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So, Versteeg is sporting a Macklemore-inspired ‘do for the playoffs

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Beyond giving the Chicago Blackhawks another potential game-breaker, the trade that brought Kris Versteeg back to the “Windy City” also opened the door for the return of his various follicle shenanigans.

His 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs gameplan might be his best yet (or worst, depending upon your tastes). CSNChicago.com passes along word that Versteeg is modeling his hair after rapper Macklemore.

Here’s a side-by-side comparison, first with video of Versteeg:

Now, a photo of his inspiration:

The GRAMMY Museum Presents A Conversation With Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

<> at The GRAMMY Museum on August 28, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Michael Buckner

“I call it the ‘Steeglemore,’” Versteeg said. “It’s a mix between myself, (rapper) Macklemore and a little bit of anything else in between. So, it’s got a lot going on here.”

This isn’t the first time the 27-year-old has mixed hip hop with hockey:

In all honesty, it’s mostly an exciting development because Versteeg always seems to have a trick up his sleeve when it comes to his appearance. PHT has gotten a lot of mileage out of his “Hulk Hogan hair”

Florida Panthers v Colorado Avalanche

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 18: Kris Versteeg #32 of the Florida Panthers warms up prior to facing the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on January 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Doug Pensinger

Not to mention this excellent ‘stache:

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL– JANUARY 13: Kris Versteeg of the Florida Panthers poses for his official headshot for the 2012-2013 NHL season season on January 13, 2013. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Kris Versteeg

Eliot J. Schechter

Let’s face it, the only way he’s topping this is by going “Flock of Steegles.”

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