Rogers Communications has purchased Bell Media's 37.5 percent stake in Toronto Maple Leafs' parent company MLSE. Operationally, what will change with how the team is run? The NHL and Fanatics entered into a new jersey partnership which kicks off this season. The league revealed more details on Saturday about the notable changes and what will be available for purchase. For the first time in over a decade, the same exact jersey that players wear on the ice will be available at the retail level for fans to purchase. Per a release from the NHL > "Fanatics Authentic Pro – Cut, stitched and assembled in the same Canadian > factory that has made NHL on-ice jerseys for nearly 50 years. The Authentic > Pro features the exact specifications that the players wear, including > elevated fabrics and sewn down multi-layered tackle twill with 3D embroidered > crest and shoulder patches. The Authentic Pro retail jersey also includes an > additional layer of fabric inside the lower sleeve, the exact same detail on > the new player uniform which is intended to reduce material wear from > sustained friction against the boards." - Fanatics consulted with several players including Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews. [gallery ids="1554,1555,1556"] “Fanatics did a great job designing these jerseys," Matthews said in a statement. "They feel comfortable and look breathable, which is important during games. Any little detail that can help us perform at our best makes a difference.” Fanatics entered into a 10-year deal with the NHL beginning become the official outfitter of the NHL’s on-ice uniforms. Thew new jerseys are available to purchase here [https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/c/1985739/586570/9663] Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNTk1MTUxMDE2NDM2ODQ0/cf1808c0-6a82-4298-9049-3eb2eae105b0.jpg] Related ‘I Feel Like Our Games Gel Pretty Well’: Maple Leafs Defenseman Chris Tanev Excited About Potential Defensive Pairing with Morgan Rielly [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/i-feel-like-our-games-gel-pretty-well-maple-leafs-defenseman-chris-tanev-excited-about-potential-defensive-pairing-with-morgan-rielly-] 'I Want To Stay Here': Matthew Knies Hasn't Thought About Contract Negotiations with Maple Leafs Ahead of Final Season Under Entry-Level Contract [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/i-want-to-stay-here-matthew-knies-hasnt-thought-about-contract-negotiations-with-maple-leafs-ahead-of-final-season-under-entry-level-contract] Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Impressed with Bobby McMann and Marshall Rifai Among Others at Training Camp [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/maple-leafs-captain-auston-matthews-impressed-with-bobby-mcmann-and-marshall-rifai-among-others-at-training-camp] News from THN.com Bruins Defenseman Says Nikita Zadorov's Heavy Hitting Will Boost Team's Physicality [https://thehockeynews.com/news/bruins-defenseman-brandon-carlo-says-nikita-zadorovs-heavy-hitting-will-boost-teams-physicality] Screen Shots: Bruins GM Speaks Out, Oilers Give Hoffman PTO And Joshua's Health Scare [https://thehockeynews.com/news/screen-shots-bruins-gm-speaks-out-oilers-give-hoffman-pto-and-joshuas-health-scare] NHL Free Agency: Grading 10 Teams for Their Off-Season Actions – or Lack Thereof [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-free-agency-grading-10-teams-for-their-off-season-actions-or-lack-thereof]
