The Resume

(January 16, 1981- )
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Drafted ninth overall by the New York Rangers in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft
Forward for the New York Rangers (2002-05), Phoenix Coyotes (2005-06), Calgary Flames (2006-07; 2008-10), Los Angeles Kings (2007) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (2010)
Also played for HC Bolzano (2004-05), Dynamo Moscow (2007-08), Timrå IK (2010-11), Dinamo Riga (2011-12) and EC KAC (2012-18)

Why he might be annoying:

He was a first round draft bust.
He was unable to establish himself as a top six forward in the NHL, and was nothing more then a depth player in that league.
He played on 10 different teams across six countries.
His longest stay with one team in any league was six years.
He and his wife appeared on the reality show ‘Hockey Wives.’

Why he might not be annoying:

He recorded 91 points during his rookie season with Moose Jaw of the WHL (1998-99).
Some hockey pundits felt he was never given a fair opportunity to earn a full-time roster spot.
He played in 295 career NHL games.
He established himself as a top six forward when he signed with EC KAC.
He and his wife Erica signed up for ‘Hockey Wives’ to give a glimpse into life as a hockey player playing overseas.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Arizona Coyotes
• Calgary Flames
• I Played on 5 or More Teams (Ranked: 5)
• Los Angeles Kings
• Neil Smith's 1999 Free Agent Shopping Spree
• New York Rangers
• Profiles 56501-56750 (Ranked: 56667)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 41]
• Toronto Maple Leafs
• Western Hockey League Alumni

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying