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Mulling mullets
It was around this time last year that Mayor Gregor Robertson’s visage took on a rather grizzled look. Remember the so-called “playoff beard?” The fresh-faced 40-something made his best attempt to grow whiskers in support of the Vancouver Canucks playoff drive. Sadly, the mayor’s dreams of a David Cadman-esque beard and the Canucks Stanley Cup hopes were dashed by the Chicago Blackhawks. But here we are again in Round Two of the playoffs, with the pesky Hawks determined to put another beating on the Canucks. So where’s the beard, Mr. Mayor? “I decided this year to go without,” he said after a rally on the back steps of city hall Tuesday to proclaim Canucks Day. “It didn’t work last year and it’s not a great beard to start with.” But Hawks superstar Patrick Kane, who is about 12 years old, can’t grow a beard either. So he’s elected to style his hair in a way that is reminiscent of an ’80s era mullet. How about a mullet, Mr. Mayor? “I’m not a mullet guy. That’s not going to happen.” Canucks GM Mike Gillis happened to be in the crowd with Mr. Mayor Tuesday. I sought his thoughts on beards and mullets. When Gillis, a former NHL player, was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 1978, he had a healthy mop reminiscent of teen idol Shaun Cassidy. His lid is much shorter now and he is clean shaven. He also doesn’t say much, but I did my best Geraldo to get him to open up. So what’s he think of Kane’s mullet?
Mulletless Mayor Gregor Robertson welcomed Canucks fans to city hall Tuesday, as Canucks GM Mike Gillis (far left) meditated. photo Dan Toulgoet “I think it’s pretty funny.” Why do hockey players grow beards during the playoffs? “I have no idea.” Did you ever grow one in your playing days? “No.” Do you recommend that your players grow a playoff beard? “I think if they like it, they can grow one.” Do you recommend your players grow mullets? “I don’t care. I only care if they score and how they play. I don’t care how they look.” Gillis and his Canucks begin Game One Saturday night in Chicago. By then, Robertson will have sorted out what he is wagering with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley. Last year, Robertson had to send a bunch of goodies to Daley, including beer, Happy Planet juice, smoked salmon, chocolates and chips. He also spent several days cleaning the egg off his face. The mayors hadn’t settled on what was up for grabs before the Courier’s deadline. Backyard chickens for barbecued ribs, maybe? How about Gregor’s bike for the Pacer driven by Wayne and Garth in the Chicago-
based movie Wayne’s World? Or a box of Timbits for some of Stan Mikita’s donuts? Meanwhile, buzz killing reporters wondered Tuesday why the city proclaimed Canucks Day in the city when all the team has really done is win four games. Still 12 more to go. Robertson deflected the doubters. “We’re supercharging it,” he said. “We’re on a roll now and I think it’s important to keep the momentum going.”
Late game save
A side note to Tuesday’s towel-waving festivities at city hall. NPA Coun. Suzanne Anton has great timing. After all the speeches were made and the Canucks flag was raised, there was the obligatory photo-op with Mr. Mayor and some of his Vision Vancouver councillors. COPE councillors Ellen Woodsworth and David Cadman were there, too. They were all squeezing together with Canucks GM Mike Gillis and Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini when Anton suddenly zipped in front of the group. She smiled for the cameras as her fellow councillors grumbled. mhowell@vancourier.com
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