G35: Capitals @ Oilers

The Oilers are going to lose in a very big way against a Stanley contender tonight at Rexall.

It will be torturous watching fans at Rexall hold up "We love you Ovie" signs.

And so as a distraction I offer the top 5 jerseys in the NHL 2009 Edition.

Number 5

The Buffalo Sabres third. Classic. I could do without the number above the crest but these jerseys are beauty.

Number 4

Chicago Blackhawks. Again, classic. Sharp! Beauty!

What's more amazing is the traditional design has managed to endured the bureaucracy along with the Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, and Cleveland Indians.

Number 3

Cameron from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Hockey Town, USA. Gordie Howe. Motor City. Classic. (see a theme here?)

Number 2

Hockey's Cathedral. Easily the most recognized jersey on the planet. Popular now and forever.

Number 1
Among the new RBK jerseys this is the best. Classic. Red. (4 out 0f 5 on the list are red)

Washington hit a home run with this design. Well done.

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Washington is in Edmonton tonight. I expect a complete bloodbath and then a long hard Olympic Break Re-Evaluation from Steve Tambellini.

Tonight is not going to be pretty.