Sweater Wars: The Top 10 NHL Jerseys

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GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 10: Ice is sprayed onto the boards during the NHL game against the Calgary Flames and the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on March 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Flames 3-0. (Photo by Christian Peterse

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As the hockey season comes to an incredible conclusion yet again, I thought it'd be a nice change of pace to write about something not related to the exciting playoff race. The Jersey.

Some teams got it right, and this list is dedicated to them. I'm ranking based on the entire uniform, and all two or three jerseys a team may have.

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10. Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 3: Goalie Roberto Luongo #1 of the Vancouver Canucks makes a glove save against the Nashville Predators during the first period in NHL action on March 03, 2011 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Ri

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Whether it's the surprisingly bright colors or the color combination, this jersey works.

For so long, Vancouver had gone without an actual identity, but now, with this jersey, they're hoping to win their first cup to cement a true identity.

9. Chicago Blackhawks

GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 20: Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks stands attended for the National Anthem before the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on March 20, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Blackhawks defeated the Coyotes

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The Chicago Blackhawks have one of the most recognizable uniforms in all of sports. It's iconic, and has earned a great deal of respect these last few years.

It also pulls off the most important part of a jersey: It isn't cheesy or campy in any way. Overall, they have three excellent jerseys.

8. Buffalo Sabres

BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 15: Brad Boyes #22 of the Buffalo Sabres shoots against the Carolina Hurricanes at HSBC Arena on March 15, 2011 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

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The Buffalo Sabres would've finished last on this list two years ago. But not now. After ditching the "slug" logo, the Sabres have put together one of the best jersey combinations in the league, particularly their third jersey, shown above.

Hopefully they stick with this "retro" identity—it works.

7. Boston Bruins

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 19 Tyler Seguin #19 of the Boston Bruins reacts to a missed shot during game action at the Air Canada Centre against the Toronto Maple Leafs March 19, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)

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The Boston Bruins, the second Original Six team on this list, have had a great jersey since their inception. However, it wasn't until the RBK Edge era until they officially had one of the best. After fine tuning all the things they've done right over the years, the Bruins look like champs, at least in their wardrobe.

Their Winter Classic jersey was also a hit, and could stay that way as long as it doesn't become overused.

6. Detroit Red Wings

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 9: Henrik Zetterberg #40 of the Detroit Red Wings controls the puck in a game against the Los Angeles Kings on March 9, 2011 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Kings defeated the Wings 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty

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The Red Wings, another Original Six team, have an awesome jersey. They are one of the only teams who use a two-color combination, and they use it perfectly.

Also, perhaps because of their recent dominance, it's respected, and feared. No one wants to see this jersey in their building.

A truly fantastic uniform.

5. Philadelphia Flyers

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 12: Jeff Carter #17 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates against the Atlanta Thrashers on March 12, 2011 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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The top five begins with the Philadelphia Flyers. The only team to use orange as their main color, they stand out, in a good way.

The Flyers look like no one else on the ice, and they like it that way. After going "retro" last season, the Flyers have been universally praised for their design, and look to win their third Stanley Cup in these uniforms.

4. Montreal Canadiens

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 12: P.K. Subban #76 of the Montreal Canadiens skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 12, 2011 at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

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Another Original Six team, the Canadiens haven't changed their design in many, many years. They haven't needed to tweak it, they got it right the first time.

No jersey in hockey is more recognizable or revered than the blue, white and red of the Montreal Canadiens.

3. Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 19 James Reimer #34 and Nazem Kadri #43 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate 5-2 win over the Boston Bruins during game action at the Air Canada Centre March 19, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)

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The Toronto Maple Leafs' simple blue and white color system works. With impeccable striping and a dynamite logo, the Maple Leafs have a great uniform. They're the last Original Six team on this list, meaning they have the best jersey of all six.

The Leafs hope to take this jersey into the playoffs this season, and have a tough few weeks ahead of them if that's gonna happen.

2. St. Louis Blues

ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 16: Ian Cole #23 of the St. Louis Blues skates with the puck against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on March 16, 2011 in Anaheim, California. Anaheim won 2-1. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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The St. Louis Blues easily have the best jerseys in the West. With the best logo in the league, and a great color combination, the Blues have it made, jersey-wise at least.

Their third jersey is also one of the more impressive there is in the league today.

1. New Jersey Devils

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 15: Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils tends net against the Atlanta Thrashers at the Prudential Center on March 15, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Thrashers 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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The New Jersey Devils—bet you didn't see this one coming, did you?

The Devils jersey has all the components of an impressive uniform. Great colors in red, black and white. An absolutely fantastic logo. And it's intimidating.

The red and black take this jersey to the next level to make it easily the best in the league.

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