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Hockey Player
The Resume
(February 20, 1942- )
Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Forward for the Chicago Blackhawks (1963-67), Boston Bruins (1967-75) and New York Rangers (1975-81)
Hart Trophy Winner (1969, 1974)
Art Ross Trophy Winner (1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974)
Stanley Cup Winner (1970, 1972)
Lester B. Pearson Winner (1972, 1974)
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (1984)
Head coach of the New York Rangers (1986, 1989)
General manager and part-owner for the Tampa Bay Lightning (1992-98)
Why he might be annoying
His nickname is 'Espo.'
He was a slow skater.
He bears a striking resemblance to Sylvester Stallone.
He frequently made bad trades as a general manager.
He lashed out against the Canadian fans in the 1974 Canada Cup.
Many pundits feel that he received the bid for the Tampa franchise as a result of his hall-of-fame credentials.
He refused to name a captain for the Lightning's first couple seasons.
He was fired by the Lightning four games into the 1998-99 season.
Why he might not be annoying
He is the first player in NHL history to record 100+ points in a season.
He was a member of the Bruins Stanley Cup championship teams of the 1970's.
He played alongside his brother Tony in Chicago.
He set the NHL record for goals in a season with 76 (1970-71).
He was a member of Team Canada during the 1972 Summit Series.
He signed Manon Rheaume to an NHL contract.
He was a playmaking forward during his career.
He finished second to Gordie Howe in scoring categories at the time of his retirement.
His son-in-law is former NHL'er Alexander Selivanov.
Credit: Ricky
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 32 Votes: 53.12% Annoying
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