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A Trade a Day: Mike Commodore turned a simple bathrobe into a fashion statement on the road to the Stanley Cup

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Becoming an icon for his signature look during the 2006 playoffs, the Hurricanes struck it big with this high-character defenseman in a post-lockout deal.

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Every organization has a few players in the catalog that could be classified as "larger than life". In both the literal and metaphorical sense, Mike Commodore is one for the Carolina Hurricanes. His hair and robe became staples of the 2006 Stanley Cup run, endearing him to the fan base after being acquired from the Calgary Flames after the lockout in 2005.