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

[TGWL]

Hmmm, what happens in the case where Lou drafts a player or trades for one whose religion forbids he shave his beard or cut his hair?

Lou gets a yearly, draft eligible, questionnaire book with the answers circled by the players. One year they tried to send a PDF and Lou flipped out asking for some duo-tang. The staff was never seen or heard from again.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Lou gonna Lou.

 

[Cup or Bust]

Maybe Lou was friends with George Steinbrenner.

 

[ijuka]

Hmmm, what happens in the case where Lou drafts a player or trades for one whose religion forbids he shave his beard or cut his hair?

Lou trades the player?

 

[JoVel]

I think Lou is a dumb dinosaur, but this particular dinosaur'ing is harmless and funny to me instead of something that harms others, so I'll give it a pass.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

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

 

[paragon]

Hmmm, what happens in the case where Lou drafts a player or trades for one whose religion forbids he shave his beard or cut his hair?

A discrimination lawsuit happens.

 

[BKarchitect]

I think Lou is a dumb dinosaur, but this particular dinosaur'ing is harmless and funny to me instead of something that harms others, so I'll give it a pass.

While you may very well be correct in this case…for all we know, Duclair could’ve been like “you know, kinda want a new look for this season anyways…” - the idea that culturally “it’s just hair BFD” is out of touch.

The policy is out of touch. In a multi-cultural society there are much better ways to foster unity and teamwork than demanding or implying everybody needs to have the same hair treatment or skin treatment or whatever.

It may not be a big deal in this particular case but it’s still dumb.

 

[McShogun99]

Before playing for Lou

After joining Lou's team

This is exactly what I thought of when I read the thread title.

 

[CTHabsfan]

don't sign with the Isles if you didn't want to cut your hair

We have a winner!

 

[Rebels57]

Lou should have retired 10 years ago. Go the f*** away already.

 

[Albatros]

I'd call Lou a boomer if he wasn't a member of the silent generation.

 

[Curufinwe]

Reminder that a blanket no beard policy is discriminatory in the workplace unless there are safety reasons behind it.

Race/Color Discrimination

Race/Color Discrimination

www.eeoc.gov

An employment policy or practice that applies to everyone, regardless of race or color, can be illegal if it has a negative impact on the employment of people of a particular race or color and is not job-related and necessary to the operation of the business. For example, a "no-beard" employment policy that applies to all workers without regard to race or national origin may still be unlawful. If a "no-beard" policy is not related to the job and in effect disproportionately harms employment opportunities based on race or national origin, the policy is unlawful.

Workplace Labor Update - Beards – January 1994 | Insights | Venable LLP

www.venable.com

For the second time in less than a year, Domino's no-beard policy has been ruled discriminatory. In the recent case of Bradley v. Pizzaco of Nebraska, d/b/a Domino's Pizza, 1993 WL 417845 (8th Cir. 1993), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit held that Domino's failed to prove that a business justification existed for its no-beard policy. Earlier in the proceedings the no-beard policy was found to have a disparate impact on African American males suffering from pseudofolliculitis barbae ("PFB"), a skin condition which often makes shaving difficult and painful.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Then why do you think this is a thread if Lous policy is known?

Because it's stupid and antiquated and deserves to be ridiculed

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Lou isn’t retired yet?

 

[Ianturnedbull]

If you want to continue being a Juggalo you might want to put *NYI on your "no trade" list.

 

[Tie Domi Esquire]

League should get rid of this. They already got rid of all of the traditions that made hockey cool, fun, and unique so might as well get rid of this rule too.

 

[BKarchitect]

League should get rid of this. They already got rid of all of the traditions that made hockey cool, fun, and unique so might as well get rid of this rule too.

Are you insinuating that enforcing “hair codes” in 2024 helps make hockey cool, fun and unique?

 

[Tie Domi Esquire]

Are you insinuating that enforcing “hair codes” in 2024 helps make hockey cool, fun and unique?

No, I clearly separated it. Unclench the fist.

 

[nbwingsfan]

For $3.5M per year you can make me to do anything with my hair

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I would shave every hair on my body for $14 million

And I would glue every one of your shaven hairs to my body for half that!

 

[Nemesis Prime]

Lou needs to go in a home.

 

[Cup or Bust]

Maybe he doesn't like the annoyance of having to stuff all that hair into his helmet. Maybe he did it for comfort. Or maybe for 3.5 million a season he just figured, who gives a F. I can grow my hair back when I am spending my millions in the offseason. For 3.5 million a year I will shave my face, hair, and rear end if I have to.

 

[MoneyManny]

It's just hair, he will get over it.

I'm guessing it's Lou's way to show players nobody is above the team?

 

[Elvs]

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.