NHL Fits of the Week
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In a week when sports media headlines were otherwise dominated by college football playoff selections, several NHL stars made a point to steal the spotlight both on and off the ice. Even in the doldrums of a long regular season, there was no shortage of memorable pieces flooding our feeds. From Brunello Cuccinelli jackets to luxury Italian sneakers, below are the NHL’s best looks from the second week of December.
Johnathan Kovacevic #26 of the Montreal Canadiens
In recent years, we’ve grown accustomed to flurries of colour when it comes to athletes trying to find their identity in menswear but Kovacevic makes the case for keeping it simple and cohesive. As a bulkier defenceman, it would’ve been all too easy for him to look as though he were bursting through his vest (as most professional athletes do when opting for a three-piece suit) but Kovocevic pulls it off effortlessly with the help of expert tailoring. With a pair of classic black penny loafers, Kovocevivc’s suit looks as good today as it would have 40 years ago.
Trent Frederic #11 of the Boston Bruins
Bruins’ winger Trent Frederic has debuted an array of new pieces to the pregame tunnel so far this season, from baby blue sports jackets with yellow ties to following teammate Patrice Bergeron’s penchant for all-black suits. But recently, he’s pulled the spotlight towards his seemingly ever-growing collection of overcoats. Paired with a simple white shirt, dark blue tie, and matching pants, Frederic’s beige coat pulled together an otherwise vanilla outfit. Typically, players opt for a more traditional overcoat which flows just below the knees but without a suit jacket, a shorter crop like this helps the absence feel far more intentional.
Jonathan Marchessault #81 of the Vegas Golden Knights
The season is still young but Las Vegas has firmly established itself as the NHL’s style capital, with Jonathan Marchessault’s double-breasted checkered suit only strengthening the team’s resume. It’s one of the few times this season that the veteran winger has strayed away from his traditional two-piece suit, white pocket square, and circular Ray Bans. But Marchessault’s bold look works perfectly alongside a pair of brown leather horsebit loafers and a knit tie. For a similar look, I recommend Brunello Cuccinelli Prince of Wales Jacket (with its matching trousers, of course).
Kevin Lankinen #32 of the Nashville Predators
Nashville goaltender Kevin Lankinen has debuted several classic two-button suits this season that looked as though were ripped straight out of a spy thriller. Each week, he’s sauntered through the pregame tunnel in a black suit with a white shirt and black tie (the kind of simple yet striking outfit one would need to pull off a covert operation). Until this week. Instead, it was a checkered wool overcoat that seized the pregame spotlight. Paired with a simple white shirt and black tie, as usual, Lankinen maintains his stellar reputation as one of the most stylish men in the NHL. If you’re hoping to steal his look, you can opt for a similar stunning Maurizio Baldassari Brera Twill Wool-Blend Overcoat from Harry Rosen.
Seth Jarvis #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes
Typically, I find the combination of a beanie and a suit nearly impossible to pull off, especially with how liberally it’s used through NHL pregame tunnels. Here, Seth Jarvis’ look offers a rare exception. Most of the time, my issue with the pairing comes in the fact that a beanie often clashes with an otherwise well-tailored suit. Yet Jarvis subverts this with Common Projects’ Original Achilles Sneakers in all-white. Pairing the streamlined, classic Italian-leather walkabout with a simple wool-blend navy suit and brown knit tie gives the look texture, versatility, and a level of distinction in a sea of monotonous NHL beanies.
Feature photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images.
