Third Jersey Info: My call to the Isles front office
by Lawrence Teller on Aug 22, 2011 3:15 PM EDT
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PrintSo I was disgusted by the news that the Third Jersey was being reported as being done. I called the NYI offices a few times asking to speak with someone in marketing. After being completely dismissed by Lauren Margiotta, Marketing Coordinator - who refused to discuss the new sweater in any way and repeatedly directed me to "Email customer service" - I called and asked for Terry Goldstein, Director of Retail Operations.
I got through to Mr. Goldstein and he was initially frustrated by the call, and attempted to tell me that with the recession and other problems in the world, a third jersey was something no one should be worrying about. I explained, after a little contentious back and forth, that my way of relaxing and being distracted from the world's worries, was to watch my Islanders, and read the blogs and websites.
He then relaxed and began to hear my concerns. He stated repeatedly that:
1. the home royal and the away whites were not going anywhere for many years.
2. the black design is not official, and that "anyone can photoshop" - but at no point did he deny that the one being shown on this site and icethetics (http://www.icethetics.info/blog/2011/8/21/new-looks-for-a-new-season.html) is not final.
3. the process was a top to bottom organizational decision involving eight players who modeled and had input on the different variants.
4. in referencing the Montreal Canadiens 100th year anniversary jerseys, he stated that many of those variants infuriated that franchises fans. He indicated that third jerseys come and go - and that as long as the primary home and away looks didn't change - things would be fine.
Overall, he was courteous and took time out of his day to hear my concerns. I truly appreciate that! As for the black third jersey - it sucks!
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I blame Reebok
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I hope Wang/Snow/ SOMEBODY!!!
are reading the comments about the third jersey!!!
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In loving memory;Dad thanks for making us Islanders fans, ACC 1918-2011
I don't mind the ISLANDERS block lettering
The color scheme is too busy…reminds me too much of the waves on the big jersey mistake of the 90s. The black just doesn’t work. I’m not opposed to some black but it just doesn’t go with everything else. I would like the block lettering in orange on the classic blue. Maybe a long stripe down the length of the sleeve. Small jersey number above and to the side of the block letters. Four stars along the bottom stripes on the back perhaps.
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THIS:
third jerseys come and go – and that as long as the primary home and away looks didn’t change – things would be fine.
^This is why people need to put this into perspective and not be so upset.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
he was initially frustrated by the call, and attempted to tell me that with the recession and other problems in the world, a third jersey was something no one should be worrying about.
Hilarious. If that’s the case maybe he should find a more important line of work.
If Any Fan Wants a Recession-Special Jersey, All They Have to Do is Go the Knock-off Route
Widely available thanks to the NHL’s price-gauging.
by rmblifn on Aug 25, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
with the recession … a third jersey was something no one should be worrying about
In other words, with limited income and so much economic uncertainty, “Don’t waste your money buying these ugly things.” Thanks for the sound advice Mr Director of Retail Operations.
Nassau Coliseum lost a veteran and an original Islander fan. ACC 1918-2011
by Hockey1919 on Aug 23, 2011 11:37 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
"With the recession..."
…this is EXACTLY what the Director of Retail Operations should be worrying about – not ticking off loyal Islanders fans with another uniform debacle, following the Queen Mother of Debacles (Fishsticks), the Knave of Eyesores (the Traffic Cone third), and the Court Jester Era (the ridiculous RBK pajamas).
Dammit, we finally look like an NHL team and not a bunch of kids with do-it-yourself uniform kits from the craft store. For the love of Torrey, don’t screw this up. It’s so easy not to screw this up.
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Exactly.
That’s what I’d be most curious to find out, get a poll on this site.. and even Islander fans in general on who is going to go out and buy this thing. You gotta figure that if sales practically don’t exist, the Islanders will scrap this even sooner than they initially plan to
by BaltimoreIslander on Aug 24, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
if people dont buy them and they sit there then they thewy will go on sale... but then people WILL buy them
Now theres a conundrum lol.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Aug 24, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
If we hold out and don't buy them when they go on sale, maybe they'll be free for the first XXX fans at the last game of the year.
Like this little ice scrapers they gave out during a snow storm one year. Or a Bill Guerin bobble head.
.....that's pretty damn EXPENSIVE swag.....but maybe management would.....
…..FINALLY start valuing the fans’ opinions as a pennance!
He's a pretty cool guy to speak with you.
i never even thought something like that was even possible.
"We can't get pushed around," Haley said. "What commentators say about us, that's their job. My job is to try and limit as many people who want to take liberties with our guys as possible."
by BobbyNystromOwnsYou on Aug 25, 2011 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
lol
I actually don’t hate them.
But I am also one of those weirdos that liked the third blacks that Dom often disparages. I just wish that the NHL would go back to home whites.
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by burpchelischili on Aug 27, 2011 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
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