NHL Section


Welcome to the NHL Section page. Here you will find links to all of The ‘Tude Dude’s ice hockey-related posts as well as additional expository content directly associated with the sport.

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ABOUT THE NHL

  • Appropriately birthed in the frigid confines of the Great White North, ice hockey 
  • Founded: 1917
  • Regular season length: 82 games

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POSITION KEY

C = Center
Occupying 1 of 3 forward skating positions, Centers (or Centerman) are the proverbial leaders of any offense as primary faceoff participants, play callers and goal scorers though they can also be effective on the defensive side 

W = Wing
Taking up the other 2 forward positions on the right and left-hand side of the centerman, Wings mainly operate on the offensive end as scoring threats providing additional goal-centric opportunities for their team though they can also be effective on the defensive side

D = Defenseman
Lining up along the blue line in 2 positions behind the 3 forwards, Defensemans' foremost agenda is to patrol the area surrounding their goaltender to better dissuade opposing offensive players from scoring though they can also be effective on the offensive side

G = Goaltender
Quite literally the final obstacle that stands between the puck and the net, Goaltenders (or Goalies) are unenviably tasked with blocking opposing goal attempts from reaching their destination by any means possible utilizing an arsenal of pads and other equipment to repel every kind of shot

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AWARDS GLOSSARY

Calder Memorial Trophy (top rookie)

Awarded annually to the most outstanding first-year player in the National Hockey League as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association

elke Award (Top Defensive Forward)

Awarded annually to the National Hockey League forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association

James Norris Memorial Trophy (Top Defenseman)

Awarded annually to the National Hockey League defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association

Vezina Trophy (Top Goaltender)

Awarded annually to the National Hockey League's top goaltender as voted by the 31 general managers within the NHL

Hart Memorial Trophy (Most Valuable Player)

Awarded annually to the National Hockey League player judged most valuable to his team as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association

Stanley Cup (NHL Championship)

Awarded annually to the team that wins the Stanley Cup Final at the end of the season

Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP)

Awarded annually to the most outstanding player in the playoffs

TEAM PROFILES

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Buffalo Sabres

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Buffalo, NY
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1970
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: C Gilbert Perreault, W Dave Andreychuk, C Pat LaFontaine, G Dominik Hasek, C Jack Eichel

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

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The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of arguably the greatest player who ever lived - Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox finally shed their deplorable label of ineptitude by dispatching their nemesis in the 2004 American League Championship Series (becoming the first team in MLB history to win a 7 game series after losing the first 3 games) en route to their first World Series Championship in 86 years. How's that for a story!? Since then, Boston has enjoyed a renaissance of success winning multiple championships while being supplied with one of the top payrolls in the league which has them positioned firmly at the top of baseball's totem pole. Quite the turnaround for one of the league's "lovable losers" who have always maintained national relevance thanks in large part to their built-in historical narrative. As ingrained into the fabric of baseball's lore as any other franchise swinging the pine, the Boston Red Sox command respect as one of the true bastion's of the sport. 

Calgary Flames

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Calgary, AB (CAN)
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 1972
  • Former franchise locations/names: Atlanta Flames (1972-1980), Calgary Flames (1980-present)
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: D Al MacInnis, G Mike Vernon, W Theoren Fleury, W Jarome Iginla, D Mark Giordano

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: Though the logo contains a hefty amount of red, the jersey's are mostly centered around the always eye-pleasing blue/white combination with a nifty pinstripe on the home uniforms which looks clean and distinctive
  • Nickname coolness: If somebody out there can explain to me the coolness of naming your team after a baby bear (ESPECIALLY considering the football team in the same city is named after full-grown adult bears), I'm all ears but just know that this may be the toughest sell of your life

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  • Though its most recognizable characteristic was an eye-popping 108 year championship drought (ended mercifully in 2016), perhaps the most underlying quality of the Chicago Cubs is their effective stance as baseball's "darlings" instilling a broad sense of hope that resonates loudly among their fans. Stooped in tradition at every turn (from the ivy attached to the outfield walls in Wrigley Field to the "W" flags flown by their faithful followers after a win), the Cubs provide a true comfortability to their city

Carolina Hurricanes

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Raleigh, NC
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1972
  • Former franchise locations/names: New England Whalers (1972-1979), Hartford Whalers (1979-1997), Carolina Hurricanes (1997-present)
  • Additional nickname(s): Canes
  • Historic associates: C Ron Francis, C Rod Brind'Amour, C Eric Staal, G Cam Ward, C Jordan Staal

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Chicago Blackhawks

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Chicago, IL
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 1926
  • Former franchise locations/names: Chicago Black Hawks (1926-1986), Chicago Blackhawks (1986-present)
  • Additional nickname(s): Hawks
  • Historic associates: W Bobby Hull, C Stan Mikita, G Tony Esposito, D Duncan Keith, W Patrick Kane

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Colorado Avalanche

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Denver, CO
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 1972
  • Former franchise locations/names: Quebec Nordiques (1972-1995), Colorado Avalanche (1995-present)
  • Additional nickname(s): Avs
  • Historic associates: G Patrick Roy, C Joe Sakic, C Peter Forsberg, W Gabriel Landeskog, C Nathan MacKinnon

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Columbus Blue Jackets

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Columbus, OH
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 2000
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: C R.J. Umberger, W Rick Nash, W Cam Atkinson, G Sergei Bobrovski, C Boone Jenner

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Dallas Stars

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Dallas, TX
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 1967
  • Former franchise locations/names: Minnesota North Stars (1967-1993), Dallas Stars (1993-present)
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: C Mike Modano, G Ed Belfour, D Sergei Zubov, W Jamie Benn, C Tyler Seguin

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Detroit Red Wings

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Detroit, MI
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1926
  • Former franchise locations/names: Detroit Cougars (1926-1930), Detroit Falcons (1930-1932), Detroit Red Wings (1932-present)
  • Additional nickname(s): Wings
  • Historic associates: W Gordie Howe, C Steve Yzerman, W Brendan Shanahan, D Nicklas Lidstrom, W Henrik Zetterberg

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Edmonton Oilers

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Edmonton, AB (CAN)
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 1972
  • Former franchise locations/names: Alberta Oilers (1972-1973), Edmonton Oilers (1973-present)
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: C Wayne Gretzky, C Mark Messier, D Paul Coffey, W Ryan Smyth, C Connor McDavid

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Florida Panthers

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Miami, FL
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1993
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: G John Vanbiesbrouck, D Ed Jovanovski, G Roberto Luongo, W Jonathan Huberdeau, C Aleksander Barkov

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Los Angeles Kings

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Los Angeles, CA
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 1967
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: C Marcel Dionne, W Luc Robitaille, C Wayne Gretzky, G Jonathan Quick, D Drew Doughty

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Minnesota Wild

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Saint Paul, MN
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 2000
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: W Marian Gaborik, C Mikko Koivu, G Niklas Backstrom, D Ryan Suter, W Zach Parise

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Montreal Canadiens

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Montreal, QC (CAN)
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1909
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): Habs
  • Historic associates: W Maurice Richard, C Jean Beliveau, W Guy Lafleur, G Patrick Roy, G Carey Price

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Nashville Predators

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Nashville, TN
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 1998
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): Preds
  • Historic associates: C David Legwand, G Pekka Rinne, D Shea Weber, D Roman Josi, W Filip Forsberg

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

New Jersey Devils

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Newark, NJ
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1974
  • Former franchise locations/names: Kansas City Scouts (1974-1976), Colorado Rockies (1976-1982), New Jersey Devils (1982-present)
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: G Martin Brodeur, D Scott Stevens, D Scott Niedermayer, W Patrik Elias, D P.K. Subban

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

New York Islanders

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: New York City, NY
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1972
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): Isles
  • Historic associates: D Denis Potvin, C Bryan Trottier, W Mike Bossy, C Brent Sutter, C John Tavares

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

New York Rangers

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: New York City, NY
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1926
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: W Rod Gilbert, C Mark Messier, D Brian Leetch, G Mike Richter, G Henrik Lundqvist

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

 

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Ottawa Senators

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Ottawa, ON (CAN)
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1992
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): Sens
  • Historic associates: W Daniel Alfredsson, D Chris Phillips, W Marian Hossa, C Jason Spezza, D Erik Karlsson

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Philadelphia Flyers

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Philadelphia, PA
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1967
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): Broad Street Bullies
  • Historic associates: G Bernie Parent, C Bobby Clarke, C Eric Lindros, W John LeClair, C Claude Giroux

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

N/A

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Pittsburgh Penguins

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1967
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): Pens
  • Historic associates: C Mario Lemieux, W Jaromir Jagr, C Evgeni Malkin, C Sidney Crosby, D Kris Letang

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

San Jose Sharks

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: San Jose, CA
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 1991
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: W Owen Nolan, C Patrick Marleau, C Joe Thornton, D Brent Burns, C Logan Couture

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Seattle Kraken

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Seattle, WA
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 2021
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: N/A

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

 

N/A

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

St. Louis Blues

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: St. Louis, MO
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 1967
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: C Bernie Federko, W Brett Hull, D Chris Pronger, C Ryan O'Reilly, W Vladimir Tarasenko

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Tampa Bay Lightning

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Tampa Bay, FL
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1992
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): Bolts
  • Historic associates: W Martin St. Louis, C Vincent Lecavalier, C Steven Stamkos, W Nikita Kucherov, G Andrei Vasilevskiy 

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Toronto Maple Leafs

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Toronto, ON (CAN)
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1917
  • Former franchise locations/names: Toronto Arenas (1917-1919), Toronto St. Patricks (1919-1927), Toronto Maple Leafs (1927-present) 
  • Additional nickname(s): Leafs
  • Historic associates: G Turk Broda, D Tim Horton, D Borje Salming, C Mats Sundin, C Auston Matthews 

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Vancouver Canucks

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Vancouver, BC (CAN)
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 1970
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: W Pavel Bure, W Markus Naslund, W Daniel Sedin, C Henrik Sedin, C Bo Horvat

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Vegas Golden Knights

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Las Vegas, NV
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 2017
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: G Marc-Andre Fleury, W Max Pacioretty, W Reilly Smith, C William Karlsson, C Jonathan Marchessault 

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

 

N/A

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

 

 

Washington Capitals

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Washington, DC
  • Conference affiliation: Eastern
  • Founding year: 1974
  • Former franchise locations/names: N/A
  • Additional nickname(s): Caps
  • Historic associates: W Mike Gartner, W Peter Bondra, G Olaf Kolzig, W Alexander Ovechkin, C Nicklas Backstrom 

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

Winnipeg Jets

Team Branding

Franchise Information

  • Representative city: Winnipeg, MB (CAN)
  • Conference affiliation: Western
  • Founding year: 1999
  • Former franchise locations/names: Atlanta Thrashers (1999-2011), Winnipeg Jets (2011-present)
  • Additional nickname(s): N/A
  • Historic associates: W Vyacheslav Kozlov, W Ilya Kovalchuk, W Andrew Ladd, W Blake Wheeler, C Mark Scheifele 

Superficial Analysis

  • Color scheme: One of 2 teams containing the color "red" within their branding, the Red Sox incorporate a lot more blue in their uniforms than one would initially suspect not to mention are their socks even red???
  • Nickname coolness: I guess its kind of edgy to abbreviate the socks with the always cool letter x but I still can't make sense as to why they're named after an article of clothing that is basically un-emphasized but that's baseball for ya

Favorite Retro/Alternate Logo

The 'Tude Dude's Opinion

  • Long associated with losing after the historic trade of Babe Ruth to their archrival New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox 

 

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