whalers. I don't think it needs an explanation as the logo pretty much speaks for itself. But I'm not sure I'm a fan of the white jersey's complete lack of blue. But maybe I'm alone there.

Christopher Lewis

Finally, Christopher came up with a fix that simplifies the idea of a logo built around a C for Connecticut. He shows you don't have to draw a cartoon to do it. And I like that. Still, I can't help but feel like the logo is more of a fusion of the Whalers and New Jersey Devils. The pointy tail just looks a little demonic.

Later this week I'll have new concepts, including some All-Star designs. I think we've put the Whale subject to bed at this point.