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Ivan Barbashev

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Hockey Player

The Resume

    (December 14, 1995- )
    Born in Moscow, Russian Federation
    Drafted 33rd overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft
    Forward for the St. Louis Blues
    Stanley Cup champion (2019)

Why he might be annoying:

    His nickname is 'Barbie.'
    He frequently has to put up with sports journalists using fragments of the 1997 pop song in their headlines pertaining to him.
    His surname is actually spelt Barbashyov, but was anglicized to Barbashev to make it easier for the North American media.
    His style of play was described as too intense.
    He threatened to sign in the KHL if the Blues didn't give him a substantial contract offer.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is a versatile player who excels in any situation.
    He was a member of the Blues team that won the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history (2019).
    He doesn't mind the 'Barbie' references he gets cause of his last name.
    He earned All-Rookie Team honors during his tenure with Moncton in the QMJHL.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying