Hockey. Is. Back. With the start of the 2020-21 NHL season just days away, the jersey committee at FOX Sports North -- the same group which determined the Twins powder blue threads were the best in Minnesota sports history -- ranked all 31 NHL “Reverse Retro” sweaters, which will debut on the ice this season. These new alternate jerseys are a play on throwback uniforms -- with a modern twist.
Let’s begin with the worst of the bunch (No. 31) and work our way up:

31. Dallas Stars
These threads make Dallas look like a high school hockey team that organized a “T-Shirt White Out” promotion in the bleachers, only to lose to its rival 10-1 on home ice.

30. St. Louis Blues
Since when are they the St. Louis Reds? It feels like we’re in a McDonald’s PlayPlace.

29. Detroit Red Wings
Yawn. Who called up the practice squad?

28. New Jersey Devils
Is this Santa Claus Night at a minor-league hockey game?

27. Vancouver Canucks
A graphic design student learned about the Gradient tool. Congrats.

26. Ottawa Senators
The same error national radio stations made with Taylor Swift's 2012 album -- there's too much Red.

25. Columbus Blue Jackets
Throwback logos rule. But give it a little spice!

24. Nashville Predators
It’s nice. It just looks too much like the other Preds jerseys. Did Nashville procrastinate this project? Admit it.

23. Toronto Maple Leafs
Again, it’s a clean look. But we’ve seen it before.

22. Tampa Bay Lightning
Any jersey will look good next to the Stanley Cup. That's just a fact.

21. Philadelphia Flyers
There’s something goofy about the white sleeves cutting off at the elbow. Just tear those off and go with a tank top. Let’s play hockey.

20. San Jose Sharks
A shark biting a hockey stick will always look cool on a sweater, no matter the lack of creativity surrounding it.

19. Winnipeg Jets
Hey, it’s different. It might not be a great different, but it’s different. Let’s reward the effort.

18. Florida Panthers
Yes, the Florida Panthers are still an NHL team. Here is evidence.

16. Montreal Canadiens
This looks, feels and probably tastes like hockey.

15. Chicago Blackhawks
Please don't tell any Chicago fans, but we kinda like these. 🤫

14. Boston Bruins
If Jerry Seinfeld can name his film "Bee Movie," we're calling this the "Bee Jersey." That's a compliment.

13. New York Rangers
Hello, Lady Liberty!

12. Edmonton Oilers
It's hard to beat the blue and orange color scheme. Really hard.

11. Washington Capitals
What’s the correct onomatopoeia for a screeching eagle? Is it screeeeeeech? Caaaaaaaw? Kraaaaaw? Ka-Kaaaaaaw?

10. Vegas Golden Knights
It's hard to put together a throwback jersey for a 3-year-old franchise. But my oh my, what a beaut. Swords behind an ATM would also have represented Vegas well.

9. Pittsburgh Penguins
This isn't very creative, but boy, it's clean. Another reminder that there's an "H" at the end of Pittsburgh.

8. Buffalo Sabres
The "Buffalo" script on the bottom of the jersey is weird enough that we love it.

7. Arizona Coyotes
A coyote, a cactus and a dry desert walk into a bar. The result? This work of art.

6. Los Angeles Kings
Yeah, this might look like a Lakers jersey, but isn't that what Los Angeles is all about?

5. Calgary Flames
A fire-breathing stalling named Ol' Blasty! Can we invest in this horse?

4. Colorado Avalanche
🎶 Return of Nordiques. It's the retuuuurn of Nordiques 🎵

3. Carolina Hurricanes
The Hartford Whalers have a better team name and color scheme than the 'Canes. Anyone who thinks differently is a bunch of jerks.

2. Minnesota Wild
These bring tears to our eyes. Is that too far?

1. Anaheim Ducks
Hello? Yes, we've got nostalgia on Line 1. The not-so-mighty Ducks just said send it with the cartoon duck. Next thing you know, Anaheim will be rollerblading down the Minneapolis skyways.