The Resume

(October 6, 1993- )
Born in Nizhnekamsk, Russian Federation
Drafted 1st overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft
Forward for the Edmonton Oilers (2012-16), St. Louis Blues (2016-17) and the Colorado Avalanche (2017-18)

Why he might be annoying:

His middle name is Railovich.
Some hockey pundits encouraged the bottom feeding teams to 'Fail for Nail' once his draft stock rose.
He sparked a minor controversy when he made statements about the 'Russian factor' in the North American media's coverage of the draft.
He sports a massive unibrow.
He admitted he learned English by watching 'The Jerry Springer Show.'
He exuberant goal scoring celebrations have drawn the ire of many hockey pundits.
After scoring his first NHL goal, he slid on his knees from the goal line to center ice.
His outlandish celebration prompted Don Cherry to call him an idiot on national television.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was the third consecutive first overall draft pick by the Oilers, behind Taylor Hall (2010) and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (2011).
He surpassed Nazem Kadri as the highest drafted Muslim player in NHL history.
He is considered to be the first major hockey star to come from the Russian Republic of Tatarstan.
He voluntarily chose to play his junior hockey in Canada, citing it would help his chances and draft stock considerably.
He recorded 101 points in his rookie season with Sarnia of the Ontario Hockey League (2010-11).
He was excited at the prospect of playing in Edmonton, as he wanted to continue his hockey career in a Canadian market.
He wore number 10 in honor of Pavel Bure, and when he was unable to wear it upon being drafted by the Oilers, he voluntarily changed his number to 64.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Colorado Avalanche
• Edmonton Oilers
• European Hockey Players
• I Like To Showboat After Scoring Goals
• Ice Hockey Players
• Muslim Sports Heroes
• NHL First Overall Draft Picks (Ranked: 2012)
• Ontario Hockey League Alumni
• Profiles 33251-33500 (Ranked: 33274)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 17]
• St. Louis Blues
• Unibrows

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 129 Votes: 55.81% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying