Hockey Player
The Resume
(April 15, 1959- )
Played for the Edmonton Oilers (1979-92, 1996-98) and New York Rangers (1992-96)
Head coach of the Edmonton Oilers (1999-2000)
General manager of the Edmonton Oilers (2000- )
Stanley Cup Champion (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1994)
King Clancy Award Winner (1990)
Why he might be annoying
His nickname was 'Vish.'
He was one of seven former Oilers who player on the Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup championship team.
His prime years were overshadowed by those of Gretzky, Messier, Kurri, Coffey and Fuhr.
He wore the broomball helmet.
Despite his credentials, he failed to win a Norris Trophy.
He was forced to retire from an active career as a result of an ear infection.
He resigned after one season as Oilers head coach.
Why he might not be annoying
He was the first Oiler draft pick in franchise history.
He was a member of all five of the Oilers Stanley Cup championship teams.
He is the franchise leader for most games played in an Oilers uniform.
He was the assistant general manager for Canada's gold medal winning men's hockey team (2002).
He is married to Canadian olympic skiier Karen Percy.
He succeeded the legendary Mark Messier as Oilers captain.
He made the playoffs 18 times during his 19 year career.
Credit: Ricky
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Year In Review:
For 2021, as of last week, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 16 Votes: 31.25% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 43 Votes: 67.44% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 60.61% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 93 Votes: 73.12% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 50 Votes: 46.00% Annoying
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