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The Red Wings, like all NHL teams, updated their jerseys ( traditionally known in hockey as " sweaters ") to the new Rbk Edge standard for the 2007 – 08 NHL season.

The Red Wings kept their design as close as possible, with a few exceptions: On the road ( white ) jersey, there is more red on the sleeves as the color panel begins closer to the shoulder.

The white sleeve numbers on both jerseys were also moved up a bit, creating more red space between the bottom of the number and the wraparound white trim.

The letters of the captain and alternate captains were moved to the player's right shoulder ; Detroit is the only team in the league that made this change ( the change was necessitated by the stitching of the sweater ), although the 2008 NHL All Star jerseys featured this as well, and the Captain and Alternate Captain's letters have switched back to the left shoulder as of the 2011 – 12 NHL Season.

All teams now have an NHL shield panel on the front of the jersey near the collar, and a rounded hemline at the bottom of the jersey which goes up at the hips, providing more mobility.