The kid’s future is so bright, he ought to wear shades.
But, for now, a playoff beard will serve as the Sam Bennett’s only camouflage as he heads home for the summer.
And even that’s probably not going to last.
“I don’t know,” the Calgary Flames rookie shrugged. “I’ll probably get rid of it soon.”
But the teenager will keep the memories and experiences gained from an unexpected Stanley Cup playoff run.
There was a time not too long ago when the youngster wondered if he’d get a chance to play hockey at all in 2014-15.