The gnarliest playoff beards in the history of every NHL franchise

The gnarliest playoff beards in the history of every NHL team

MONTREAL, QC - MAY 25: Lanny McDonald #9 of the Calgary Flames hugs the Stanley Cup Trophy in the locker room after the Flames defeated the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 of the 1989 Stanley Cup Finals on May 25, 1989 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images) /

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CALGARY – APRIL 29: Mike Commodore #2 of the Calgary Flames looks on before Game 4, Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs against the Detroit Red Wings at Pengrowth Saddledome on April 29, 2004 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Red Wings won 4-2. Photo by ( Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images) /

Carolina Hurricanes: Mike Commodore

T.J. Miller, uh, I mean Mike Commodore has long been known for the ability to grow a great playoff beard. Commodore has the added luxury of being able to grow a bushy red fro to match the beard, which gives him one of the most unique looks of the group.

After winning the Stanley Cup with the 2006 Carolina Hurricanes, Commodore received the presidential seal of approval on his look when President George Bush told him “I’m not sure what is prettier, the Stanley Cup or Mike Commodore’s hair.” Commodore also starred as a trucker in Paul Brandt’s music video for the song “Convoy.”

Since retirement, Commodore has made the most of his time by taking to Twitter to rip on Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock (his former coach with the Detroit Red Wings). Commodore holds a very strong grudge against Babcock for not giving him enough playing time in the NHL (and the AHL) and while we can’t repeat anything he’s said about Babcock, feel free to check Commodore’s twitter feed any time Babcock is in the news. He tosses hate toward the generally well-liked coach every chance he gets.

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