The Resume

(January 13, 1973- )
Drafted by the Winnipeg Jets as the 204th pick in the 1992 NHL Draft
Member of the Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes (1994-99), Tampa Bay Lightning (2001-04), Chicago Blackhawks (2005-09, 2013-14) and the Edmonton Oilers (2009-13)
Four-time All-Star (1998, 1999, 2002, 2003)
Won Stanley Cup (2004)

Why he might be annoying:

His name is hard to pronounce and spell.
Hockey analysts often criticize him for fatiguing too easily.
He has many nicknames, including 'Habby,' 'Nik,' 'the Bulin Wall' and 'the Nyetminder.'
'The Bulin Wall' is a play on his last name, Khabibulin, and the Berlin Wall.
He sat out the 1999-00 season due to disputes dealing with his contract.
He was a smoker (quit in 2000).

Why he might not be annoying:

He is left handed.
Although being the 204th pick in the '92 draft, he went on to become Phoenix's everyday goalie 4 years later.
His old mask was a play on his nickname, 'the Bulin Wall,' and the album cover to Pink Floyd's 'The Wall.'
ESPN.com called him 'the best Russian goalie since [Vladislav] Tretiak,' who happens to be his childhood hero.
He helped lead the Russian hockey team to the Bronze medal during the 2002 Olympic games.
He recorded 4 shutouts in 16 playoff games (2004).
He is the fourth goalie to post a shut out during an All-Star game.
He enjoys playing tennis in his off time.
His favorite TV show is 'Seinfeld.'

Credit: His Name is Robert

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Arizona Coyotes
• Bleacher Report's Top 100 Goaltenders in NHL History (Ranked: 36)
• Chicago Blackhawks
• Edmonton Oilers
• European Hockey Players
• His Name is Robert's Profiles [Series 7]
• I am Left Handed - Male [H-P]
• Ice Hockey Players
• NHL Goaltenders
• Profiles 11251-11500 (Ranked: 11437)
• Tampa Bay Lightning
• Winnipeg Jets

Year In Review:

In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 73 Votes: 49.32% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 83 Votes: 65.06% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 61 Votes: 37.70% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 37 Votes: 59.46% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 86 Votes: 75.58% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 251 Votes: 72.51% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 225 Votes: 58.67% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 232 Votes: 54.74% Annoying