New Jersey Devils fans may not agree on everything, but the reaction to the Hometown Remix jerseys has been pretty close to universal: the look works, the price does not.
The NHL and Fanatics have rolled out the Hometown Remix collection across all 32 teams, and the Devils’ version leans into black with a design pulled from their recent Stadium Series jersey. That look already proved popular once before - it sold out in minutes when it first dropped, and those jerseys now fetch premium prices on the secondary market.
This time, though, the sticker shock has taken center stage. A premium jersey with custom lettering and numbering is listed at $275, while the authentic version, the same kind players wear on the ice, is $500. The Devils will wear the jerseys in 10 games this season, and at least for now, that’s the only season they’re expected to be used.
The pricing gets even tougher for families trying to buy in. Youth player jerseys start at $169.99, while the plain youth version comes in at $139.99. Hoodies aren’t exactly a bargain either, with kids’ versions starting at $60 and the adult lace-up hoodie topping $115.
And even if the prices were easier to swallow, the inventory issue is another hurdle. A lot of the most appealing items are already gone, including a Starter Jacket-style zip-up that disappeared within minutes.
The response has made the point pretty clear: fans like the design, but the rollout is testing how much they’re willing to pay for it. The NHL and Fanatics have said they’ll evaluate fan response before deciding on future programs, while Devils fans are left hoping the team leans into giveaways and other in-arena promotions that can get the gear into the hands of families.
For now, the message from the fan base is simple. Cool concept. Brutal bill.
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