Anthony Duclair Cuts Hair, Shaves Beard Ahead Of First Training Camp With Islanders

[Suntouchable13]

I don’t think I have ever heard of a player ever refusing to play for the Yankees in the last 50 years because they don’t allow beards or long hair (they do allow mustaches). Some, like a pitcher named John Denny, do because they think it’s a madhouse..and it often is. But too many of the people posting on forums make too much of the Islanders, Yankees and whoever that still has it (Cincinnati Reds dropped theirs).

I remember David Price saying he would never play for the Yankees. When he was a free agent in 2015, he signed with the Red Sox instead because they don’t have such policy. Well, one of the reasons.

 

[MoneyManny]

This is really a blanket statement that is not applicable to everybody. It may be fine for Duclair. But the idea that for all people, hair is “just hair” so who cares, why cry about it…that’s a pretty un-empathetic stance on a physical piece of yourself that for many has important connotations about identity and sense of self.

To me this sounds like something to complain about when you completely run out of actual things to complain about.

My empathy will not be wasted on the former dreadlocks of a millionnaire NHL player. I even doubt it's Duclair's worst inconvenience that happened to him this week.

May his sense of self recover quickly.

 

[wej20]

I always thought the reason for Lou's policy had nothing to do with looks, but because shaving each morning is a good way to start the day. It's a small task but still one that demands discipline.

I hope Lou inspects their bedrooms every morning to make sure they've made their beds too.

 

[NyQuil]

Mike Babcock is outraged at the invasion of privacy here.

 

[JonathnTaylorTavares]

I would love to see him donate the dreads to a Halloween store to stitch inside a nice hat

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

This has been Lou since forever?

Everyone knows. You don't want to, don't sign there.

The dude who had to isn't upset, but some people on the internet are getting upset for some reason

This is why the world is f***ed.

 

[HighAndTight]

Every time you do, it’s going to grow back fuller and darker!

Factually untrue.

Damn you Seinfeld

 

[895]

i haven't seen anyone outraged on duclair's behalf? lou's rules (like this one) are just indicative that time has passed him by and speaks to how dumb his management style is in 2024. i'm sure if you surveyed every player in the nhl and asked them if they would want to conform to these ridiculous, north korea, mr. burns standards vs playing elsewhere and retaining their personality, the results would speak for themselves. it was one thing 25 years ago when he somehow ended up with 3 HOF players on his team and the results were there, but now they aren't and it shows how glaringly stupid and out of touch he is.

i haven't seen anyone outraged on duclair's behalf? lou's rules (like this one) are just indicative that time has passed him by and speaks to how dumb his management style is in 2024. i'm sure if you surveyed every player in the nhl and asked them if they would want to conform to these ridiculous, north korea, mr. burns standards vs playing elsewhere and retaining their personality, the results would speak for themselves. it was one thing 25 years ago when he somehow ended up with 3 HOF players on his team and the results were there, but now they aren't and it shows how glaringly stupid and out of touch he is.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1826607844151677141

 

[tny760]

that reddit thread is actually hilarious

if someone commits $14M to me, he can cut my damn hair himself. for $20/hr employed at will, he can pound sand

complete lack of understanding of the situation

 

[Hobnobs]

This has been Lou since forever?

Everyone knows. You don't want to, don't sign there.

The dude who had to isn't upset, but some people on the internet are getting upset for some reason

This is why the world is f***ed.

Most people calmly discussing old man outdated ideas.

You: YOU ARE ALL OUTRAGED! THE WORLD IS DOOMED

 

[Turin]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1826607844151677141

The tweets I've seen over this today have been hysterical. Imagine infantilizing a grown ass man this much.

 

[KCC]

This has been Lou since forever?

Everyone knows. You don't want to, don't sign there.

The dude who had to isn't upset, but some people on the internet are getting upset for some reason

This is why the world is f***ed.

Also look at the Yankees baseball team and everyone always wants to play for them. Lol

 

[Dessert Nights]

If the image wasn't cropped you'd see Lou's hand in the picture.

 

[Hobnobs]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1826607844151677141

Lol, did you just link to twitter? A place where people no matter what coulour, religion, political affiliation is outraged over anything that happens all the time? Like some sort of proof?

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Most people calmly discussing old man outdated ideas.

You: YOU ARE ALL OUTRAGED! THE WORLD IS DOOMED

Nah, but you can try again and maybe you'll get it.

I bet you're one of the people upset for someone who isn't upset.

Also look at the Yankees baseball team and everyone always wants to play for them. Lol

They have a similar stance as Lou ?

 

[LeafGrief]

If only they had less facial hair, they could have accomplished something.

Great example, thank you.

You might notice that every man on that team has a beard. Almost... like a dress code.

The specifics of the code for morale aren't actually that significant, it's the shared compliance that is significant.

 

[MartyOwns]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1826607844151677141

oh, i was referring to this thread...if you're actively on twitter in 2024, that's a you problem.

 

[snag]

I don't think Duclair is pissed, so not sure why anyone feels the need to be on his behalf.

 

[12ozPapa]

Not sure why it matters. Sure, Lou’s ideas/beliefs are dated but it’s his team/his rules. Don’t sign there if you disagree. Doesn’t make it right but c’est le vie

 

[MikeyMike01]

If only they had less facial hair, they could have accomplished something.

For whatever it’s worth, playoff beards are definitely allowed by Lou. So an Islanders cup team would look exactly as bearded as anyone else.

 

[Felidae]

To me this sounds like something to complain about when you completely run out of actual things to complain about.

My empathy will not be wasted on the former dreadlocks of a millionnaire NHL player. I even doubt it's Duclair's worst inconvenience that happened to him this week.

May his sense of self recover quickly.View attachment 902653

You missed his point. No one is saying you should extend your empathy to this incident that Duclair likely doesn't care about.

But hair is not "just" hair for many people where it holds religious and/or cultural significance.

 

[ITM]

Good for Duke; Showing some old time discipline and focus and a team-first attitude. For those that know, no explanation is necessary. For those who refuse to empathize, no explanation will suffice.

 

[vancityluongo]

good for duclair - this will get him a point or two from dinosaurs in mainstream conversations

for a guy who has been plagued with vague nefarious accusations of "character issues" this is a smart move

 

[Javaman]

I'd love it if a player signed a deal worth millions of dollars that included a completely unenforceable clause like "no dreadlocks" and then dared the owner to enforce that clause. Go ahead and mutually terminate the contract at full pay to avoid the legal quagmire. The player can then go and sign with another team and double dip.

 

[Stelio Kontos]

Pay me millions a year and I'm fine with restrictions on my hair.

This especially when you choose to go there..it’s just hair