The Resume

(April 23, 1958- )
Born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Drafted second overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft
Forward for the Washington Capitals (1978-82), Montreal Canadiens (1982-91) and the Vancouver Canucks (1991-93)
Hockey color commentator for TSN (1993-98) and for Vancouver Canucks broadcasts (1998-2002)
Assistant coach for the Vancouver Canucks (2008-10)
Head coach for the Canadian women's hockey team (2010)

Why he might be annoying:

He was a born again Christian.
He was considered Abe Pollin's favorite player during his stint with the Capitals.
It was rumoured Pollin was upset after general manager David Poile told him he traded Ryan to Montreal.
He missed the majority of the Canadiens 1986 Stanley Cup run due to injuries.
He took up motivational speaking as a side job.

Why he might not be annoying:

He served as the Capitals team captain during the last three seasons of the team's initial lean years.
He expressed genuine shock after being traded from Washington, as he enjoyed playing for the Capitals at a tine when no one did.
His trade to Montreal helped save the Capitals franchise in the long-term.
He earned a Stanley Cup ring as a member of the Canadiens (1986).
He finished his playing career with the hometown Canucks.
He was considered a solid two-way forward and excellent face-off specialist by hockey pundits.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• I am a Born-Again Christian
• I Come from Canada
• Ice Hockey Players
• Look at Me, I'm a Helmet Head
• Male Sportscasters
• Montreal Canadiens
• Profiles 51056-51250 (Ranked: 51197)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 31]
• Sport Coaches/Managers
• Vancouver Canucks
• Washington Capitals
• Western Hockey League Alumni

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 21 Votes: 76.19% Annoying