Leafs announce a controversial decision for their uniforms and the fans are not happy
The Leafs will play host to the San Jose Sharks tonight in their first home game since the tragic loss of Leafs icon Börje Salming. There will certainly be a lot of emotions before the game starts, as the Leafs are expected to have a tribute to "The King" before the game. The Leafs will be wearing their popular Reverse Retro 2.0 uniforms as well as the commemorative "Börje" shoulder patches.
Unfortunately, tonight will mark the end of both the Reverse Retro 2.0 jerseys and the commemorative shoulder patches in the 2022-23 season, the team has announced. As much as I hate to see the patches come off, it's fitting. Tonight's game will be the Leafs' 5th game wearing them and Salming wore the No. 5 during international play for Team Sweden. I do wish the Reverse Retro jerseys got more than two games, though. They look fantastic and deserve more of a run than they got.
Apparently, the decision was made by jersey manufacturer Adidas and not left to the teams. It seems pretty stupid to limit the use of a jersey you're trying to sell, but I still bought one, so maybe it does work.
Leafs fans were not happy about the decision to remove the Salming patches, and if there's one thing Leafs fans are good at, its voicing their opinions.
The good news is that while the team will no longer be wearing the patch, they will be available for sale for the rest of the season, with all proceeds being donated to ALS Action Canada. All Reverse Retro sales from tonight, both online and in person, will also be going to the same organization.
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NOVEMBRE 30 | 257 ANSWERS Leafs announce a controversial decision for their uniforms and the fans are not happy How do you feel about the Reverse Retro 2.0 jerseys being retired tonight, as well as the Borje Salming tribute patch? | ||
| Love it! Let's get back to the traditional gear | 58 | 22.6 % |
| Hate it! Those jerseys and patches are sweet! | 142 | 55.3 % |
| Don't care what they wear, just win! | 57 | 22.2 % |
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