new york islanders beards.

Facial hair is making a comeback for the New York Islanders after Lou Lamoriello’s departure. The former executive had a strict clean-shaven policy, similar to late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. With Lamoriello’s contract not renewed last spring, players like Ilya Sorokin and Kyle Palmieri are now sporting beards. New GM Mathieu Darche has brought in fresh faces, including top draft pick Matthew Schaefer, who made history as the youngest player to score in his debut. Players are quick to praise Lamoriello for how he treated them while also enjoying the freedom to ditch the razors.