Ryan O’Reilly performance in his first season on the St. Louis Blues roster warrants his participation in the All-Star Game as the only Blues representative. However, what Blues fans have come to know and love about O’Reilly in addition to his 200-foot style of hockey, is his all-star caliber beard.
Comparing this masterpiece to other great beards of the National Hockey League is a tough task. However, it being the all-star break and not the playoffs does help narrow down the competition. We have seen some great playoff beards over the years, but some players may be more inclined to shave during the season.