TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander has been known to ride the subway to work.

The Toronto Maple Leafs winger usually fades into the crowd on his way to Scotiabank Arena, the stylish Swede’s slick and fashionable business attire blending in with thousands of office workers on similar daily trips beneath the bustling city.

Nylander will now have the option to defy convention on his commute.

The new collective bargaining agreement takes effect before next season but the NHL and NHL Players’ Association agreed to let some things — including a relaxed player dress code — go forward 12 months early.

“Guys can wear whatever they want,” Nylander told the Canadian Press. “What they feel comfortable wearing into games.”

Generations of fans have watched NHL teams arrive at the rink in suits and tie

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