NHL Reverse Retro Jersey Ideas 2022-23: Metropolitan Division

COLUMBUS, OH - FEBRUARY 2: Patrick Laine #29 of the Columbus Blue Jackets controls the puck during the game against the Dallas Stars at Nationwide Arena on February 2, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Dallas defeated Columbus 6-3. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - FEBRUARY 2: Patrick Laine #29 of the Columbus Blue Jackets controls the puck during the game against the Dallas Stars at Nationwide Arena on February 2, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Dallas defeated Columbus 6-3. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
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Before the start of last season, Adidas and the NHL came up with a brilliant idea for alternate uniforms.

The jersey program was simple. Allow each of the 31 teams to come up with creative designs that feature a mix of current and past uniforms that sums up a large portion of a franchise’s history.

Each team has had their own history with uniforms from logos to colors to striping and patterns. The potential was off the charts. When the jerseys were revealed to the public, the league’s idea had come to fruition in a positive manner, as many team’s uniforms were very appealing to fans.

While some of the uniforms were grand-slams, others were disappointing (I’m looking at you Detroit). The results were such a success that the NHL announced that the Reverse Retro program would be reinstated for 2022-23.

With that information given out, let us dive deep into a unique idea for all eight teams in the Metropolitan Division. The other teams in the Atlantic, Central and Pacific have already been discussed. With that being said, let’s delve into the fourth and final part of potential Reverse Retro ideas.