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The NHL has tried something new many times, but which Hurricanes sweater is the best?

With a new jersey set to debut on Saturday night against the Blackhawks, we're taking a look at other attempts by the league to alter the Canes' identity.

By Ben Huffman · Cardiac Cane

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 12:09 AM

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Ben Huffman ranked six Carolina Hurricanes specialty sweaters, naming the 2023 Stadium Series uniform as the franchise's best.
The 2022-23 Reverse Retro uniform was ranked as the worst specialty jersey in franchise history by Huffman.
The newly unveiled Fanatics Hometown Remix jersey placed fourth on Huffman's list ahead of its on-ice debut.

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Ahead of the Carolina Hurricanes debuting their new Fanatics Hometown Remix jerseys against the Chicago Blackhawks, writer Ben Huffman ranked six specialty sweaters from the franchise's recent history. Huffman evaluated various alternative designs, including previous Reverse Retro editions and Hartford Whalers throwback uniforms.

Huffman named the 2023 Stadium Series uniform as the Hurricanes' best specialty jersey, praising its black crest and outdoor aesthetic. The newly introduced Hometown Remix jersey ranked fourth, while the 2022-23 Reverse Retro sweater was judged as the worst.

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