The Bruins need a new captain for the upcoming season. Also, with almost nothing happening around the league, the focus shifts to jerseys for the upcoming season. Are the Devils changing their threads? And more importantly, are the Avalanche bringing back the classic Quebec Nordiques sweater?

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — July 30.

Colorado Hockey Now

You know it’s the dead part of the offseason when sweaters are the talk of the town. Adrian, Dater, who helped started Colorado Hockey Now six years ago, reported earlier in the week that he believes the Avalanche are bringing back the Quebec Nordiques jerseys for their 30th anniversary season.

Remember those beautiful burgundy versions of the classic sweater that were used as a reverse retro? Dater says this time it’ll be blue.

I honestly don’t know how I feel about this. On one hand, I have no issue with celebrating the team that relocated to Denver and, quite frankly, one of the best jerseys in NHL history. It’ll sell out for sure. But on the other hand, I’d love to see the Avs celebrate their 30 years in Colorado. They have a lot to be proud of — and that includes jerseys. I, for one, would love to see the burgundy ‘Colorado’ word mark jerseys from the early 2000s make a return. Seeing Peter Forsberg, Joe Sakic, and Patrick Roy rock those back in the first golden era was something special. It would be really cool to see Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Gabe Landeskog wearing them this time around.

Also, in case you missed it, I shared my thoughts on if the Avs should look at signing Evgeny Kuznetsov, who wants to return to the NHL after one year spent back in Russia.

READ MORE: Is Evgeny Kuznetsov a Fit for the Avalanche?

Around The NHL

New Jersey Hockey Now: Speaking of jerseys, are the Devils considering changing their threads? Take the NJHN fan survey to share your thoughts on what they should do, if they make a change.

Boston Hockey Now: The Bruins are without a captain after trading Brad Marchand to Florida on trade deadline day. Who’s going to don the ‘C’ for them next?

Detroit Hockey Now: Young Red Wings center Marco Kasper pulled off the Michigan during a European summer league, and it was beautiful.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Four bold predictions for the upcoming Penguins season.


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