Purists may not have liked switching up the look of an Original Six team

Purists may not have liked switching up the look of an Original Six team The fashion world may trot out the line, 'It's not what you wear, it's how you manufacturers wear it,' but tell that to the 1995-96 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

Some context: The New York Rangers are celebrating their 85th anniversary by unveiling alternate uniforms, or third jerseys, this week. The last time the Blueshirts wore the third jersey, it was one of a handful of alternates that were not met with laughter, anger, sounds of retching, or all three at once.

Purists may not have liked switching up the look of an Original Six team, but the Rangers' Lady Liberty look that had its debut in 1997-98 was much better than what happened elsewhere in the league … and for years to come.