The National Hockey League has unveiled the design for the 2016 All-Star Game jerseys, and they’re pretty underwhelming.
For more information behind the concept and design of the 2016 #NHLAllStar jerseys, read: https://t.co/4JVudjdD1Y pic.twitter.com/bXgB60fJ6R
— NHL (@NHL) January 6, 2016
It’s not the ugliest jersey I’ve ever seen, but it doesn’t exactly scream “All-Star” – more like B-jersey.
The All-Star game is taking place in Nashville this year, and the jersey is said to pay tribute to the city’s cultural scene according to NHL Chief Marketing Officer and Executive VP Brian Jennings.
“The 2016 Honda NHL® All-Star jersey pays tribute to the city of Nashville’s cultural scene, which includes the Nashville Predators,” said Brian Jennings, NHL Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President. “With creative support from Reebok’s design team, the jerseys reflect the deep bond the Predators have with the music community, the city’s growing passion for hockey and the All-Star Game’s showcase of the best players in the League.”
I don’t really see a theme here, but OK. At least we get to see the 6’8″ John Scott play in one of these jerseys with a C on his chest.
Even if you consider the jerseys hideous, there’s no way they could have topped last year’s neon-colored atrocity that players had to wear.

What I’m saying is they could have been a lot worse. The All-Star game has turned into a joke of sorts anyways, so why expect a great design at this point?
If you want to see these jerseys in action, the NHL All-Star Weekend starts January 25th.