NHL All-Star Game 2015 Jerseys: Images, Reaction to New Uniforms

Sunday's NHL All-Star Game will feature the best hockey players in the world taking part in an entertaining showcase, but there may be more focus on what the athletes are wearing than what they accomplish on the ice.

As seen in this photo courtesy of the NHL's official Twitter account, the jerseys have been revealed for the 60th edition of the All-Star Game:

With black, white, chrome and neon green being the main colors, it is safe to say that these uniforms are unlike any other that has ever been seen in the NHL.

According to NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale, that is precisely what NHL Reebok designer Dominic Fillion was angling toward.

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This was a fresher spin and a color that is unique. No other team owns this color so that was unique and it complemented very well the black and white while bringing a great accent with high visibility. We wanted something energetic and bright enough that it would stand out and grab your attention. We wanted something that fans hadn't seen on an NHL uniform before.

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Many hardcore sports fans are purists who don't necessarily welcome change, which is why it isn't particularly surprising that the NHL All-Star jerseys have received less-than-rave reviews since their unveiling.

While the NHL may be trying to appeal to a different demographic, Jason van Rassel of the Calgary Herald believes the league missed the mark on all fronts:

Since the All-Star jerseys deviate so far from the norm, it was inevitable that critics would take the opportunity to crack jokes at the expense of those who designed them.

Adam Proteau of The Hockey News compared them to Monster Energy, which also utilizes black and neon green on its labeling:

Actor Wil Wheaton believes the uniforms would be a better fit for the dirt track than the hockey rink:

The University of Oregon football team is known almost as much for its wild and gaudy uniforms as it is for its spectacular play on the field. With neon being a large aspect of the Ducks' threads, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News quipped that the NHL All-Star Jerseys may have been inspired by the No. 2 team in college football:

Tab Bamford of The Fourth Period joked about the jerseys as well, claiming that not even Russia's KHL was willing to utilize them:

Players have largely been tight-lipped about the uniforms, which is understandable since most of them are just honored to be part of the All-Star festivities.

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price provided an interesting take when asked for his thoughts, though, according to Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette:

The All-Star Game gives the NHL and Reebok an opportunity to take some chances and gauge what the fans do and don't like in terms of unis.

While nothing is unanimous, the consensus feeling is that the league isn't ready for something as unique as the 2015 NHL All-Star jerseys.

Bright colors are becoming more common in sports uniforms as evidenced by the University of Oregon and the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. With that in mind, perhaps it is inevitable that an NHL team or two will eventually adopt a similar look.

As things currently stand, though, that type of innovation doesn't appear to be happening any time soon.

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