The Atlantic division’s line of reverse retro jerseys had no knockouts but had a mix of very old flashbacks and Stanley Cup recognition with some of them.
Buffalo Sabres
- Grade: B+
- Flashback Year: 2000
- Standout Feature: Twin Sabres
The move to Royal Blue for the former Sabres alternate jersey was a sound decision. It looks excellent and is a complete reversal from the red and black combination used before on this jersey. Was a little surprised that the Sabres went with another white jersey since the the 50th anniversary and 2018 Winter Classic jerseys were also white. A dark version of this jersey would like nice too.
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Grade: B
- Flashback Year: 2004
- Standout Feature: Blue & white contrast
The Lightning did a nice job commemorating the 2004 Stanley Cup winning team with a gorgeous blue reversal. This is a safe move considering the Lightning could of made a reversal with the “Storm” jersey from the 90’s.
Ottawa Senators
- Grade: B
- Flashback Year: 1995
- Standout Feature: Red Dominance
The timing of the release of this jersey isn’t the greatest because the Sens just re-introduced their 90’s jerseys last month so this jersey just looks like a reversal of their current jersey. Nonetheless this jersey looks very nice and the red looks great.
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Montreal Canadiens
- Grade: B-
- Flashback Year: 1977
- Standout Feature: Blue Contrast
The Canadiens are not known to innovate or change much with their jerseys but kudos to them for trying something a bit different. This isn’t an original look as the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL did the same thing with their jerseys before but this is still well done.
Boston Bruins
- Grade: C+
- Flashback Year: 1990
- Standout Feature: Yellow Reversal
This is a good idea for a reverse retro but it lacks the pop and has an average feel to them.
Toronto Maple Leafs
- Grade: C+
- Flashback Year: 1970
- Standout Feature: Huge Ass Logo
This jersey looks more like a mash up rather than a reverse retro. Love the bold looking logo on it but it doesn’t jive with the grey stripes. A green Leafs look from the 40’s would of been cool as it would be more representative of a reverse retro but this doesn’t look like a reversal of a former jersey. Still looks nice.
Florida Panthers
- Grade: C+
- Flashback Year: 1996
- Standout Feature: Massive OG Panther Logo
This is a great looking jersey, especially with a supersized panther as the logo. Very glad the Panthers re-introduced these jerseys but the only part that is reversed on this jersey is the bottom stripes.
Detroit Red Wings
- Grade: D-
- Flashback Year: 1998
- Standout Feature: Silver Stripes…I guess
The Red Wings made an attempt to honour the 98′ Stanley Cup winning team with the silver stripes but it is just so underwhelming. Looks more like a practice jersey and not very creative.
