The NHL Uniform Problem
The Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche still celebrate their teams' origins from the Hartford Whalers and Quebec Nordiques.
This can be seen as cruel, as it has been 30 years and fans of relocated teams are still alive.
turning around and milking that nostalgia for jersey sales will always feel a bit like dunking on people who got screwed over by their owners and the league
This nostalgia can be hurtful, reminding fans that they no longer have an NHL franchise.
Author's summary: NHL teams' use of nostalgia can be hurtful to fans of relocated teams.