The Resume

(January 12, 1979- )
Forward for the Ottawa Senators (1998-2005), Atlanta Thrashers (2005-08), Pittsburgh Penguins (2008), Detroit Red Wings (2008-09) and the Chicago Blackhawks
Drafted 12th overall by the Senators in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft

Why he might be annoying:

He was traded to the Thrashers hours after signing a three-year contract with the Senators.
His errant stick clipped Leafs defenseman Bryan Berard in the eye, nearly ending his career (2000).
He missed the 2004 All-Star Game due to injuries.
He bleaches his hair.
He spent the earlier part of his career on a Senators team that frequently underachieved in the playoffs.
He finished second to Chris Drury in Calder Trophy voting despite the fact he put up better numbers.

Why he might not be annoying:

He ranks among the top 10 in scoring for the Senators franchise.
He and Marcel became the 12th set of brothers to be drafted in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft.
He recovered from a career-threating ACL injury in time for his rookie season.
He was traded for Dany Heatley in a move which paid dividends for both franchises.
He set career highs during his first season with the franchise.
He was a member of the 1998 Portland (Oregon) Winterhawks Memorial Cup championship team.
He plays for the Slovakian team in international tournaments.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Atlanta Thrashers
• Chicago Blackhawks
• Detroit Red Wings
• European Hockey Players
• Hockey Hall of Famers (Ranked: 2020)
• Hockey Players Who Use Their Sticks as Weapons
• I Like To Showboat After Scoring Goals
• I Played on 5 or More Teams (Ranked: 5)
• Ice Hockey Players
• NHL All-Star Game Rosters [2012] (Ranked: 2)
• NHL Families (Ranked: 6)
• NHL Retired Numbers (Ranked: 81)
• Ottawa Senators
• Pittsburgh Penguins
• Profiles 19001-19250 (Ranked: 19037)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 04]
• Sports Illustrated's Greatest NHL Players By Jersey Number (Ranked: 81)
• Stanley Cup First Handoffs (Ranked: 2010)
• Western Hockey League Alumni

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 148 Votes: 51.35% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 208 Votes: 59.13% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 202 Votes: 73.76% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 106 Votes: 51.89% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 61 Votes: 62.30% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 70 Votes: 44.29% Annoying