From Mats Sundin returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a front-office role to Patrick Kane returning to play for the Chicago Blackhawks, nostalgia is in the air across the NHL.That, along with speculation about the upcoming line of “Hometown Remix” alternates for all 32 teams in the 2026-27 season and the New York Islanders creating a fan contest to design their alternates for 2027-28, means jersey talk among fan bases is a hot topic this offseason.Last year, The Athletic asked its NHL staff for every NHL team’s best and worst jersey in franchise history. This year, we explored which sweater from each club’s history should make a comeback.Here are our picks.Which jersey do you think your favorite team should bring back? Let us know in the comments.Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya in 2000. (Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)Anaheim Ducks1993-06 Mighty Ducks jerseyThe current look based on their “Orange Country” slogan isn’t bad and plays off their original threads. I’m also not an orange hater in the way that many are. It’s a distinct color and stands out from the usual black, blue, etc., and it’s a vast improvement from previous main iterations. But the dark purple/eggplant/plum that was their regular road jersey is unbeatable and wonderfully distinct. A large swath of Ducks fans always clamors for a return to this and/or the home white version. — Eric StephensTuukka Rask in 2021. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)Boston Bruins2021 Reverse Retro jerseyThe one-off jersey the Bruins wore against the Philadelphia Flyers at Lake Tahoe had a bold primary color and brash accents. — Fluto ShinzawaCraig Rivet in 2010. (Bill Wippert / Getty Images)Buffalo Sabres2006-10 “Buffaslug” jerseyThe Sabres’ “Buffaslug” jerseys had a short moment in the sun, but Buffalo had some strong seasons while wearing them. Having already brought the black and red “Goathead” jersey back, the slugs are the last remaining nostalgia play the Sabres could make. The logo was an ugly one, but it would bring back some memories of that great 2006-07 team. This is the 20th anniversary of the jersey, too. But the Sabres already have a strong jersey rotation with their classics and the “Goatheads.” — Matthew FairburnMikael Backlund in 2015. (Gerry Thomas / Getty Images)Calgary Flames2003-21 black “flaming C” jerseyThe Flames are a tough one because they’ve already brought back their classic jersey schemes from the 1980s and 1990s as their everyday jerseys. And they’ve also modernized their “Blasty” jerseys. They even brought back the pedestal Flames jersey as their Reverse Retros in 2022-23. So maybe bring back the black “flaming C” ones? Not right away. Maybe a few years after the new arena opens. — Julian McKenzieRod Brind’Amour in 2006. (Jim McIsaac / Getty Images)Carolina Hurricanes2000-07 home red jerseyThese were the second iteration of the Hurricanes’ uniform after relocation, and Carolina’s best. While nothing compares to the Hartford Whalers threads, the early-aughts uniforms improved on the original from 1997-98 with black outlining on the nameplate letters. Two carryovers from the original look — the bold storm flags across the bottom of the sweater and the italicized font used for names and numbers — haven’t been matched. The single-flag secondary logo on the shoulder was also sharp. — Cory LavalettePatrick Kane in 2022. (Jamie Sabau / Getty Images)Chicago Blackhawks2022-23 Reverse Retro jerseyThe 2022-23 Reverse Retro jersey, which featured a reverse placement of the black and red color scheme from the team’s 1938 uniform, was unique because the usual logo was replaced by “Chicago” across the jersey’s chest. As much as it took something from a past jersey, it was also something completely different. — Scott PowersThe Colorado Avalanche in 2001. (Elsa / Allsport via Getty Images)Colorado Avalanche2000-07 jerseysThey aren’t that different from the current uniforms, but bringing back the set from the 2001 Stanley Cup championship for a season would be fun. The black numbers and pants give them a different, retro vibe, and the Yeti foot on the shoulder is significantly better than the current secondary shoulder logo. — Jesse GrangerRay Whitney in 2002. (Matthew Stockman / NHLI via Getty Images)Columbus Blue Jackets2000-03 jerseysYeah, it’s gross. Yeah, the yellowish green stick is nauseating on a hockey sweater. But for one game in November, why not? Why not get together with the other existing expansion franchises from that wave of the league’s growth — Nashville and Minnesota — and have each club wear its inaugural kits when they play this season. I just don’t want to see it worn too often. Once is ironic and catchy. But don’t get carried away. — Aaron PortzlineJason Robertson in 2023. (Sam Hodde / Getty Images)Dallas Stars2021-25 “Blackout” Skyline Green alternate jerseyI’m the wrong person to ask, because I think the Stars’ regular home greens are top two in the league (along with Winnipeg’s home blues), and every other jersey they’ve ever had kind of stinks. Everyone seems to like the throwback star-shaped ones they brought back for the playoffs, but Dallas suffered a rare first-round loss in them. Coincidence? I think not. “The Mooterus” is beloved, but only for its camp value. So, uh, the garish neon ones? I mean, toddlers probably love them, right? — Mark LazerusAlex DeBrincat and Moritz Seider in 2026. (Rick Osentoski / Imagn Images)Detroit Red Wings2025-26 centennial jerseyRealistically, the centennial jersey had a purpose, and that purpose has already been served. But would it make any sense for Detroit to keep it as an alternate? It was gorgeous and adds some sizzle while remaining faithful to the iconic winged wheel design and paying homage to the franchise’s history. That would make it a worthy candidate to stay in the rotation, even if it’s unlikely. — Max BultmanConnor McDavid in 2016. (Codie McLachlan / Getty Images)Edmonton Oilers2015-17 orange jerseyIt’s time to bring back the orange jerseys! It’s a gorgeous color combination and nostalgic too, as these colors were part of the WHA Oilers before the club joined the NHL. Initially, the orange look was brought back for the final season at Rexall Place, but became so popular the team didn’t phase it out until 2022. It’s unique, attractive, sells like hotcakes and looks sensational on the ice. — Allan MitchellRadko Gudas and Aleksander Barkov in 2022. (Joel Auerbach / Getty Images)Florida Panthers2022-23 Reverse Retro jerseyPanthers fans love this thing. Maybe it’s the sky blue. Maybe it’s the other throwback colors. Or maybe it’s the fact that it acts like the ultimate recruiting tool, mocking opponents in Winnipeg in February with its sunshine and palm tree. And then, a few months later, they all want to sign in Sunrise. — James MirtleJimmy Carson in 1986. (Rick Stewart / Getty Images)Los Angeles Kings1980-88 jerseysBlack has reigned as a dominant franchise color since Wayne Gretzky arrived in 1988. It is part of their most successful period, and newer generations have grown up with that. But the purple (“Forum blue”) and gold scheme still can’t be beat. The one-off heritage jerseys were popular over the years. Even the white Reverse Retro jersey in 2022-23 with those colors as accents crushed. — Eric StephensOwen Nolan, Mikko Koivu and Eric Belanger in 2008. (Scott A. Schneider / Getty Images)Minnesota Wild2007-17 home jerseysDescribed as the “Christmas tree jerseys,” some fans hated them, but I loved them — and you’re not the ones getting to choose. They were sharp, bright and unique and so much better than the green and yellow third jerseys the Wild don now. — Michael RussoCole Caufield in 2026. (Andrew Mordzynski / Getty Images)Montreal CanadiensNoneWhenever the Canadiens have introduced an alternate sweater, it has backfired. During their centennial season, the Canadiens played in a series of retro sweaters from throughout their history, and eventually discontinued the practice. The baby blue Reverse Retros that served as an homage to the Montreal Expos in 2022-23 were openly hated by coach Martin St. Louis. The Canadiens sweater has remained essentially unchanged for decades. There’s a reason for that. — Arpon BasuShea Weber and Joel Ward in 2010. (Frederick Breedon / Getty Images)Nashville Predators2009-11 alternate jerseyThis is the cleanest, sharpest look in franchise history, and it needs to be part of the rotation. Does the absence of gold preclude that from happening? Fine then, add a splash of gold to the logo on the front and bring them back. They’re too sweet to be forgotten. — Joseph RexrodeJack Hughes in 2023. (Bruce Bennett / Getty Images )New Jersey Devils2022-23 Reverse Retro jerseyThe Devils haven’t had too much jersey variance over the years — other than the “Jersey” jerseys, of course — but the 2022-23 Reverse Retros had a clean look. The homage to the Colorado Rockies colors was a good touch, but it still had the proper Devils logo and similar-enough colors. Why not mix it in for a few games every year? — Peter BaughEric Fichaud in 1997. (Robert Laberge / Allsport via Getty Images)New York Islanders1996-98 jerseysWhile the “Fisherman” jerseys are a fun throwback for fans outside of Long Island, it was a tough era in history. The 2022-23 Reverse Retro was a really fresh take on it, but it was missing one key detail: the unique wavy striping pattern with teal detailing. The 1996-98 home and away jerseys kept those elements and paired them with the classic Islanders logo. That would be a great alternate jersey to bring back. — Shayna GoldmanHenrik Lundqvist in 2018. (Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)New York Rangers2018 Winter Classic jerseyYou can’t go wrong with the various iterations of “Lady Liberty” jerseys, which debuted in 1996-97 and have reappeared multiple times in the years since. But the 2018 Winter Classic design is a personal favorite. The dark blue sweater with “Rangers” emblazoned diagonally across the front was both simple and familiar, while the red and white stripes around the stomach and arms gave it a little pop. I was also a fan of the “N.Y.” logo over the left breast, which added another memorable touch. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano