“Jersey breaks after 1 wear” “What a disgrace”: NHL fans bash Fanatics over $425 jerseys

The 2024-25 NHL season will start in less than two weeks and fans are excited about it. However, some are upset about the new jersey prices from Fanatics. The company recently shared its pricing:

• Practice jersey: $120
• Breakaway jersey: $135 for blank, $175 for customized
• Premium jersey: $180 for blank, $230 for customized
• Authentic Pro jersey: $425, made in Canada with true on-ice specs

Fans quickly reacted to it on X. Many feel the prices are too high for the quality offered.

“That much and the jersey breaks after 1 wear.” One fan commented, showing concern about the quality of the jerseys.

“What a disgrace. Lowest quality possible while simultaneously most expensive possible.” Another fan said.

"$425 for a jersey that costs $30" a fan wrote.

Here are some more reactions from fans on X:

"Same price as the adidas ones before anyone freaks out" a fan said.

"$425 for a blank btw. Blackhawks are selling them for $450 + $100 for the pro stitched customized on their website." another fan wrote.

"No ones paying $425 for a jersey made by materials that costs 15 cents with the players name spelt wrong on the back and also probably the wrong team logo on the front" one fan said.

As they continue to share their thoughts, it’s clear that the pricing has not made some fans happy as they want better value for their money.

Big goaltending season incoming in 2024-25 NHL season

The 2024-25 NHL season will bring some changes in goaltending. Alex Stalock has retired after 11 seasons. He last played in 2022-23 with a record of 9-15-2, a 3.01 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage in 27 games. Stalock was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in 2005 and played 63 games for them. He has a career record of 70-65-20 with 11 shutouts.

Antti Raanta will also not return for the new season. He played for several teams including the Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes. He finished his career with a 139-80-29 record and 20 shutouts in 277 regular-season games. Raanta has said that he is interested in playing in Europe and feels positive about his body this summer.

His last NHL game was on February 8, 2024, before he left with a lower-body injury. Raanta was part of the Hurricanes team that won the 2022 William M. Jennings Trophy.