Nashville Predators Unveil New Jerseys
Nashville Predators players Vern Fiddler, Ryan Suter, and David Legwand helped unveil the team’s new Rbk EDGE jerseys on Thursday, July 19 at the Sommet Center.
The new style of NHL jerseys, originally revealed at the 2007 All-Star Game festivities in Dallas, marks the first time in the history of any major North American professional sports league that a league-wide uniform innovation has been established.
The Players’ Opinions
Vern Fiddler:
“Back in October they were a little tight, but I’m sure by now they have modified them to be a little bit more comfortable,” Fiddler said. “I approach the change with the thought that any time you can try to protect the players and make us safer it is just going to make for longer careers. If the league can keep us healthier and keep us in the game, it is nothing but a good thing.”
Ryan Suter:
“I liked the old-school sweater look because I think tradition is a big part of the NHL, so in that regard it is tough,” Suter said. “But, I have confidence that the league knows what they are doing, so I am looking forward to being a part of the change.”
David Legwand:
“It is going to be a change that I think is needed,” Legwand said. “Obviously they are going to be tighter-fitting, and that will be weird at first, but I think we will all get used to it. The game changes, and I think it is time for a change – there really hasn’t been a jersey change since the ’70s and ’80s. This is going to be a big one, but people should like them.”
More info at the Nashville Predators website.
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