Becher also said in that TV interview that the “yelling Shark logo” would become more prominent. But if he was referring to the shoulder patch design on the teal home sweater, that logo doesn’t appear to be part of this new third. Maybe it will become more prominent in other ways — marketing, perhaps? You can see it on that schedule magnet.

Taking a wide angle view, if this jersey is really the Sharks’ new third, it wouldn’t be that surprising. Since 2001, the Sharks have worn a black alternate during every season that alternates were permitted — 2007-08 and 2017-18 being the lone exceptions.

What is surprising is just how black the jersey is. They’ve replaced most of the orange with varying shades of teal — apart from the shark’s eye. It almost looks like a fashion jersey, particularly with that exotic sleeve pattern — not to mention the shoulders don’t use the same material as every other Adizero jersey in the league. But it does have the hallmarks of a replica Breakaway jersey complete with Fanatics branding.

So it’s a strange one to be sure — but we have seen stranger things this summer. No word yet on when to expect an official announcement by the Sharks.