As an NHL jersey collector for the past 24 years, I knew that the new Adidas jerseys were definitely not game ‘authentic’ when I first laid eyes on it. It bothers me that they are advertised as ‘authentic’ and even use the word ‘pro’ in there. To me, it’s false advertising and some people buying them assume that they are wearing the same jerseys as the players. Personally, I would rather buy an actual game worn jersey from the Meigray Group, with an actual certificate.
@@GCBlues45 you're better off with the bootlegs than Fanatics jerseys, at least the bootlegs somehow respect the team they rep by making the logos and patches stitched instead of just heatpressed
@@hellshakeyanojr3584,no you are not with a bootleg jeresy(counterfit). I will never go a wholesale site based in China & give them my money to wher they give it to terrorist. Also,buying counterfeits does not support your team
I decide to get a team issued Penguins adidas jersey and I’m glad I did because after comparing it to a friends "authentic" adidas Penguins jersey and there are some glaring differences the two things that stick out are the front crest and the numbers. The crest on the so called authentic has more twill to it where as on the issued jersey it’s mainly embroidered. With the numbers on the authentic it has this multicolored twill where with the issued jersey it has the multi- layered twill and is sewn separately then sewn on the jersey. I paid $350 for mine through a reputable dealer that sells most of the Penguins game used and issued jerseys, where my friend payed $250 for the lower quality replica/authentic from the NHL store. I definitely think it was worth the extra $100 for the team issued jersey.
Thank you for making a video which discusses the hobby of game worn jerseys. I am a member of gameworn.net, the largest forum for game worn hockey jersey collectors. I currently own 6 game worn Caps jerseys from years 1988-1995 (3 Beaupre, 2 Juneau, 1 Carey). Game worn jersey collecting is a huge subculture and has been around for many years. Back in the day, a player would wear 1-2 sets for an entire season, with a new set produced by CCM for the playoffs. By the end of the season, depending on the number of games played and their position, jerseys would often show signs of wear and tear including tears, paint transfer, puck marks, board burns, pilling, snags, loose threads, and repairs. Each vintage shirt therefore, is a piece of team and hockey history. MeiGray currently has a game used 1991-1992 Gretzky Kings jersey, CCM size 54 with 75th and Captain's C patches on sale for $89,000. Nowadays, due to market demand and profitability, teams produce multiple sets per year, with each player wearing a particular jersey for a single game or period (i.e. Winter Classic, Stadium Series). This results in flooding the market with overproduced, overpriced jerseys that show less signs of wear. It's an interesting topic that touches on the issues of hockey nostalgia, ethics, and basic economic theory.
Yes but you are getting the best quality Jersey that is practically brand new that you can wear or alter if you like. You can customize the Jersey by taking the nameplate off and putting your own name on it. It is worth the money to me because I don't like the idea of NHL Shop selling us fake Authentic Jerseys. Correct me if I am wrong but the Canadian Made Jerseys are far superior to the Indonesia ones?
If you compare Fanatics to the authentic there is a clear difference in quality. I'd like to see one compared to a game issue. And you most def will find after market authentics.
Thank you for making this video. I just found it, and I just finished watching two idiots comparing a Reebok Montreal Replica to an Adidas Montreal Authentic. One of the guys said, “Adidas just went all out, I mean this one has a fight strap, and it doesn’t have the size on the outside on that bottom tag.” They were comparing apples to oranges. You’re the real deal, so thank you!
First off, THE HOCKEY GUY, congrats on making simple, accessible and funny hockey jerseys reviews. Being quite a collector myself, I don't have any oldies CCM 1980's replicas (poor crest, too fragile material), nor CCM 550 ones (AIRTKNIT not proper material for Habs). No money for gameworns either, so, since a long time ago I went to Montreal Canadiens used vintage durene on eBay (got then a SUPER DUPER GREAT deal on a Wilson Authentic Pro Habs white...) & Habs CCM AUTHENTIC CENTER ICE, plus recently good deals on different Mitchell &Ness hockey teams. I got my 2 first 2007 REEBOK EDGE style at a REEBOK factory outlet at the SUPER SALE cost of $37.50CAN each: they were INDO-EDGES (near the on-ice ones, double shoulders, double stitching, pro stitched embroidered tackle twill crest, fighting strap, BUT NO DOUBLE ELBOWS & NO DOUBLE STITCHING ON SIDES). Quite a deal though, compare to the Chinese craps and to the gameworns pricing. Also,quite a lost of quality compare to the previously CCM CENTER ICE AUTHENTIC COLLECTION, made in CANADA. Last year, I got at 40% sale price from ICE JERSEYS.COM the 2066-17 Habs REEBOK EDGE style on home and away jerseys, made in Canada, with all the AUTHENTIC on-ice characteristics! Recently, for $199,99 apiece, got the first ADIDAS ADIZERO "AUTHENTIC" shirts from TRICOLORE SPORTS, official store of the Montreal Canadiens. RESULT: they are produced in INDONESIA and, except for small changes in tayloring cut and materiel which is a bit lighter, they bear the same characteristics as INDO-EDGES... Plus, as for most other ADIZERO NHL teams, inside the embroidered front logo, there is no more tackle twill material, but it's made of main jersey material alledgedly to make it fell more flexible... Jersey sizing is a bit smaller too (ex: targeting for a 54, better get a 56). MY TWO CENTS: not seen in real life the FANATICS replicas, judging with pictures, they look as crap, for &179.99CAN!!! Better get the ADIZERO for $20.00CAN more! Perfectly right on HOCKEY GUY!!! THINK NHL RESERVES ON ICE AUTHENTIC JERSEY MARKET EXCLUSIVELY FOR GAMEWORNS, therefore the league will introduce quite a few of these per players, per games, putting these on auctions on its WEB site... *** THE HOCKEY GUY, if you wish me to send you some pictures of my collection, this would be a pleasure! Continue your good work!!! ; - )
Air knit CCM jerseys will always be better than the Rbk Edge or AdiZero jerseys. I've worn my Devils edge jersey exactly once, and it already has a bunch of snags, while my dad's ccm Devils jersey is in near perfect condition after almost 20 years (the logo is coming off, but it's because the glue on the back has dried up, and due how he stores it).
Damn it. I just saw this. I was thinking my authentic Adidas was way crappy quality than my authentic Reebok Edge. I was so proud in my video. Just gonna buy up ccm and Reebok Authentic jerseys now. Screw adizero
These fanatics jerseys remind me of the old NFL reebok replica jerseys. Those were under $100 (US) though, this is just insane. I won't be buying a Fanatics or Addidas jersey for a long time. Rangers really didn't change anything, I can just get old reebok one's for cheaper now while still being a higher quality.
When they switched to Adidas the first year, I remember seeing 3 choces at the Coyotes team store. They had Fanantics Replica, an Adidas Repica, as well as an Adidas Authentjc. As you mention there only seems to be 2 available..no Adjdas Replica..Interesting thar the current Authentic Adidas is actually a new version of a repljca with a fighf strap. These are Indoneisa made I believe.
I screwed up and didn’t watch your videos before I bought a habs fanatics jersey for $229.99. Came with name and number but we will see when it gets here. Didn’t even realize I bought a knockoff POS until it was too late
I bought a new adidas Leafs jersey with a customization. Was just under $300. I've never bought a new full price jersey before so I can justify it. I don't like the reeboks, never did. The stupid grey tag on the bottom front ruins the whole thing for me.
Freddy Dunning-Kruger Agreed. I have an older Toews Reebok jersey that has the little gray tag and it really does ruin the authentic feel that you should get with a jersey. Since then I’ve gotten a 2016 Stadium Series Teravainen jersey, a blank camouflage Blackhawks practice jersey, and a Kane jersey and I made sure they were all the authentic kind and they feel a lot better. It’s a thicker fabric, the stitching feels better, I have nothing to complain about. I plan on getting a Toronto Maple Leafs (a Mitchell Marner) Adidas jersey and I’m probably gonna get the AdiZERO version of that assuming that it should be of equal or better quality than the authentic Reebok jerseys.
SomeRandomHockeyFan it's not even so much the feel of the fabric, although the adidas one does feel great to the touch. It's just the tag in the front just looks so amateurish to me and draws away everything from the rest of the jersey no matter how aesthetic it is. Like I say, I've never bought a reebok but I've looked at them and held them in the stores and IMO the adidas are better quality and look better.
the authentic jerseys will run you about 800 dollars from only one particular website and the difference with those and the ones you are talking about are even more insane. trust me...if they are calling it authentic online somewhere or any store it is actually not
the authentic jerseys will run you about 800 dollars from only one particular website and the difference with those and the ones you are talking about are even more insane. trust me...if they are calling it authentic online somewhere or any store it is actually not
Exactly!! I bought my Adidas Shattenkirk jersey at MSG store for $279 at seasons start and its not even what they wear on the ice! Looks like it and comes with fight strap BUT the name of player on back is stitched onto the jersey without it being sewn onto another piece of fabric which gets sewn on the back of the jersey as a whole, like the players wear on ice.... NHL shop has Adidas jerseys for $230 or so that look like what the Players wear on ice with the players name stitched onto the separate piece of fabric which is then put onto the jersey. Personally I like the old cheap $120 Reebok Premier jerseys that have the players name and numbers heat pressed on and the Numbers are shiny and smooth with no fight strap than the new Adidas ones. They look more authentic anyways but we know they're not
Yes and no. The Adizero sweaters that the players wear are selected by the manufacturer to send to each team. They get the best of the best. Those that are made to the same specification, but don't quite measure up to their QC team specs get made available to the general public. It is not unheard of for a team in a pinch, to actually raid the pro shop at their arena when they need a sweater right then and there. I can hear the convo in my head... "Hey, we got this new guy from the AHL playing tonight, and he's a size 56." We're currently out of a size 56!" "Oh shit...get one from the pro shop! " "Roger!"
Me being a fellow collector the authentics were basically a heavier version of the air knit polyester vintage jerseys that you and I have and they are so nice and I can easily fit into a 2xl vintage canadian made jersey where in the reebok replicas I wear 4xl to get that similar fit I just wish they'd either keep the reebok replica style or go back to the ccm canadian made replicas I still wanna see the fanatics replica up close to see for myself but I read that same article from sinbin and I also am not too impressed with the fanatics and why the nhl would have an outside company do replicas is beyond me they wanna do t shirts or hats fine but not replica jerseys especially for the nhl keep up the good work shan no love the channel and that you love the best sport on earth as much as I do
I hate the fact that the "authentics" (the Adizeros) aren't really authentic at all. They're crappy replicas with fight straps! When I buy a jersey, I want the same ones the players wear on the ice. Not this bait and switch bullshit! If they think the real authentics won't sell because of the $375 price tag, then lower the damn price!
Hey Shannon...an idea. Saw where a couple in Edmonton divorced an fought in court over the season tickets. Judge says : share but chose which games you want! Heaven forbid, you and yvonne we’re in such a state but who would you want to see in your choice of games? Only Boston etc?
The ref jersey isn't an NHL officials jersey; the stripes are too thin. But as far as getting a whistle, get an acme whistle. They're $20 but the best ref whistles on the market
My collection -Winter classic rangers Henrik -Winter classic rangers Callahan -Gretzky-home -Graves-away -Avery-away I REFUSE to buy an Adidas sweater. Id rather still buy older players
I don't know why the NHL has allowed this to happen. Back in the CCM days, it use to be buy Replica or On-Ice Authentic. Since the Reebok took over and produced the Indo-Edge, it has been cheap Replica and more expensive Replica with Fight Strap. I would really love to hear an explanation of why all this happened and why it was so hard for us to buy Edge 2.0's and now impossible to get the actual on-ice Adidas jersey.
moskillz76 the on ice jerseys are the ones that the players wear before they retire them for the next season so I can see why it’s impossible to get the closest you’re getting to an on ice jersey would be the adizeros
The NHL reebok and ccm seems to fit big and and baggier on me, but when I wore the Adidas Jersey, it feels smaller especially the sleeves. It remind me of my CCM Calgary hitmen Jersey
I have a adidas WCH USA and Finland Jersey which were priced at £100 in UK I got them for £50 each in sale after WCH finished the jerseys are ok and feel nice on, the fitting is a little more slim fit aswell but to jump from £85 for a Reebok jersey to £145 for adidas is beyond a joke especially when the World cup jerseys were £100 just NHL and a big company adidas screwing the fans. Btw love your jersey collection you have some cool ones and some well very colourful one's.
So essentially we are paying more money for 2 fairly inferior current products while the player worn stuff is almost off limits to the public unless they are swimming in cash?!!! I know Reebok have had their problems (especially during their launch) but they might as well be a heaven sent compared to the crud we have now?!...I rather wear a Starter or a Pro Player jersey than a Fanatic variant and of course CCM/KOHO are love and the same sadly swallowed up and now gone sigh...It's getting harder etc.
Certain original vinyl albums are very valuable, and vinyl is an analog way to listen to music, just like getting a completely authentic jersey is getting the same thing the athlete or artist has
*eyes record collection mid-rant* Lol but yeah, I collect vinyl because I like physical media. Playing records is also a nice ritual. Encourages people to listen to full albums. I also just like the artwork...etc. Overpriced for sure, but I like collecting. I also collect movies. I just dropped ~$50 for that 4k restoration of Suspiria.
I don't get why they are still doing this crap. Just give is a nice replica and the real thing, people will pay for either one. Make the authentic jerseys really authentic and special orders if you have to, the fans who wants them WILL pay. I do however got myself a Florida Panthers Indonesian made last year and compared it with my game worn Dadonov jerseys, and they are actually pretty much the same. The biggest difference is the fabrics of course, but also the crest Panther logo is a bit thinner but it is also a completely different logo. Compared it to a friend of mine and his game worn jersey and they look pretty much the same too.
The retail AdiZero Authentics are Indonesian made while the on-ice jerseys the players wear are Canadian made. I'll wait for the Canadian Authentics to find their way to the public before I buy any Adidas jersey
As per Canucks team store rep "We have been told, Adidas, like Reebok, will not have the "on ice" Authentic jersey for sale to the public. The ADIZERO jersey is meant to be the authentic jersey, like the players wear on the ice."
In jersey city today I saw the jerseys with names and the quality of the numbers are GARBAGE! It's thin and cheap for $250. For around the same price, in the past I got the reebok ones with the custom numbers that were basically NHL quality. Bullshit.
I saw a Fanatics jersey in a store the other day. They are an embarrassment to the NHL, among other things. They were Leaf jerseys, and the logos are stitched, they aren't fabric, the ENTIRE LOGO is stitching, and cheap stitching at that. The 'TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS' text is sublimated on. The fabric is cheap coolmax, it's not even made of the CCM replica fabric. I don't know who would buy these. The NHL wonders why people are buying knockoffs, it's because they are insulting their fans with garbage like this.
Hey I work ironically for the store in the saddledome called the Fanattic and when we were first introduced to the new adi zero jerseys they talked about it being as close to authentic as possible, the only differences they mentioned was that the player jerseys are just thicker or have more padding in areas of stress like elbows and shoulders. There are probably some more small differences but honestly this years “authentic” model is super close. Not suggesting it’s a must buy because they are on the expensive side though even for somebody who gets the discount
i hate that they are insulting the fans by offering utter crap at it's lowest level and something other than the on ice produce as "authentic". I bought an authentic one on sale and am so disappointed...stop pumping out those vinyl numbers too...useless. there is a market for on ice jerseys...they should be available.
Fanatics are brutal. Authentics are far superior, but the fight strap is low quality compared to game worn, and the stitching isn’t as good. I pulled two apart shopping for them, and the rivet between the Velcro broke each time on the first open of the strap.
I just ordered the Toronto Arenas sweater by Fanatics. Im interested in seeing how it looks. Price difference between it and the Adidas is significant. On Black Friday, the Fanatics sweater came to $160 including taxes and S/H. The Adidas is $367.50 in Toronto and from what I can see, only available at Real Sports or online through Real Sports. I have seen the Leafs jersey by Fanatics and I wouldn't buy one. I also wouldn't buy an Adidas sweater either though. Neither are worth my money.
Really? People say that they wouldn't pay a penny for a fanatics jersey. Now they are not the same quality as the Reebok or Adidas authentic jerseys but they are far superior for comfort in my opinion. I love my Doughty jersey from fanatics
Matthew Mukherjee I don't know about those things wearing out, but I can tell you that the build/material quality is great. I don't think it would wear any differently then anything else. I really like the fanatics jerseys
I was looking over at the Meigray Group just now and they have a nice 50% sale on some Jerseys I am thinking of buying. Some 2015 Penguin Jerseys for 200 to 400 price point. I don't see anyone talking about this company. I thought they were the go to company for Game Worn Jerseys... Authentic if you will?
The Hockey Guy awesome. Thank you. Check out my vid if you get a chance. Watch "NHL Hockey jersey review" on RUclips ruclips.net/video/uTWXA-l1gdk/видео.html
Really don’t understand the hate for the breakaway Jersey, I have one it is decent quality for the price. I could understand if the Adizero crap was made in Canada but it’s not so why hate on the fanatics just because it doesn’t have that adidas logo on it they are too close in quality to trash fanatics.
The problem is that all the so called authentic on ice jerseys are made in Indonesia 🇮🇩 and are crap. It started back in 2011-12 season when Reebok went to the wordmark logo in the back instead of the Reebok logo when it was made in Canada 🇨🇦 and was an actual authentic jersey that was heavy. The adidas are horrible and they sell them at your local Dick’s sporting goods. It’s seems the ones they sell at the Sabres store where I live at in Buffalo are a lot better material then the authentic ones at your local sporting goods store. But they still feel like cheap knock offs. Just saying the ones made in Canada are the ones that you want
Ya I fine that the new Adidas jerseys snag and tares easily. I know this because I spent $316 on the Ottawa Senators Centennial Classic jersey (it was named) and I’ve had it for a little over a month now and I’ve maybe worn it 10 times a few of them being to the odr. It already has some pulls through it and snags, so I’m worried to wear it anymore because I don’t want it to get ruined to much.
Hayden OEC I find that the material on the adidas was very similar if not the same as the Reebok premier. Although the logo looks kinda cheap, I bought a Fanatics brand as I feel it is very comfortable to wear.
Matthew Mukherjee They feel pretty good. I bought a second one (have both Habs home and away). Haven’t been wearing much last couple of months as Habs had been tanking lol. Was able to get of mine for 30% off. No regrets
bought a authentic boesser at youngstars. Never had a canucks one with the name on the back so just couldnt resist buying it plus got a super deal on it. Plus boesser signed it
Hey Shannon, huge fan, slightly disagree with some of the things you said in the first part of the vid, so I think what they might have referred to is the Fanatics being different material from the adidas, the adidas uses the same material, but multiple layers for game use. And the other is small, I have a new record player, I use the heck out of it, I am not a hipster lol.
They usually cost more actually....I buy all authentics except for my CCM and Adidas Whalers jerseys...oh and the first jersey I ever owned a Reebok Premier Kings jersey.
I was at the game last night! 12 Rows back from Vegas Shoot Twice Goal! Vegas 2 - Calgary 1 Out of 35 games total in two years and playoff games this was the most fun I have had at the Fortress! After buying two #6 Miller Game Worn Jerseys made in Canada these "officials" seem like garbage when compared. The price was triple at 650 per which is Capitalism at its finest. I never noticed Jerseys before till I got into researching and buying them. IMO the Blank Jerseys look like shit! Stop wearing those! People look horrid in them. The Fakes look worse. I understand it is a money thing but wear your regular clothes instead of Chinese Knock Offs! Even the Authorized $180 to $250 look terrible on people. This is because the Name Plate, Numbers and Name Letters are all Heat Pressed instead of sewed in. You really can tell and IMO the NHL is screwing its Fans. Let them buy the Game Issued or Game Worn Jersey product instead of Indonesia Trash! If I wanted to save money I would buy the 180 dollar Official Blanks and get a match kit. Get a professional to Sew numbers and whatever name plate on the back you want. This will at least give you the closest AUTHENTIC look at a bargain around 275 dollars per Jersey.
Let me know if you want to borrow my game issued Canucks if you do a comparison video. PS I don't plan to purchase the Adi-Zero jersey anytime soon. I'm not a fan of the "look" of the Adidas brand, yeah yeah I know, they are all the same company yadda yadda yadda. lol. I just like the look of the Reebok style. Also hearing that the on ice jersey won't be available at least this season. Maybe next year? EDIT #2 IJForums are great if you want to educate oneself on the different versions of the "jersey game." if you don't care, the "replica, fanatic, adi-zero authentic" is all you need if you don't collect the legit, game issued/retail on ice jersey.
At this point the authentic being 300$ is so outrageous that for the same price you could buy a Reebok authentic last year you can only buy a fanatics jersey this year. My recommendation to other people buying jerseys is to try and buy a Reebok if you can. Try to avoid paying 300$ to downgrade just slightly to pick up an under 150$ Reebok. Most go for just about 100$ (USD). I just picked up a fanatics jersey only to the fact that the player I picked up is having his rookie season this year and it would be impossible to get it on a Reebok even though he did play 3 games last year.
locksmith db this is from a year ago, but Reebok sold off CCM to Canadian Investors awhile back, same like how Nike sold off Bauer to Canadian investors
Fanatics doesn't have the greatest quality but to be honest they are the most comfortable jersey. I can't stand the crests on "authentic" jerseys that feel like you're wearing a huge piece of cardboard on the front of your jersey. Super unfomfortable! The feel of the Fanatics jerseys and the coloring looks great. I would just suggest sticking to a plain jersey instead of having a name and number because those make the jersey more stiff and aren't that great of quality. I also wouldn't pay full price for a Fanatics jersey, but if you can get one on sale then it's a great option.
i couldnt watch the whole vid ... if you don't care about replica or game worn jerseys but something that FITS well and is comfortable - how would you rate the fanatics based on that?
As an NHL jersey collector for the past 24 years, I knew that the new Adidas jerseys were definitely not game ‘authentic’ when I first laid eyes on it. It bothers me that they are advertised as ‘authentic’ and even use the word ‘pro’ in there. To me, it’s false advertising and some people buying them assume that they are wearing the same jerseys as the players. Personally, I would rather buy an actual game worn jersey from the Meigray Group, with an actual certificate.
I wouldn't pay a penny for a fanatic jersey
The Fanatics jerseys look like a fake jerseys you can get from China.
@@GCBlues45 ya its ridiculous
@@GCBlues45 you're better off with the bootlegs than Fanatics jerseys, at least the bootlegs somehow respect the team they rep by making the logos and patches stitched instead of just heatpressed
@@hellshakeyanojr3584,no you are not with a bootleg jeresy(counterfit). I will never go a wholesale site based in China & give them my money to wher they give it to terrorist. Also,buying counterfeits does not support your team
You can also break up cat fights with the referee jersey
Thats why i miss ccm jersey
The fanatics ones are an absolute joke
I decide to get a team issued Penguins adidas jersey and I’m glad I did because after comparing it to a friends "authentic" adidas Penguins jersey and there are some glaring differences the two things that stick out are the front crest and the numbers. The crest on the so called authentic has more twill to it where as on the issued jersey it’s mainly embroidered. With the numbers on the authentic it has this multicolored twill where with the issued jersey it has the multi- layered twill and is sewn separately then sewn on the jersey. I paid $350 for mine through a reputable dealer that sells most of the Penguins game used and issued jerseys, where my friend payed $250 for the lower quality replica/authentic from the NHL store. I definitely think it was worth the extra $100 for the team issued jersey.
Great video . Not a fan of Adidas sweaters either . Like the old CCM , Pro Player . Koho , Starter etc . Better quality IMO .
Thank you for making a video which discusses the hobby of game worn jerseys. I am a member of gameworn.net, the largest forum for game worn hockey jersey collectors. I currently own 6 game worn Caps jerseys from years 1988-1995 (3 Beaupre, 2 Juneau, 1 Carey). Game worn jersey collecting is a huge subculture and has been around for many years. Back in the day, a player would wear 1-2 sets for an entire season, with a new set produced by CCM for the playoffs. By the end of the season, depending on the number of games played and their position, jerseys would often show signs of wear and tear including tears, paint transfer, puck marks, board burns, pilling, snags, loose threads, and repairs. Each vintage shirt therefore, is a piece of team and hockey history. MeiGray currently has a game used 1991-1992 Gretzky Kings jersey, CCM size 54 with 75th and Captain's C patches on sale for $89,000. Nowadays, due to market demand and profitability, teams produce multiple sets per year, with each player wearing a particular jersey for a single game or period (i.e. Winter Classic, Stadium Series). This results in flooding the market with overproduced, overpriced jerseys that show less signs of wear. It's an interesting topic that touches on the issues of hockey nostalgia, ethics, and basic economic theory.
Yes but you are getting the best quality Jersey that is practically brand new that you can wear or alter if you like.
You can customize the Jersey by taking the nameplate off and putting your own name on it.
It is worth the money to me because I don't like the idea of NHL Shop selling us fake Authentic Jerseys.
Correct me if I am wrong but the Canadian Made Jerseys are far superior to the Indonesia ones?
Where can i get real jerseys not replica actual jerseys they wear
I can't stand that Fanatics patch on the front of the jersey
If you compare Fanatics to the authentic there is a clear difference in quality. I'd like to see one compared to a game issue. And you most def will find after market authentics.
Thank you for making this video. I just found it, and I just finished watching two idiots comparing a Reebok Montreal Replica to an Adidas Montreal Authentic. One of the guys said, “Adidas just went all out, I mean this one has a fight strap, and it doesn’t have the size on the outside on that bottom tag.” They were comparing apples to oranges. You’re the real deal, so thank you!
when i go to Tampa games, i see so many knock off jerseys that it is almost embarrassing. So not everyone is spending the money for the new jerseys
First off, THE HOCKEY GUY, congrats on making simple, accessible and funny hockey jerseys reviews. Being quite a collector myself, I don't have any oldies CCM 1980's replicas (poor crest, too fragile material), nor CCM 550 ones (AIRTKNIT not proper material for Habs). No money for gameworns either, so, since a long time ago I went to Montreal Canadiens used vintage durene on eBay (got then a SUPER DUPER GREAT deal on a Wilson Authentic Pro Habs white...) & Habs CCM AUTHENTIC CENTER ICE, plus recently good deals on different Mitchell &Ness hockey teams.
I got my 2 first 2007 REEBOK EDGE style at a REEBOK factory outlet at the SUPER SALE cost of $37.50CAN each: they were INDO-EDGES (near the on-ice ones, double shoulders, double stitching, pro stitched embroidered tackle twill crest, fighting strap, BUT NO DOUBLE ELBOWS & NO DOUBLE STITCHING ON SIDES).
Quite a deal though, compare to the Chinese craps and to the gameworns pricing. Also,quite a lost of quality compare to the previously CCM CENTER ICE AUTHENTIC COLLECTION, made in CANADA.
Last year, I got at 40% sale price from ICE JERSEYS.COM the 2066-17 Habs REEBOK EDGE style on home and away jerseys, made in Canada, with all the AUTHENTIC on-ice characteristics!
Recently, for $199,99 apiece, got the first ADIDAS ADIZERO "AUTHENTIC" shirts from TRICOLORE SPORTS, official store of the Montreal Canadiens.
RESULT: they are produced in INDONESIA and, except for small changes in tayloring cut and materiel which is a bit lighter, they bear the same characteristics as INDO-EDGES... Plus, as for most other ADIZERO NHL teams, inside the embroidered front logo, there is no more tackle twill material, but it's made of main jersey material alledgedly to make it fell more flexible... Jersey sizing is a bit smaller too (ex: targeting for a 54, better get a 56).
MY TWO CENTS: not seen in real life the FANATICS replicas, judging with pictures, they look as crap, for &179.99CAN!!! Better get the ADIZERO for $20.00CAN more! Perfectly right on HOCKEY GUY!!!
THINK NHL RESERVES ON ICE AUTHENTIC JERSEY MARKET EXCLUSIVELY FOR GAMEWORNS, therefore the league will introduce quite a few of these per players, per games, putting these on auctions on its WEB site...
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THE HOCKEY GUY, if you wish me to send you some pictures of my collection, this would be a pleasure!
Continue your good work!!!
; - )
Air knit CCM jerseys will always be better than the Rbk Edge or AdiZero jerseys. I've worn my Devils edge jersey exactly once, and it already has a bunch of snags, while my dad's ccm Devils jersey is in near perfect condition after almost 20 years (the logo is coming off, but it's because the glue on the back has dried up, and due how he stores it).
Damn it. I just saw this. I was thinking my authentic Adidas was way crappy quality than my authentic Reebok Edge. I was so proud in my video. Just gonna buy up ccm and Reebok Authentic jerseys now. Screw adizero
Hey now you do have to love the resurgence of physical music!
These fanatics jerseys remind me of the old NFL reebok replica jerseys. Those were under $100 (US) though, this is just insane. I won't be buying a Fanatics or Addidas jersey for a long time. Rangers really didn't change anything, I can just get old reebok one's for cheaper now while still being a higher quality.
When they switched to Adidas the first year, I remember seeing 3 choces at the Coyotes team store. They had Fanantics Replica, an Adidas Repica, as well as an Adidas Authentjc. As you mention there only seems to be 2 available..no Adjdas Replica..Interesting thar the current Authentic Adidas is actually a new version of a repljca with a fighf strap. These are Indoneisa made I believe.
I screwed up and didn’t watch your videos before I bought a habs fanatics jersey for $229.99. Came with name and number but we will see when it gets here. Didn’t even realize I bought a knockoff POS until it was too late
I bought a new adidas Leafs jersey with a customization. Was just under $300. I've never bought a new full price jersey before so I can justify it. I don't like the reeboks, never did. The stupid grey tag on the bottom front ruins the whole thing for me.
Freddy Dunning-Kruger Agreed. I have an older Toews Reebok jersey that has the little gray tag and it really does ruin the authentic feel that you should get with a jersey. Since then I’ve gotten a 2016 Stadium Series Teravainen jersey, a blank camouflage Blackhawks practice jersey, and a Kane jersey and I made sure they were all the authentic kind and they feel a lot better. It’s a thicker fabric, the stitching feels better, I have nothing to complain about. I plan on getting a Toronto Maple Leafs (a Mitchell Marner) Adidas jersey and I’m probably gonna get the AdiZERO version of that assuming that it should be of equal or better quality than the authentic Reebok jerseys.
SomeRandomHockeyFan it's not even so much the feel of the fabric, although the adidas one does feel great to the touch. It's just the tag in the front just looks so amateurish to me and draws away everything from the rest of the jersey no matter how aesthetic it is. Like I say, I've never bought a reebok but I've looked at them and held them in the stores and IMO the adidas are better quality and look better.
111highgh tfw too intelligent this time around
the authentic jerseys will run you about 800 dollars from only one particular website and the difference with those and the ones you are talking about are even more insane. trust me...if they are calling it authentic online somewhere or any store it is actually not
the authentic jerseys will run you about 800 dollars from only one particular website and the difference with those and the ones you are talking about are even more insane. trust me...if they are calling it authentic online somewhere or any store it is actually not
At the end of videos you should give an updated total hockey Jersey count
He has over 300 now!
Exactly!! I bought my Adidas Shattenkirk jersey at MSG store for $279 at seasons start and its not even what they wear on the ice! Looks like it and comes with fight strap BUT the name of player on back is stitched onto the jersey without it being sewn onto another piece of fabric which gets sewn on the back of the jersey as a whole, like the players wear on ice.... NHL shop has Adidas jerseys for $230 or so that look like what the Players wear on ice with the players name stitched onto the separate piece of fabric which is then put onto the jersey.
Personally I like the old cheap $120 Reebok Premier jerseys that have the players name and numbers heat pressed on and the Numbers are shiny and smooth with no fight strap than the new Adidas ones. They look more authentic anyways but we know they're not
Yes and no. The Adizero sweaters that the players wear are selected by the manufacturer to send to each team. They get the best of the best. Those that are made to the same specification, but don't quite measure up to their QC team specs get made available to the general public. It is not unheard of for a team in a pinch, to actually raid the pro shop at their arena when they need a sweater right then and there. I can hear the convo in my head... "Hey, we got this new guy from the AHL playing tonight, and he's a size 56." We're currently out of a size 56!" "Oh shit...get one from the pro shop! " "Roger!"
Are authentic "adizero" jerseys any different from authentic Adidas jerseys?
Best jerseys were the Canadian made Reebok Edge 2.0 period.
Which are scarce, or so I've found.
Me being a fellow collector the authentics were basically a heavier version of the air knit polyester vintage jerseys that you and I have and they are so nice and I can easily fit into a 2xl vintage canadian made jersey where in the reebok replicas I wear 4xl to get that similar fit I just wish they'd either keep the reebok replica style or go back to the ccm canadian made replicas I still wanna see the fanatics replica up close to see for myself but I read that same article from sinbin and I also am not too impressed with the fanatics and why the nhl would have an outside company do replicas is beyond me they wanna do t shirts or hats fine but not replica jerseys especially for the nhl keep up the good work shan no love the channel and that you love the best sport on earth as much as I do
I hate the fact that the "authentics" (the Adizeros) aren't really authentic at all. They're crappy replicas with fight straps! When I buy a jersey, I want the same ones the players wear on the ice. Not this bait and switch bullshit! If they think the real authentics won't sell because of the $375 price tag, then lower the damn price!
The player numbers are plastic, not tackle twill like even on the old school ccm, hell even starter jerseys had tackle twill on them.
Hey Shannon...an idea. Saw where a couple in Edmonton divorced an fought in court over the season tickets. Judge says : share but chose which games you want! Heaven forbid, you and yvonne we’re in such a state but who would you want to see in your choice of games? Only Boston etc?
The ref jersey isn't an NHL officials jersey; the stripes are too thin. But as far as getting a whistle, get an acme whistle. They're $20 but the best ref whistles on the market
My collection
-Winter classic rangers Henrik
-Winter classic rangers Callahan
-Gretzky-home
-Graves-away
-Avery-away
I REFUSE to buy an Adidas sweater. Id rather still buy older players
nyrgamer.blogspot.com :oo
I don't know why the NHL has allowed this to happen. Back in the CCM days, it use to be buy Replica or On-Ice Authentic. Since the Reebok took over and produced the Indo-Edge, it has been cheap Replica and more expensive Replica with Fight Strap. I would really love to hear an explanation of why all this happened and why it was so hard for us to buy Edge 2.0's and now impossible to get the actual on-ice Adidas jersey.
moskillz76 the on ice jerseys are the ones that the players wear before they retire them for the next season so I can see why it’s impossible to get the closest you’re getting to an on ice jersey would be the adizeros
More Money for the Man.
The NHL reebok and ccm seems to fit big and and baggier on me, but when I wore the Adidas Jersey, it feels smaller especially the sleeves. It remind me of my CCM Calgary hitmen Jersey
Steve-o Moreno I like the more slim fit of the adidas because the reebok ones I would swim in
Sounds like stupid soccer jerset can even move in it
Being a bigger guy I want the jerseys to be bigger and looser because I wanna be comfortable wearing a jersey not have it be tight
Lawrence LaBrasca well I'm a smaller guy
Hey smaller guys obviously want to wear something that fits good we all have our certain sizes that we all wear
A ref's jersey, all you need now to wear it to a game is a pair of sunglasses and a white cane with a red tip.
He's already did that on Halloween.
I'll look forward to see it at the game 😂
I love my matthews adizero jersey with the fight strap
I have a adidas WCH USA and Finland Jersey which were priced at £100 in UK I got them for £50 each in sale after WCH finished the jerseys are ok and feel nice on, the fitting is a little more slim fit aswell but to jump from £85 for a Reebok jersey to £145 for adidas is beyond a joke especially when the World cup jerseys were £100 just NHL and a big company adidas screwing the fans. Btw love your jersey collection you have some cool ones and some well very colourful one's.
So essentially we are paying more money for 2 fairly inferior current products while the player worn stuff is almost off limits to the public unless they are swimming in cash?!!! I know Reebok have had their problems (especially during their launch) but they might as well be a heaven sent compared to the crud we have now?!...I rather wear a Starter or a Pro Player jersey than a Fanatic variant and of course CCM/KOHO are love and the same sadly swallowed up and now gone sigh...It's getting harder etc.
Yep
Certain original vinyl albums are very valuable, and vinyl is an analog way to listen to music, just like getting a completely authentic jersey is getting the same thing the athlete or artist has
*eyes record collection mid-rant*
Lol but yeah, I collect vinyl because I like physical media. Playing records is also a nice ritual. Encourages people to listen to full albums. I also just like the artwork...etc. Overpriced for sure, but I like collecting.
I also collect movies. I just dropped ~$50 for that 4k restoration of Suspiria.
I don't get why they are still doing this crap. Just give is a nice replica and the real thing, people will pay for either one.
Make the authentic jerseys really authentic and special orders if you have to, the fans who wants them WILL pay.
I do however got myself a Florida Panthers Indonesian made last year and compared it with my game worn Dadonov jerseys, and they are actually pretty much the same.
The biggest difference is the fabrics of course, but also the crest Panther logo is a bit thinner but it is also a completely different logo.
Compared it to a friend of mine and his game worn jersey and they look pretty much the same too.
Are your views still the same 2 years later
i don't the price ether but i do want to get one before the ad's start showing up on jerseys
The retail AdiZero Authentics are Indonesian made while the on-ice jerseys the players wear are Canadian made. I'll wait for the Canadian Authentics to find their way to the public before I buy any Adidas jersey
Canucks are suppose to sell 30 adidas authentics for 500$, seen on Reddit post
Link? Sounds too good to be true.
As per Canucks team store rep "We have been told, Adidas, like Reebok, will not have the "on ice" Authentic jersey for sale to the public. The ADIZERO jersey is meant to be the authentic jersey, like the players wear on the ice."
What’s the hockey sign behind you say?
In jersey city today I saw the jerseys with names and the quality of the numbers are GARBAGE! It's thin and cheap for $250. For around the same price, in the past I got the reebok ones with the custom numbers that were basically NHL quality. Bullshit.
I saw a Fanatics jersey in a store the other day. They are an embarrassment to the NHL, among other things. They were Leaf jerseys, and the logos are stitched, they aren't fabric, the ENTIRE LOGO is stitching, and cheap stitching at that. The 'TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS' text is sublimated on. The fabric is cheap coolmax, it's not even made of the CCM replica fabric. I don't know who would buy these. The NHL wonders why people are buying knockoffs, it's because they are insulting their fans with garbage like this.
Hey I work ironically for the store in the saddledome called the Fanattic and when we were first introduced to the new adi zero jerseys they talked about it being as close to authentic as possible, the only differences they mentioned was that the player jerseys are just thicker or have more padding in areas of stress like elbows and shoulders. There are probably some more small differences but honestly this years “authentic” model is super close. Not suggesting it’s a must buy because they are on the expensive side though even for somebody who gets the discount
Thanks for the insight! I just want to say, as someone who owns a game worn and indo example of each adidas run, the differences are pretty severe
i hate that they are insulting the fans by offering utter crap at it's lowest level and something other than the on ice produce as "authentic". I bought an authentic one on sale and am so disappointed...stop pumping out those vinyl numbers too...useless. there is a market for on ice jerseys...they should be available.
Fanatics are brutal. Authentics are far superior, but the fight strap is low quality compared to game worn, and the stitching isn’t as good. I pulled two apart shopping for them, and the rivet between the Velcro broke each time on the first open of the strap.
Fanatics aren't that bad
Thinking about buying a game worn but Ik it will be too big do you think that’s a good idea or not?
Is Vegas ever going to release the Adidas away jerseys?
I just ordered the Toronto Arenas sweater by Fanatics. Im interested in seeing how it looks. Price difference between it and the Adidas is significant. On Black Friday, the Fanatics sweater came to $160 including taxes and S/H. The Adidas is $367.50 in Toronto and from what I can see, only available at Real Sports or online through Real Sports. I have seen the Leafs jersey by Fanatics and I wouldn't buy one. I also wouldn't buy an Adidas sweater either though. Neither are worth my money.
Really? People say that they wouldn't pay a penny for a fanatics jersey. Now they are not the same quality as the Reebok or Adidas authentic jerseys but they are far superior for comfort in my opinion. I love my Doughty jersey from fanatics
MtBgUy87 I hear people say the crest , name and numbers will wear out? Is that true?
Matthew Mukherjee I don't know about those things wearing out, but I can tell you that the build/material quality is great. I don't think it would wear any differently then anything else. I really like the fanatics jerseys
I like mine too, and it's upgraded with tackle twill name and numbers from a local shop.
I was looking over at the Meigray Group just now and they have a nice 50% sale on some Jerseys I am thinking of buying.
Some 2015 Penguin Jerseys for 200 to 400 price point.
I don't see anyone talking about this company.
I thought they were the go to company for Game Worn Jerseys... Authentic if you will?
I have a 2015 Pens 3rd Authentic Reebok. Would take it over the new adidas anyday. I dont like the shiney material . Reminds me of soccer
Which store do you purchase your true authentic jerseys?
Are the full moon jerseys Legit?
Absolutely.
The Hockey Guy awesome. Thank you. Check out my vid if you get a chance. Watch "NHL Hockey jersey review" on RUclips
ruclips.net/video/uTWXA-l1gdk/видео.html
i Liked the mitchel and ness but they don't do nhl anymore
Really don’t understand the hate for the breakaway Jersey, I have one it is decent quality for the price. I could understand if the Adizero crap was made in Canada but it’s not so why hate on the fanatics just because it doesn’t have that adidas logo on it they are too close in quality to trash fanatics.
I have a fanatics with real 3 layer tackle twill numbers and I like it. Removed the jock tag as well
The Adidas jerseys are trash. How are they gonna sell a replica jersey and call it authentic that's bullshit!
You idiots need mental help immediately. You have no clue what you're talking about
@@swissbeats2k you have a brain the size of a bird seed. You're brain dead
What were the problems with the Reebok jerseys at launch?
+bxxm They were waterproof. They also kept all the sweat in. It was messy.
The Hockey Guy Thanks.
Did starter ever make hockey jerseys ?
Yes, I believe around 20 years ago. Not huge in the hockey sweaters knowledge, so I don't know the exact time frame.
Yep
When do you think the adizero jersey's price is gonna drop?
Never !
The problem is that all the so called authentic on ice jerseys are made in Indonesia 🇮🇩 and are crap. It started back in 2011-12 season when Reebok went to the wordmark logo in the back instead of the Reebok logo when it was made in Canada 🇨🇦 and was an actual authentic jersey that was heavy. The adidas are horrible and they sell them at your local Dick’s sporting goods. It’s seems the ones they sell at the Sabres store where I live at in Buffalo are a lot better material then the authentic ones at your local sporting goods store. But they still feel like cheap knock offs. Just saying the ones made in Canada are the ones that you want
Ya I fine that the new Adidas jerseys snag and tares easily. I know this because I spent $316 on the Ottawa Senators Centennial Classic jersey (it was named) and I’ve had it for a little over a month now and I’ve maybe worn it 10 times a few of them being to the odr. It already has some pulls through it and snags, so I’m worried to wear it anymore because I don’t want it to get ruined to much.
Hayden OEC I find that the material on the adidas was very similar if not the same as the Reebok premier. Although the logo looks kinda cheap, I bought a Fanatics brand as I feel it is very comfortable to wear.
CJ Cairns how is the fanatics holding up? I’m thinking of getting one.
Matthew Mukherjee They feel pretty good. I bought a second one (have both Habs home and away). Haven’t been wearing much last couple of months as Habs had been tanking lol. Was able to get of mine for 30% off. No regrets
50% off Reebok authentics at the Team Store right now ;)
bought a authentic boesser at youngstars. Never had a canucks one with the name on the back so just couldnt resist buying it plus got a super deal on it. Plus boesser signed it
You watch him everyday and can't get his name right? Boi....
Hey Shannon, huge fan, slightly disagree with some of the things you said in the first part of the vid, so I think what they might have referred to is the Fanatics being different material from the adidas, the adidas uses the same material, but multiple layers for game use. And the other is small, I have a new record player, I use the heck out of it, I am not a hipster lol.
The reddit you found was r/hockeyjerseys?
Yes
Great subreddit for sales and trades
Where do you get authentic Reeboks from? I'm trying to find a Leafs home one from last season (2016 - 2017).
Chris nhl shop.com on sale rn i got a Ryan Nugent Hopkins Jersey for only 120$
Your best bet would be ebay, just look at the sellers reviews, or Amazon if you're lucky
If i could afford jersey-Quebec Nordiques blue would be my first-and North Stars,Whalers,Canucks(skate),and Jets (original) would be soon there after!
Adidas "authentics" cost as much as real Authentic Reebok
They usually cost more actually....I buy all authentics except for my CCM and Adidas Whalers jerseys...oh and the first jersey I ever owned a Reebok Premier Kings jersey.
I was at the game last night!
12 Rows back from Vegas Shoot Twice Goal!
Vegas 2 - Calgary 1
Out of 35 games total in two years and playoff games this was the most fun I have had at the Fortress!
After buying two #6 Miller Game Worn Jerseys made in Canada these "officials" seem like garbage when compared.
The price was triple at 650 per which is Capitalism at its finest.
I never noticed Jerseys before till I got into researching and buying them.
IMO the Blank Jerseys look like shit! Stop wearing those! People look horrid in them.
The Fakes look worse. I understand it is a money thing but wear your regular clothes instead of Chinese Knock Offs!
Even the Authorized $180 to $250 look terrible on people.
This is because the Name Plate, Numbers and Name Letters are all Heat Pressed instead of sewed in.
You really can tell and IMO the NHL is screwing its Fans.
Let them buy the Game Issued or Game Worn Jersey product instead of Indonesia Trash!
If I wanted to save money I would buy the 180 dollar Official Blanks and get a match kit.
Get a professional to Sew numbers and whatever name plate on the back you want.
This will at least give you the closest AUTHENTIC look at a bargain around 275 dollars per Jersey.
Where did you get the referee jersey?
+cenaboyle Ordered it on eBay.
Let me know if you want to borrow my game issued Canucks if you do a comparison video. PS I don't plan to purchase the Adi-Zero jersey anytime soon. I'm not a fan of the "look" of the Adidas brand, yeah yeah I know, they are all the same company yadda yadda yadda. lol. I just like the look of the Reebok style. Also hearing that the on ice jersey won't be available at least this season. Maybe next year?
EDIT #2 IJForums are great if you want to educate oneself on the different versions of the "jersey game." if you don't care, the "replica, fanatic, adi-zero authentic" is all you need if you don't collect the legit, game issued/retail on ice jersey.
My only hockey jersey is a caps fanatics breakaway and I actually like it, very comfortable abolishing very nice.
And looks*
Step it up kid
Make a video on washing these bad boyz :~~~)
At this point the authentic being 300$ is so outrageous that for the same price you could buy a Reebok authentic last year you can only buy a fanatics jersey this year. My recommendation to other people buying jerseys is to try and buy a Reebok if you can. Try to avoid paying 300$ to downgrade just slightly to pick up an under 150$ Reebok. Most go for just about 100$ (USD). I just picked up a fanatics jersey only to the fact that the player I picked up is having his rookie season this year and it would be impossible to get it on a Reebok even though he did play 3 games last year.
Some shops will put on numbers for you for a reasonable cost.
CCM Is owned by guess who? Reebok who is owned by.....adidas
locksmith db this is from a year ago, but Reebok sold off CCM to Canadian Investors awhile back, same like how Nike sold off Bauer to Canadian investors
Awesome Ref Jersey!
I have the Blackhawks reebok on ice authentic jersey and i would take that over a Adidas jersey any day
Nick Signore without a doubt Adidas sucks
Uh you mean you just bought one from shop nhl because that’s just what they are
CCM FTW.
mmmmm Ultrafil.
How about practice jerseys? Do you have any of those? I'm actually into those more than game sweaters.
+john dehmer The new practice jerseys are overpriced and crappy.
The Hockey Guy ... I figured as much. I'd still like the real deal though. Just not at the real deal price.
loving the Whalers jersey!
The Adidas are $180 USD. The Fanatics jerseys are $130 USD.
That hat is fresh
THG what is the difference between a premier jersey and a replica?
+ORBT Stroz If it's listed as a Reebok Premier, it is a replica.
The Hockey Guy okay that makes sense...thank you and keep up the good work!
Adidas "authentics?" are crap. Reebok are way better.
I got a panthers jersey fanatic I love it does also depend on what you can afford and also where you live I live in UK and it's an absolute nightmare
yeh im not too fund of adidas nhl jerseys
i died when u said stupid hipsters
CCM jerseys aren't the same as on ice either. I prefer Adidas and even Fanatics for how sleeker they're cut. CCMs are too baggy.
Jared McCann hat trick tonight
Or you could stop buying jerseys. Just buy the baseball caps instead. (Hockey caps?) (Hat trick tossers?)
Dormitator1 hat trick tossers! thank you, my day has been made. :)
i like ccm and reebok
Dare you to wear the refs jersey to a game..😁😁😁 Actually, you might know more about the game than the refs on the ice..
Yeah, you need to wear the ref jersey and an eyepatch. Or carry a white cane.
I wouldn't pay $10 for a Fanatics replica jersey. They don't even have the Adidas logo on them!!!
MARNY they're not going to. Adidas only has exclusive rights to "authentic" and Fanatics only has exclusive rights to replica jerseys
I got a panthers jersey fanatic I love it does also depend on what you can afford
Umm because it’s not an addicts product
Wow there’s a lot of jersey snobs in the comments haha
Fanatics doesn't have the greatest quality but to be honest they are the most comfortable jersey. I can't stand the crests on "authentic" jerseys that feel like you're wearing a huge piece of cardboard on the front of your jersey. Super unfomfortable! The feel of the Fanatics jerseys and the coloring looks great. I would just suggest sticking to a plain jersey instead of having a name and number because those make the jersey more stiff and aren't that great of quality. I also wouldn't pay full price for a Fanatics jersey, but if you can get one on sale then it's a great option.
Are you going to talk about St Louis' Jagr interest?
i couldnt watch the whole vid ... if you don't care about replica or game worn jerseys but something that FITS well and is comfortable - how would you rate the fanatics based on that?