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Tom Poti

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Hockey Player

The Resume

    (March 22, 1977- )
    Born in Worcester, Massachusetts
    Drafted 59th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft
    Defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers (1998-2002), New York Rangers (2002-06), New York Islanders (2006-07) and Washington Capitals (2007-11)
    NHL All-Rookie Team (1999)

Why he might be annoying:

    He is inconsistent for a defenseman.
    He was booed by both the Oiler and Ranger fans as a result.
    He was a healthy scratch for a handful of games during the 2005-06 season.
    He is extremely injury prone.
    Some hockey pundits feel he does not use his size to his advantage.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He majored in history at Boston University.
    He became the second defenseman in Beanpot Tournament history to earn MVP honors (1996).
    He was the first Oiler rookie defenseman in 12 years to earn All-Rookie Team honors.
    He was a member of the United States silver medal winning Olympic men's hockey team (2002).
    He suffers from severe food allergies and he often educates parents and children about the use of Epi-pens and food safe practices.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 23 Votes: 43.48% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 89.47% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 29 Votes: 65.52% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 37 Votes: 64.86% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 52 Votes: 67.31% Annoying