[News] Deryk Engelland forced to shave beard off because of Vegas team policy

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by prarieboy

What happens during the playoffs?

Not an issue. Not for many years.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by REDVAN

Yes they do, all the time, for "safety" reasons.

Respirator won't work properly with a beard, so sometimes there's actually a legit reason for it. Hockey isn't one of those times tho.

[Otto-matic]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

I wonder what would happen if a player refused

Engelland! I thought I told you to trim those sideburns! Go home, you're off the team, for good!

[FireGilbert]

That is silly and probably won't help getting players to sign or waive NTCs.

I kind of get the Yankees requirements as they are one of the most famous and historic franchises in the world playing in one of the greatest cities in the world. If you want to join the team you need to play by their rules. The Knights on the other hand are an expansion team playing in a league where the backup career choice for half the players is lumberjack. So stupid.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Didn't NJ have similarly restrictive policies while Lamoreillo was there? Like no long hair or something like that.

[awildermode]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

I wonder what would happen if a player refused

This:

[Hockey Fan #751]

Originally Posted by iloveicedhockey

Errrr, haven't the leafs employed this policy since Lou moved over?

Edit: I also think it's ridiculous and I very much doubt has any real repercussions if a player refused.

That's correct, it is a Leafs policy. They're able to grow beards in the playoffs though (or at least they're allowed to. Marner, Matthews, etc. might not be able to!)

[Locke]

Originally Posted by awildermode

This:

What in the honest hell is that?

Why is the President shaving some lunatic at what appears to be a wrestling event?

You know what....re-reading that last sentence maybe I dont really want the answer to that.

[Heavy Jack]

^^^ Idiocracy

[dino7c]

Beards are part of hockey...whats next? no mullets?

[Reggie Dunlop]

Spoiler!

[Kipper_3434]

Any before and after pics? Also should have shaved it for charity and hopefully did. I assume an exception will be made for Movember as well...

[Isikiz]

Originally Posted by Kipper_3434

Any before and after pics? Also should have shaved it for charity and hopefully did. I assume an exception will be made for Movember as well...

Spoiler!

[red sky]

Second photo was after he shaved earlier in the morning!

[Yrebmi]

Originally Posted by codynw

Respirator won't work properly with a beard, so sometimes there's actually a legit reason for it. Hockey isn't one of those times tho.

With full face masks and positive air pressure it would have to be a pretty big beard. I have had to wear SCBA for work often enough.
Still rules are rules. I am required to keep clean shaven as a condition of employment.

Engeland signed a contract with them. I would think there is something in there to this (clean shaven) effect.
I am not sure how it's enforceable to the rest of the team though. Don't shave don't play I guess. Seems like a poor moral choice.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by Southside

I don't think a beard is a safety issue for a hockey player. The only time I can recall hearing that was from a fireman because ther respirators wouldn't fit properly with more than stubble on the face.

I had to shave on site while visiting an oil production site near Bonnyville.

But can't think of a legitimate reason for a NHL Club

Edit: and when asked to shave was shorter than photo 2 of Engelland