Plekanec had an awesome quote about his turtleneck following first practice with Leafs

Lou Lamoriello surprised Leafs fans on Sunday by trading for Tomas Plekanec.

Surprisingly, the most talked about thing after the deal was made among fans was Plekanec's signature turtleneck and if he would be wearing it in Toronto.

If Lou made Matt Martin cut his hair he better make Plekanec leave his #turtleneck in Montreal where it belongs — Phil Caputo (@KidCapz) February 25, 2018 Everyone go buy a turtleneck, the Leafs just got plekanec — Babsocks (@Babsocks) February 25, 2018 As a longtime turtleneck aficionado, I want to welome Tomas Plekanec to Toronto. pic.twitter.com/zdDhXuh6rU — Adam Proteau (@Proteautype) February 25, 2018 The more I think about it...Plekanec to Toronto made a lot of sense. They already had the turtler in Kadri...now they have the turtleneck too. — Grant McCagg (@grantmccagg) February 26, 2018

On Monday, Plekanec met the Leafs in Tampa Bay and skated with the team for the first time in, you guessed it, his signature turtleneck.

There’s the newest Maple Leaf Tomas Plekanec arriving for morning skate in Tampa. Clean-shaven and wearing #19 (with a turtleneck) pic.twitter.com/KR38UguZjI — Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) February 26, 2018 Plekanec and his turtleneck, set for first #Leafs skate pic.twitter.com/aUyeCRNDLq — Terry Koshan (@koshtorontosun) February 26, 2018

Following practice, Plekanec was asked about the turtleneck and had some fun discussing it.

Not everything has changed for Plekanec:



"I didn't have to change the colours of the turtle neck," Tomas said with a grin. "That's a good thing."



Navy blue works for Habs & Leafs — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) February 26, 2018

The former Hab also discussed shaving to comply with the Leafs' rules.

Clean-shaven Plekanec:



"It was different looking in the mirror this morning, but that's the way it is. Those are the rules ... right away I got messages from guys that I have played with who played under Lou & they told me right away, 'You got to shave that.'" — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) February 26, 2018

It seems like the fans are divided on the turtleneck, but if Plekanec plays well, especially in the playoffs, we'd venture to guess that he'll start a fashion statement.

(H/T: Mark Masters)