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The essential holiday buyer’s guide for Adidas’ Reverse Retro NHL jerseys

Ladies and gentleman of hockey, the day has finally come. After months of rumors and teases, snippets and glimpses, Adidas has officially unveiled its Reverse Retro jerseys for all 31 NHL franchises. The collection, which flips the color script of some of the ‘90s’ most iconic sweaters, is perhaps the single most-hyped hockey uniform release of all time, and it’s here just in time for the holidays. So grab that Visa and get in the queue, because we’re here to help you decide not only what you’re buying, but who you’re buying it for. Sorry kiddo, that PS5 will just have to wait.
For the ‘90s kid who grew up thinking Iceland was a youth hockey power
Anaheim Ducks

For the sad sack still mourning their former team
Colorado Avalanche

For the sad sack still mourning their current team
Buffalo Sabres

For the longtime fan of a franchise with no actual history
Las Vegas Golden Knights

Arizona Coyotes

For the guy who doesn’t watch hockey but wants to look like he does
Carolina Hurricanes

For the fan old enough to remember Rudy Giuliani as an OK guy
New York Rangers

For the guy who can somehow pronounce “Chara” without the R
Boston Bruins

For the bandwagoneer
Tampa Bay Lightning

For the guy who is going to watch the ‘A Very Sunny Christmas' instead of 'It's a Wonderful Life'
Philadelphia Flyers

For the fan who needs something to go with their Supreme collection
Los Angeles Kings

Vancouver Canucks

For the most boring human on earth
New York Islanders

For the second most boring human on earth
Detroit Red Wings

For David Puddy
New Jersey Devils

For the Saddledome, long may it reign
Calgary Flames
