Unveiled: The Shocking Best and Worst NHL Jerseys Every Fan Never Expected
New York Islanders
Best: 1978-84 road
The 1996-98 home jersey is a close second, because it combines the classic Islanders logo with a really unique stripe pattern. The home jersey of the late ’70s just brings the best elements together, the orange V-neck adds a classic vibe and the orange bordering on the name/numbers adds more intrigue, without being a distraction.
Josh Bailey and Anders Lee, while playing for the Islanders in 2016. (Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)
Worst: 2015-17 black alternate
As much as a black-and-white color scheme made sense for the Islanders’ Barclays Center era, it’s a total miss. The logo is sharp, but there just isn’t enough character to make it a primary logo (versus a shoulder patch) — especially on a bland base of a jersey. There are too many black jerseys in this league, and this one was particularly forgettable. — Shayna Goldman
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