Around the NHL 2023-24 - offseason part II

[Bleedred]

I’m not sure how long the hair thing has been in effect with Lou. We saw Mike Peluso have really long hair in the 90s. There’s probably a few others from around that time as well, though nobody’s was as long as Peluso’s.

The no facial hair has always been a thing, except in the playoffs. Maybe as soon as he walked in the door there were still guys with facial hair. I can’t remember.

I remember some guys would try to push it though. I’m almost certain Sykora had a goatee during the regular season back in the early 00s and it was more than just stubble. And Zach Parise almost always had the soul patch back then, he just kept it really short and thin.

 

[Better Call Sal]

I’m not sure how long the hair thing has been in effect with Lou. We saw Mike Peluso have really long hair in the 90s. There’s probably a few others from around that time as well, though nobody’s was as long as Peluso’s.

The no facial hair has always been a thing, except in the playoffs. Maybe as soon as he walked in the door there were still guys with facial hair. I can’t remember.

I remember some guys would try to push it though. I’m almost certain Sykora had a goatee during the regular season back in the early 00s and it was more than just stubble. And Zach Parise almost always had the soul patch back then, he just kept it really short and thin.

You brought up exactly what I always wondered, which was how Sykora rocked his old goatee for those few seasons. I think the Czech boys always used to give Lou fits from a hair style standpoint, since I know Patty always said Lou gave him shit about his hair and he never really cared.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Randy McKay rocked a mullet too, I thought it was mostly facial hair he cared about, and I thought it was related to having the playoff beards they all grew together serve as some sort of bonding ritual, although I'm making that up completely I think.

 

[njdevils1982]

Randy McKay rocked a mullet too, I thought it was mostly facial hair he cared about, and I thought it was related to having the playoff beards they all grew together serve as some sort of bonding ritual, although I'm making that up completely I think.

W.W. .... a chicago legend

(yes, two 'different' songs)

 

[njdevils1982]

Since he’s in the news…

im glad that the clip only had the aftermath and not the actual shootout or i'd have to hunt you down for ruining my avoidance streak

free from 2013!

 

[HBK27]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1826651306356080895

 

[My3Sons]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1826651306356080895

He's a center? If so that explains why Fitz wouldn't want to add him.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Ok. Annoying but ok.

 

[HBK27]

He's a center? If so that explains why Fitz wouldn't want to add him.

Listed as RW on HockeyDB.

Curious to see the cost for Pitt here.

Actually hope Pitt does OK here...not sure I can take certain Winnipeg fans on this site go on about Chevy and trades again.

 

[JrFischer54]

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

Would’ve assumed it would be lack of recent success that did him in but dang maybe duclair cutting his hair does it lol

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Listed as RW on HockeyDB.

Curious to see the cost for Pitt here.

Actually hope Pitt does OK here...not sure I can take certain Winnipeg fans on this site go on about Chevy and trades again.

Yeah, no. I hope pit got raked over the coals. **** them

 

[Bcap88]

Pitt is like the bald dude holding onto 3 hairs let it go

 

[RNCDevil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1826619289119719678

I know he's a Hab and not at ALL sad about adding Silayev...but I love this kid and now he's doing it in the KHL.

 

[Forge]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1826657768583168193

 

[HBK27]

Interesting trade...14th overall pick from last year for the 14th overall pick from 2 years ago.

McGroarty arguably has more value and is a year closer to contributing for an already old Pittsburgh team, but given his trade demand Winnipeg did quite well for themselves here.

 

[Brodeur]

MLB style prospect swap. Yager (14th overall pick in 2023) for McGroarty (14th overall pick in 2022). THN had Yager #26 in its Future Watch issue several months back, McGroarty was 35th. The Athletic had McGroarty #33 and Yager #58. Winnipeg did pretty well given the circumstances.

Wonder if that means McGroarty will turn pro now. Was toying with the idea of watching Michigan play at Arizona State in October, but I'm not sure if it'd be worth the effort.

 

[Bleedred]

Randy McKay rocked a mullet too, I thought it was mostly facial hair he cared about, and I thought it was related to having the playoff beards they all grew together serve as some sort of bonding ritual, although I'm making that up completely I think.

Yeah, he had one. A few guys had a mullet back then. Claude Lemieux had a mullet too. I almost wanna say his hair was longer with Colorado than it was here. But he did have a mullet at one point here. It may have been a bit more modest.

Patty also had that longer, but kind of mid-ish length, bleached hair I think it was around the 03 cup?

 

[Mgd31]

Seems like Winnipeg did good here

 

[Nubmer6]

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

at first glance, i can’t believe Winnipeg got so little back for McGroarty. But i’m sure they heavily favored sending him to the east, and any division opponent was probably a non-starter. And they were obviously under the gun since everyone knew he had to be traded.

 

[HBK27]

at first glance, i can’t believe Winnipeg got so little back for McGroarty. But i’m sure they heavily favored sending him to the east, and any division opponent was probably a non-starter. And they were obviously under the gun since everyone knew he had to be traded.

So little? They got a guy drafted in the same exact spot just a year later for a player that wanted to be traded.

 

[Goptor]

Seems like only way the Devils were going to get him was for 11th overal/Silayev.

 

[TrufleShufle]

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

Would’ve assumed it would be lack of recent success that did him in but dang maybe duclair cutting his hair does it lol

Am I alone in not being bothered by the whole clean shaven, no long hair thing?

It's Lou's thing, guys know it going there, whether signing or getting traded. I know you don't have a choice when traded, but I would rather play in Long Island and be told what my hair style is instead of being sent to Winnipeg. So it could be worse.

 

[Brodeur]

at first glance, i can’t believe Winnipeg got so little back for McGroarty. But i’m sure they heavily favored sending him to the east, and any division opponent was probably a non-starter. And they were obviously under the gun since everyone knew he had to be traded.

I thought Winnipeg got a decent return given the circumstances. It's not the greatest source, but THN had Yager ranked ahead of McGroarty in their most recent Future Watch issue. Most other rankings do prefer McGroarty. Winnipeg didn't necessarily need to rush, but the offers probably weren't going to get any better.

Apparently there was an offer on the table at the draft from Minnesota (pick #13) but the Wild pivoted when Zeev Buium dropped.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Am I alone in not being bothered by the whole clean shaven, no long hair thing?

It's Lou's thing, guys know it going there, whether signing or getting traded. I know you don't have a choice when traded, but I would rather play in Long Island and be told what my hair style is instead of being sent to Winnipeg. So it could be worse.

Not at all. It's been his thing forever. And almost any player has said that, while they don't necessarily agree with his rules at the time or understand the need for them, they grow to appreciate the way Lou runs things as a whole. This is why he's had countless players return to him over the years. The Gomezes, the Sykoras, the Rolstons, etc.

People can say Lou's a dinosaur, and he has maybe lost his touch with the way the game is played these days, but he's always been lauded for how he treats people and it pisses me off to see the discourse that was put out there today.