The New York Islanders brought in Lou Lamoriello to change the culture. That’s already started to happen with his personnel decisions but on the ice, those changes are being made with his facial hair and number policy.
Players aren’t allowed to have facial hair while playing for Lamoriello or have a high number. Arthur Staple tweeted out today that there’s already been some changes.
Apparently, Adam Pelech and Scott Mayfield have new jersey numbers. Pelech wore number 50 while Pelech wore 42. Mayfield was seen today wearing a number 24 on his helmet while Pelech is wearing number 3.