The NHL playoff beard has become a tradition. They may seem like a superstition more than anything else, but it's something fun that the players take part in.
Although most fans see no problem with this tradition, NBC Sports chairman Mark Lazarus thinks otherwise. He's enjoying the growth of hockey on his network, but not so much the bearded chins and faces that come along with it.
“The players won't like this, but I wish they all would stop growing beards in the postseason,” Lazarus said, via the Chicago Tribune. “Let's get their faces out there. Let's talk about how young and attractive they are. What model citizens they are. (Hockey players) truly are one of a kind among professional athletes.
“I know it's a tradition and superstition, but I think (the beards do) hurt recognition. They have a great opportunity with more endorsements. Or simply more recognition with fans saying, 'That guy looks like the kid next door,' which many of these guys do. I think that would be a nice thing."
“I know there are some traditions and superstitions that you can’t mess with,” Lazarus said. “But this is one tradition I could do without.”
“The players won't like this, but I wish they all would stop growing beards in the postseason,” Lazarus said, via the Chicago Tribune. “Let's get their faces out there. Let's talk about how young and attractive they are. What model citizens they are. (Hockey players) truly are one of a kind among professional athletes.
“I know it's a tradition and superstition, but I think (the beards do) hurt recognition. They have a great opportunity with more endorsements. Or simply more recognition with fans saying, 'That guy looks like the kid next door,' which many of these guys do. I think that would be a nice thing."
“I know there are some traditions and superstitions that you can’t mess with,” Lazarus said. “But this is one tradition I could do without.”
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