Nashville Predators: Ranking the Top Jerseys in Franchise History

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The Nashville Predators have just over two decades of history, and with that comes some truly iconic sweaters that really stand out. We rank the top-five.

With no games being played, Nashville Predators fans are looking for any sports-related content to satisfy their cravings.

What better way to help fill that craving than by taking a look at one of the coolest sports collectible that anyone can own.

Sports fans throughout the world, and especially Nashville Predators fans, love to represent their favorite team. There is no better way to be a spokesperson for your chosen side or player than with the team hockey sweater.

Whether you’re a casual fan with a t-shirt or two, or an avid collector with every jersey your team has ever worn, sports fans enjoy collecting their team’s memorabilia.

The Predators are just over two decades old, so they haven’t stockpiled their different jerseys like some franchises have done. But they still have had some unique ones that stand out from the rest of NHL teams.

When you turn on the television, it’s hard for the Predators to not stick out. Especially in their home sweaters. They have a distinct look to them, and that’s been pretty consistent from the start.

So put on your favorite Predators sweater, sit back, and take a look at the unofficial top five Nashville Predators jerseys of all time.

27 Feb 1999: Joel Bouchard #42 of the Nashville Predators /

Nashville Predators First Jersey

When ranking Predators’ jerseys, no list would be complete without including the original. This jersey was introduced before the team’s inaugural season in 1998.

While this jersey is now 22-years-old, it still looks good. I think the away jersey looks better than the home due to the logo not having the triangle behind it and the darker color.

The Predators had an intimidating and unique team name to come up with a logo right from the start. They did a great job coming up with the logo and the team colors, with the navy blue being more dominant than it is today.

This jersey was introduced in 1998 and worn until 2001. The one that started it all and the one you still see some fans wear on a regular basis.

A short life for the original Predators sweater, but one that would be really cool to make an appearance in 2020.

NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 11: Ryan Suter #20 of the Nashville Predators . (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

2009 Third Jersey

In 2009 the Predators introduced an alternate jersey that was a massive improvement over their first alternate jersey, which will not be spoken of from here on out.

This new alternate was a departure from past jersey designs. A complete separation from the traditions color schemes of the franchise.

The 2009 alternate jersey featured blue and black colors with a checkerboard pattern at the bottom. It also featured a traditional lace-up front. This jersey with it’s more straightforward design was a fresh take on the Predators’ jerseys up to that point.

This jersey was introduced in 2009 and worn until 2011. Please bring this jersey back. It will fly off the shelves in the team store and looks so sharp as an alternate jersey.

(Photo by Sara Schmidle/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Current Away Jersey

The current Nashville Predators away jerseys offer the right blend of the 2016 away jersey and the current home jersey.

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The away jersey has some of the same aesthetic features as the home jersey, including the guitar pick logo on the shoulder and the piano keys on the inside collar.

This current away uniform really stands out with the gold stripes on the shoulders and also on the forearms. It stands out and is unique, which is what you want in your uniforms.

The current away jersey was introduced for the 2017-18 season and is the current away jersey for the Nashville Predators.

It will probably stick around for a while and seems to be just as popular among home fans as the home jersey. You see almost as many of these being worn at Predators home games as the home jersey.

(Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Winter Classic

In late 2019 we got the first glimpse of the jerseys that the Nashville Predators would wear in the Winter Classic. They were an instant hit.

While the jersey still featured the traditional Predators colors, the logo, and lettering received a classic re-design. The lettering is a nod to the Dixie Flyers, a minor league EHL hockey team from Nashville’s past.

This crisp and clean jersey featured a new Predators logo shoulder patch and the traditional lace-up front.

This jersey was introduced in 2019 and was worn for only three regular-season games, including the Winter Classic. Hopefully this one will make many more appearances in the future.

It has its fair share of critics, but for the most part it grew on fans as it was worn after the Winter Classic.

(Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Current Home Jersey

Out of all of the jerseys that the Nashville Predators have had, this has to be the cleanest and most eye-catching of them all. The gold color stands out among all of the current NHL home jerseys.

Some details that were carried over from past jerseys are the piano keys on the inside of the collar, guitar pick logo on the shoulder and guitar strings across the back numbers.

The current home jersey was introduced for the 2017-18 season and is currently worn today.

We can all agree that wearing a hockey jersey is just about the coolest thing you can do. During these trying times, maybe we should put on our sweaters and represent the Predators, even if we are staying at home.

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So the next time you have a conference call, make sure you are wearing your Predators gear. You never know, you may convert someone to the team or make a new friend.

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