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Peter Budaj

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Hockey Player

The Resume

    (September 18, 1982- )
    Born in Banská Bystrica, Slovak Republic
    Drafted 63rd overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft
    Goaltender for the Colorado Avalanche (2005-2011), Montreal Canadiens (2011-2014) and the Winnipeg Jets

Why he might be annoying:

    His nickname is 'Buddha.'
    He is extremely religious.
    He frequently uses the crossing gesture prior to celebrating with his teammates following victories.
    He is the third Avalanche goaltender to be slapped with lofty expectations following the retirement of Patrick Roy.
    He has a picture of Ned Flanders holding a Slovakian flag on the back of his helmet.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He plays for Slovakia in international competition.
    He played in the YoungStars game at the 2007 NHL All-Star Game.
    Despite making a 1/3 of the salary Jose Theodore had during his stint with the team, he succesfully supplanted Theodore as the Avs #1 goalie.
    He established himself at the Canadian Major Junior level during his formative years.

Credit: Ricky


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 26 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 46.43% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 140 Votes: 48.57% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 54 Votes: 75.93% Annoying