Imagine: if we were writing this 30 years ago, we likely would have included him.
Now that we’ve given away the hardware for this year’s NHL Playoff Beards Awards (props to Raven for her excellent research once again), we bring you the NHL Playoffs of Hotness.
This works just like the NBA edition. Vote for the hockey hottie you love. We’ll narrow down the choices bracket-style over the next couple of weeks. Thanks to our readers for their suggestions on such short notice! Don’t worry: we’ve included a few guys from the Stanley Cup finalists Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers.
You have until Monday at 8pm Eastern to cast your vote. Yes, we’re making our readers work hard these days!
Prince of Wales Conference: Adams Division
RYAN KESLER (Always in ALL CAPS)
Raven's first husband David Steckel
Matt Lombardi
John-Michael Liles
Prince of Wales Conference: Patrick Division
Jarome Iginla
Raven's second husband and repairer of blown-out tires, Brooks Laich
Patrick Sharp
Zach in a suit!
Campbell Conference: Smythe Division
Jonathan Toews
Buffalita's guy Taylor Pyatt
Antoine Vermette
Braydon Coburn
Campbell Conference: Norris Division
Sweaty Sidney
Mike Richards
Patrick Kane
Mike Cammalleri (AP Photo)
Ladies... 
I dare anyone to look in to Taylor’s eyes and then vote against him.
Seriously I know I requested Braydon Coburn. But putting him up against Antoine Vermette. My heart is broken.
So sorry, Janalee :( I swear, I picked everyone randomly.
S’okay I still love you.
Picking between Kesler and Steckel is heart-wrenching for me!! GAH! I had to go with my boy Stecks, though. You can’t deny that prettiness. I just hope Brooks and Stecks don’t face off in the next round.
Patrick Sharp over Parise? Really?