The Resume

(May 3, 1972- )
Born in Moscow, Russian Federation
Drafted 45th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft
Forward for the Detroit Red Wings (1990-2001), Buffalo Sabres (2001-02) and the Atlanta Thrashers (2002-10)

Why he might be annoying:

His name was considered too difficult to spell by North American hockey journalists.
Despite posting decent numbers in Detroit, he didn't receive a lot of mainstream exposure as a result of being on a superstar laden roster.
His lone season with the Sabres was plagued by injuries.
He initially clashed with Scotty Bowman over wearing #13, since the latter detested the number.

Why he might not be annoying:

He, along with Sergei Fedorov, Igor Larionov, Viacheslav Fetisov and Vladimir Konstantinov formed the famed 'Russian Five' tandem in the mid 1990's.
He was a member of the Red Wings back to back Stanley Cup victories in the late 1990's.
He had a successful career in the Russian leagues prior to establishing himself as a mainstay in the NHL.
He chose to reside in Atlanta, following the Thrashers relocation to Winnipeg, citing he and his family enjoyed the city's atmosphere.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Atlanta Thrashers
• Buffalo Sabres
• Detroit Red Wings
• European Hockey Players
• I am an Atlantonian
• Ice Hockey Players
• Profiles 33751-34000 (Ranked: 33967)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 18]

Year In Review:

In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying