""I think it's nice," Chychrun said. "We did that for a year, my last year in Arizona. We were kind of the first team to do it, and it was really nice. I know some guys hate it, some guys love it. I just think if you don't like it, just continue to wear a suit, and other guys can maybe show a little bit more personality and have fun with it. But I'm a fan.""
""I think the league's very old-school," he said, "which is good in a sense. But I think you see all these other leagues continuing to grow and generate a ton of revenue. And obviously, the NHL has done a good job of building off their own numbers, but we're still quite behind these other leagues. So maybe it'll help. I don't know. But it's nice to maybe do something out of the box, do something that the league's never done before, and see how it goes.""
The NHL and NHLPA ratified a collective bargaining agreement that eliminates restrictions on player attire to rinks and during travel, effective 2026–27 and expedited to start this season. Jakob Chychrun welcomed the change, citing a previous Arizona season without strict dress rules and seeing the removal as both a lifestyle improvement and an opportunity for players to show personality. Players can continue wearing suits or choose more expressive outfits. The move aims to modernize the league's image, align with trends in other sports, and potentially support revenue and fan engagement growth.
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