The NHL will start its deal with Adidas next season, as the Run DMC-approved shoe manufacturer becomes the league’s jersey producer for the next seven years.
But in year one of the pact, teams will only have home and road jerseys with no alternates as a way to make the transition smoother. Or something.
Multiple sources tell the Star Tribune that all NHL teams will be permitted to have only home and road jerseys next season as Adidas takes over for Reebok as the official outfitter of NHL uniforms.
There will be no third jerseys, in order to make the initial implementation of new sweaters easier.