Cutting edge? Senators' Karlsson chops flowing locks
Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson offered the cryptic message "R.I.P #theflow" to his Twitter followers on Wednesday.
Known for his long locks, Karlsson brandished a shorter and more aerodynamic hairstyle during the team's practice.
The two-time Norris Trophy winner told the Ottawa Citizen that the haircut was "overdue", but quickly found himself on the defensive on social media.
Karlsson collected 21 goals and 45 assists in 82 games last season. The 25-year-old Swede and the Senators will open the 2015-16 campaign against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.
R.I.P #theflow
— Erik Karlsson (@ErikKarlsson65) October 7, 2015
New haircut for the captain. The Karlsson 'flo' has been lopped off. #Sens #cbcott pic.twitter.com/TdOFPahQ3J
— Dan Séguin (@SeguinSports) October 7, 2015
Not sure how I feel about this @ErikKarlsson65 - cutting the flow? #aerodynamic
— Brad Fritsch (@BradFritsch) October 7, 2015
@BradFritsch good news is I'm young enough that my hair will grow back haha
— Erik Karlsson (@ErikKarlsson65) October 7, 2015
