The Resume

(June 29, 1959- )
Born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Drafted sixth overall by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft
Defenseman for the Birmingham Bulls (1978-79) and the Minnesota North Stars (1979-89)
Head coach for the Chicago Blackhawks (1995-98), Anaheim Mighty Ducks (1998-2000) and the Ottawa Senators (2008-09)

Why he might be annoying:

He opted to forego his final season of junior eligibility to play in the World Hockey Association.
His playing career ended prematurely as a result of chronic hip injuries.
Despite being a North Stars great, his first NHL coaching job came with the rival Chicago Blackhawks.
He coached the Blackhawks when their streak of 28 consecutive playoff appearances was snapped (1998).
He was fired by the Senators after 48 games with the team.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was one of Wayne Gretzky's last teammates in Sault Ste. Marie.
He was a member of the first North Stars team to reach the Stanley Cup Finals (1981).
He spent his entire NHL playing career with the North Stars
He served as the North Stars team captain for seven seasons, which was a franchise record prior to the relocation to Dallas.
He was a successful coach in the junior hockey ranks, prior to his appointment with the Blackhawks.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Anaheim Ducks
• Chicago Blackhawks
• Dallas Stars
• I Come from Canada
• Ice Hockey Players
• NHL Defensemen
• Ontario Hockey League Alumni
• Ottawa Senators
• Profiles 45251-45500 (Ranked: 45333)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 24]
• Sport Coaches/Managers

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying