Overview
- Effective immediately, players may choose what they wear when arriving at arenas.
- NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league had no significant issue with the change, though some clubs want control over workplace appearance.
- Player reaction is mixed, with some welcoming style freedom and others preferring the suit-and-tie tradition.
- Several veterans expect to keep wearing suits, while others plan more casual options, especially during travel.
- The update aligns the NHL with NBA and NFL arrival practices as part of broader CBA elements implemented early.