NBC Sports chairman would like to see NHL playoff beards go away

Published Jun. 9, 2015 8:09 p.m. ET

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NHL playoff beards are a sign of spring.

Players have long been growing facial hair until their playoff run comes to an end. Some are better than others at growing them out.

But NBC Sports Chairman Mark Lazarus would like to see the tradition come to an end.

He told the Chicago Tribune:

"The players won't like this, but I wish they all would stop growing beards in the postseason. Let's get their faces out there. Let's talk about how young and attractive they are, what model citizens they are. I know it's a tradition and superstition, but I think (the beards do) hurt recognition."

That will probably never happen, but it's an interesting thought. You know players would love to make some more money, but superstitions are pretty serious in the world of hockey.