Summary of 👀 JERSEYWATCH: 2025-26 NHL First Look!

All but Confirmed Changes:

• Utah Hockey Club: Likely to unveil a new name and logo (options include Utah Mammoth or Utah Outlaws) with a possible launch around NHL Draft Day (June 27). Even if the name stays, a new logo is expected.
• Pittsburgh Penguins: Confirmed new third jersey replacing the Black90s throwback, with fan input hinting at either a throwback or a fresh design.
• Florida Panthers & New York Rangers: Both will debut new Winter Classic jerseys, with the Rangers also celebrating their 100th anniversary with a special logo and jersey.
• Tampa Bay Lightning & Boston Bruins: Hosting the 2026 Stadium Series, both teams will have new outdoor jerseys, with Boston also releasing new home and away jerseys plus continuing their popular 100th anniversary look.
• Minnesota Wild: Marking their 25th anniversary with a new logo and a retro throwback jersey inspired by their original forest green sweaters.
• Chicago Blackhawks: Preparing for their 100th anniversary with new home and third jerseys featuring a tan outline on the logo, reminiscent of past designs.
• Ottawa Senators: Developing a new red third jersey featuring metallic gold details, with unofficial photos leaked but no confirmed launch date.
• Edmonton Oilers: A new third jersey is expected, described as a traditional yet completely new look that fans will likely appreciate.
• Columbus Blue Jackets: Turning 25, likely to add an anniversary patch and possibly bring back inaugural jerseys.
• Seattle Kraken: Expected to launch a third jersey inspired by a design element from the Vegas Golden Knights’ reverse retro.
• St. Louis Blues: Rumored to undergo a rebrand with a new primary logo based on a modified blue note and new uniform elements hinted at from the 2023 Winter Classic.
• Colorado Avalanche: Possible throwback jersey referencing the franchise’s Quebec Nordiques origins, potentially a one-off for the 30th anniversary.
• Washington Capitals: May replace their black Screaming Eagle third jersey with a design similar to their original red Screaming Eagle jersey for their 50th anniversary.

Still Very Likely Changes:

• Detroit Red Wings: Likely to have a Centennial logo but uncertain about throwback jerseys.
• Carolina Hurricanes: Could reveal changes following a recent fan survey; possible rebrand or tweaks expected.
• New York Islanders: No concrete info but likely to maintain their tradition of having a third jersey.
• Dallas Stars: Speculation about retiring their Blackout third jersey, but no confirmed replacement yet.
• New Jersey Devils: Rumored to be working on a new jersey, but details are scarce.
• Winnipeg Jets: Remote chance of promoting their throwback third jersey to primary status.
• Los Angeles Kings & Anaheim Ducks: Unlikely changes next season but potential for future third jerseys or anniversary designs.
• Philadelphia Flyers: Current black third jersey is old but no strong signs of change despite a poor season.

Don’t Bet on It (No Changes Expected, but Suggestions Offered):

• Vegas Golden Knights: No changes expected but suggested to explore alternate uniforms and crests.
• Nashville Predators: Long overdue for a third jersey, ideally a navy blue throwback.
• Toronto Maple Leafs: Unlikely to change, but a return to popular reverse retro designs would be welcome.
• Vancouver Canucks: Mixed feelings about the skate logo; a white version of the skate jersey could be interesting.
• San Jose Sharks: No changes expected; suggested bringing back black helmets and pants for better contrast.
• Calgary Flames & Buffalo Sabres: Both teams have strong current branding; no changes needed, though a white version of Buffalo’s 90s goat head jersey could be fun.
• Montreal Canadiens: No changes expected, but fans desire a third jersey.

Special Events:

• The 2026 Winter Classic (Florida vs. New York Rangers) and Stadium Series (Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins) will feature new jerseys.
• The All-Star Game at UBS Arena faces uncertainty due to NHL players’ Olympic participation and the success of the Four Nations faceoff, possibly leading to format changes or cancellation.
• The 2025 Global Series will send Nashville and Pittsburgh to Sweden with no new branding revealed.

Presenters/Sources:

• The video is presented by the channel "Ithetics" under the Jersey Watch series.
• Uniform insights and reports reference Tom Gazola (Oilers coverage), Sean Shapiro (Stars beat writer), TXHT hockey (Washington Capitals info), and unnamed sources including Reddit leaks and social media polls.
• Additional commentary and rumors come from NHL insiders and fan engagement on social media.

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