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Kevin McCarthy (NHL)

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The Resume

    (July 14, 1957- )
    Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Drafted 17th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1977 NHL Entry Draft
    Defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers (1977-79, 1985-87), Vancouver Canucks (1979-83) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (1983-85)
    Assistant coach for the Hartford Whalers (1992-95), Carolina Hurricanes (1999-2009), Philadelphia Flyers (2009-13) and the Nashville Predators
    Director of pro scouting for the Philadelphia Flyers (1990-92)
    Stanley Cup champion (2006)

Why he might be annoying:

    He shares his name with both an actor and a politician.
    He was traded to the Canucks during his second NHL season, as the Flyers felt he was a liability due to a pre-existing hip condition.
    He missed the Canucks' Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup Finals due to injuries (1982).
    Despite playing close to five seasons as a full time NHL player, he spent the final seasons of his career in the minor leagues.
    He was both hired and fired alongside Peter Laviolette twice.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was considered one of the more skilled defensemen to play in his hometown of Winnipeg.
    Despite missing the Canucks' Cinderella run, he is still listed as being the team captain in official records.
    He was considered a valuable locker room presence at the end of his career.
    He earned a Stanley Cup ring as an assistant coach with the Hurricanes (2006).

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying