The Resume

(February 27, 1953- )
Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Drafted 5th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft
Goaltender for the St. Louis Blues (1973-75) and the New York Rangers (1975-83)
President of the St. Louis Blues (2006-12) and the Columbus Blue Jackets
Hockey Analyst for MSG Network (1983-84, 1986-2006), CBC Hockey Night in Canada (1984-86, 1996-2006), NHL on NBC (1990-94, 2005-06), NHL on ABC (1992-94, 1999-2005) and NHL on Versus (2005-06)
Lester Patrick Award Winner (2004)

Why he might be annoying:

He wore 00 on his jersey.
His career was derailed by injuries.
His final career record was 123-124-39.
He failed to live up to his draft billing.
He frequently was assigned to the minors.
He refuses to fire Larry Pleau as the Blues general manager, despite the fact that he has practically taken credit for the team's player acquisitions.
He shares his name with the British entertainer.

Why he might not be annoying:

He guided the Rangers to the 1979 Stanley Cup Finals on an injured knee.
He is respected by his peers in the broadcasting business.
He was the first goaltender in NHL history to make the transition from the junior ranks to the NHL.
Unlike many American hockey broadcasters, he brings extensive knowledge and analysis of the game to American viewers.
He is a naturalized American citizen.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Horseshoe Haircut
• I Come from Canada
• Ice Hockey Players
• Just a Dollar Short [People who Just Missed]
• Male Sportscasters
• New York Rangers
• NHL Goaltenders
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 334)
• People with John or Mary in their Names
• Profiles 20501-20750 (Ranked: 20730)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 08]
• Sports Illustrated's Greatest NHL Players By Jersey Number
• St. Louis Blues
• Walruses

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 43 Votes: 44.19% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 28 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 42 Votes: 57.14% Annoying