By Greg Wyshynski
Mon Feb 02, 2009 8:05 am EST

When we receive about a dozen requests for a “pass/fail” on the same jersey, chances are we’re dealing with a divisive fashion choice. In their loss to the Boston Bruins yesterday, the Montreal Canadiens continued their centennial celebration by donning these retro jerseys that honored the 1912-1913 team from the National Hockey Association.

The narrow red, white and blue horizontal bands on this barber pole-looking sweater surround a logo with the letters “CAC,” which stand for “Club Ahletique Canadien.”

The jerseys can be viewed in action on the NHL.com game highlights. Sure, they look like men’s beachwear from the 1800s. Yes, they less resemble a hockey sweater than something you’d lick in the Wonka factory. But forget, for a moment, that the Canadiens already have an iconic sweater they wear every game — pretend this was the only jersey they skate out in. Isn’t this look even a little bit awesome? Wouldn’t this be just as iconic? Or is it better left in an era without the benefit of digital television?