The NHL Is Relaxing Their Dress Code, And Here Are 18 Looks From 2021 That Prove That's The Right Move

    Here's how they really redefined being icy.

    Hockey players often show flair and style on the ice. Off the ice though, the style we see from players is often much more muted compared to their fashion counterparts in football and basketball. Thankfully, that trend is slowly starting to change.

    "Maybe on the road I'll loosen it a little bit... I'll just wear the suit at home." 😅 Jason Spezza weighed in on the relaxed dress code seen around the NHL.

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    As the younger generation of players become household names in the NHL, and the dress code begins to relax— we're seeing spicier and fresher looks all the time. So, I've taken it upon myself to compile the best looks NHL players served us in the year 2021. Do I know anything about fashion? You tell me.

    1. David Pastrnak time travelling in style.

    2. And who could forget dear rat boy?

    3. William Nylander's preseason drip.

    4. P.K. Subban stayed warm while looking ice cold.

    5. Ducks looking fly together.

    6. David Pastrnak living the mint chip fantasy.

    7. Patrik Laine's '80s movie villain realness.

    8. Auston Matthews' front cover fit.

    9. Josh Morrissey honoured his dad in purple.

    10. Saroya Tinker kickin' it.

    11. Pastrnak looks like fine china.

    12. San Jose Sharks just kept swimming.

    13. P.K.'s Happy Gilmore Collection.

    14. Loui Eriksson keeping it 100 for his 1000th game.

    15. Victor Hedman and Yanni Gourde as two of Mumford's Sons.

    16. Mikhail Sergachev's sweater is better.

    17. Jacob Chycrun in noted fashion editorial: So Scottsdale! Magazine.

    18. Anton Stralman does Dad Rock.

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    This is my favourite look on the list only because the Coyotes veteran on the bottom left looks like the arena's lighting guy who got lost on his way up to the booth.

    The NHL still has a long way to go in letting their freak flag fly but, in my opinion, the looks on this list are a great start. Did I miss your favourite fashion statement from this year? Let me know in the comments!