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Post by walktheline on Aug 18, 2015 13:25:11 GMT
Adidas just out-bid Reebok for the rights to provide unis to the NHL starting in 2016-17. Adidas bought Reebok 8-10 years ago so isn't this like bidding against yourself? Yes, there were other bidders, but still...Adidas has treated Reebok like a red-headed stepchild since they bought them so no surprise here.
I remember from a previous "discussion" on BDC that this was a pretty divisive issue. Personally, I'm fine with the ads unless they completely clutter up the sweater like some of the euro leagues. I think one of the reasons for the recent success for the Finns in the NHL comes from the fact that they lose 22lbs in sweater weight when they get here. Sweater ads almost seems like a natural progression after ads on the boards, ads on the ice, ads on the unis. Plus the added revenue can't hurt, right?
Tim Horton's on Sens sweaters? Coors Light for the Avs? Massengill for the Habs?
Here's a link: www.tsn.ca/adidas-lands-nhl-jersey-deal-1.346839 |
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Post by badhabitude on Aug 18, 2015 14:12:12 GMT
Inevitable. I remember when they introduced advertising on the boards, people were complaining they would lose sight of the puck and so on and now every rink has them.
if not next year, some year in the future.
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Post by kelvana33 on Aug 18, 2015 15:17:17 GMT
I don't want any ads on the jerseys, call me old-fashioned.
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Post by BigBadnBruin on Aug 18, 2015 15:36:37 GMT
Don't like the idea, but it won't change my life. Obviously the owners and players are not making enough money, so if adds on the sweaters will keep them off the streets pan-handling for spare change, I guess it will be worth it.
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Post by walktheline on Aug 18, 2015 16:10:22 GMT
I don't want any ads on the jerseys, call me old-fashioned. 
Why not? What's wrong with this?
Hey wait...I think that's a pic of YOU! Ya freakin' hypocrite! 
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Post by RichHillOntario on Aug 18, 2015 20:00:50 GMT
I don't want any ads on the jerseys, call me old-fashioned. I'm with you. The jersey maker's logo, the club crest, player name, done. Although Cialis on a Leaf jersey would be hilarious. |
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Post by UtahGetMeTwo on Aug 18, 2015 20:06:38 GMT
If the NHL BOGs spoke to English Premier league futbol club owners (*Cough John Henry) and got any kind of positive feedback on revenue then I think ads will make it onto jersey's n helmets.
Masengill "Summers Eve" ad smack dab right above the toilet seat!
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Post by badhabitude on Aug 18, 2015 20:20:52 GMT
For all other sports you can buy a shirt or jersey with only their logo on it, for example 'adidas' shirts, 'puma' and so on.
But why aren't there hockey jerseys with only the company logo on them?
Like a CCM or Tackla jersey with only the CCM or Tackla or whatever logo where the crest would be.
I think I've only ever seen a CCM jersey like that once.
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Post by RichHillOntario on Aug 18, 2015 20:30:24 GMT
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Post by walktheline on Aug 18, 2015 22:55:16 GMT
If that's how the Adidas 3 stripes will work, some unis, including the Bruins will have to be redesigned and not for the better IMO.
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Post by 50belowzero on Aug 18, 2015 23:57:14 GMT
If the NHL BOGs spoke to English Premier league futbol club owners (*Cough John Henry) and got any kind of positive feedback on revenue then I think ads will make it onto jersey's n helmets. Masengill "Summers Eve" ad smack dab right above the toilet seat! Not to mention Seabass is on at the board of a soccer team over in Europe as well, i'm sure JJ has been quizzing him on all the revenues the ads on jerseys bring in. Its coming, with the "World Cup of hockey" being the testing ground. |
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Post by 50belowzero on Aug 18, 2015 23:59:15 GMT
Masengill "Summers Eve" ad smack dab right above the toilet seat!How about a "Kotex feminine hygiene" ad ! |
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Post by kelvana33 on Aug 19, 2015 0:56:20 GMT
For all other sports you can buy a shirt or jersey with only their logo on it, for example 'adidas' shirts, 'puma' and so on. But why aren't there hockey jerseys with only the company logo on them? Like a CCM or Tackla jersey with only the CCM or Tackla or whatever logo where the crest would be. I think I've only ever seen a CCM jersey like that once. I have several jerseys in my basement with just the CCM logo on it and a couple with just the Bauer logo on it. I also have a jersey with just the Brians on it and a Vaughn one. |
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Post by badhabitude on Aug 19, 2015 1:13:37 GMT
For all other sports you can buy a shirt or jersey with only their logo on it, for example 'adidas' shirts, 'puma' and so on. But why aren't there hockey jerseys with only the company logo on them? Like a CCM or Tackla jersey with only the CCM or Tackla or whatever logo where the crest would be. I think I've only ever seen a CCM jersey like that once. I have several jerseys in my basement with just the CCM logo on it and a couple with just the Bauer logo on it. I also have a jersey with just the Brians on it and a Vaughn one. Goalie jerseys? |
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Post by NAS on Aug 19, 2015 12:08:12 GMT
In moderation, I won't care. The AHL jerseys have had company logos for years.
Not the front of the helmet sticker, however.
That's the worst.
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Post by kelvana33 on Aug 19, 2015 13:57:58 GMT
I have several jerseys in my basement with just the CCM logo on it and a couple with just the Bauer logo on it. I also have a jersey with just the Brians on it and a Vaughn one. Goalie jerseys? The Vaughn and the Brians are. CCM and Bauer are not. |
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Post by Bslegion on Aug 19, 2015 14:24:45 GMT
If this means less commercials during games then I'm for it . I doubt it though, it's more like they want the whole pie
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Post by kelvana33 on Aug 19, 2015 14:28:03 GMT
If this means less commercials during games then I'm for it . I doubt it though, it's more like they want the whole pie Never happen. Commercial breaks in the NHL aren't that bad, at least you know when they are coming. In the NFL it is almost painful. Over 3 hours of watching football, you get like 13 minutes of actual football. |
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Post by Bslegion on Aug 19, 2015 14:35:09 GMT
If this means less commercials during games then I'm for it . I doubt it though, it's more like they want the whole pie Never happen. Commercial breaks in the NHL aren't that bad, at least you know when they are coming. In the NFL it is almost painful. Over 3 hours of watching football, you get like 13 minutes of actual football.
I know. The owners want to make more money not evening it out. On another note if they do put ads I think it'll increase jersey sales as fans will want to purchase the most resent version of a jersey. Just like in European soccer, FC Barcelona being a very good example. Win win for the owners, teams and NHL. Maybe cap can go up by 2M
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Post by NAS on Aug 19, 2015 16:26:41 GMT
Never happen. Commercial breaks in the NHL aren't that bad, at least you know when they are coming. In the NFL it is almost painful. Over 3 hours of watching football, you get like 13 minutes of actual football.
I know. The owners want to make more money not evening it out. On another note if they do put ads I think it'll increase jersey sales as fans will want to purchase the most resent version of a jersey. Just like in European soccer, FC Barcelona being a very good example. Win win for the owners, teams and NHL. Maybe cap can go up by 2M
Cap goes up, salaries goes up...it's all relative. |
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Post by badhabitude on Aug 19, 2015 16:33:51 GMT
The Vaughn and the Brians are. CCM and Bauer are not. Remember where you got them? I don't like wearing pro or plain jerseys at my pickup games. I need black and red jersies. |
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Post by RichHillOntario on Aug 20, 2015 3:15:21 GMT
If that's how the Adidas 3 stripes will work, some unis, including the Bruins will have to be redesigned and not for the better IMO.
I'd be interested to see what Adidas would do with the Bruins' home yellow shoulder areas. |
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Post by badhabitude on Aug 20, 2015 11:17:13 GMT
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Post by kelvana33 on Aug 20, 2015 15:11:02 GMT
The Vaughn and the Brians are. CCM and Bauer are not. Remember where you got them? I don't like wearing pro or plain jerseys at my pickup games. I need black and red jersies. Funny you say that, the CCM and Bauers I have 3 in each color, black, red and blue. They have just the logo on the front but they are my kids jerseys. If they were adult size I would mail them to you.
My kids get them at tournaments they play in. 3 of them just played in the CCM Boston Elite Invite in Foxboro 2 weekends ago and they got them there. My son also got one simply because he asked the rep there for one. If your at a rink and a tournament is going on, see if its sponsored and ask the rep for one. They seem to love giving them out. He went out to his car and got one for my son.
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Post by badhabitude on Aug 20, 2015 15:41:57 GMT
Remember where you got them? I don't like wearing pro or plain jerseys at my pickup games. I need black and red jersies. Funny you say that, the CCM and Bauers I have 3 in each color, black, red and blue. They have just the logo on the front but they are my kids jerseys. If they were adult size I would mail them to you.
My kids get them at tournaments they play in. 3 of them just played in the CCM Boston Elite Invite in Foxboro 2 weekends ago and they got them there. My son also got one simply because he asked the rep there for one. If your at a rink and a tournament is going on, see if its sponsored and ask the rep for one. They seem to love giving them out. He went out to his car and got one for my son.
Thanks, I don't like wearing a jersey for a team that I haven't played for and now that I've given up on leagues, the old jerseys are wearing out. A generic logo is something I can live with. |
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