It's been known for a while that the Columbus Blue Jackets were set to bring back the cannon-themed alternate jersey, but it was unclear just how the set would look on the new adidas template. That all changed today, as both the team and adidas tweeted out closer looks.
Dearest 5th Line
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) September 17, 2018
They have returned. Our unit has been provided with battle garments from past marches, restored by new manufacturing. Eager for their arrival as the upcoming campaign draws near.
C.B.J. pic.twitter.com/f8NQLXkg1P
Front Line 5th Line.
— adidas Hockey (@adidashockey) September 17, 2018
The @BlueJacketsNHL third jersey.
#adizero #NHL pic.twitter.com/Ga0nSmVwyD
One more difference wasn't apparent from those photos, but it appears as if the team is going to carry over the updated font (no more lowercase 'n') and perforated numbers from the primary set.
Fresh jersey. Fresh wallpapers.#CBJ pic.twitter.com/Z6M7he8VYu
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) September 17, 2018
The jerseys are now available for purchase at the Blueline store. Fans won't be able to see them out on the ice, though, until October 18 against the Philadelphia Flyers, according to the team's third jersey schedule that was also released today.
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 18 | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Thursday, Nov. 15 | Florida Panthers |
| Thursday, Nov. 29 | Minnesota Wild |
| Tuesday, Dec. 4 | Calgary Flames |
| Monday, Dec. 17 | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Thursday, Dec. 20 | New Jersey Devils |
| Thursday, Jan. 10 | Nashville Predators |
| Tuesday, Jan. 29 | Buffalo Sabres |
| Saturday, Feb. 2 | St. Louis Blues |
| Tuesday, Feb. 12 | Washington Capitals |
| Tuesday, Feb. 26 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Sunday, Mar. 2 | Winnipeg Jets |
