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Jeff Skinner

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Hockey Player

The Resume

    (May 16, 1992- )
    Born in Markham, Ontario, Canada
    Drafted seventh overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
    Forward for the Carolina Hurricanes (2010- )
    Calder Memorial Trophy winner (2011)

Why he might be annoying:

    Some hockey pundits felt he was rushed to the NHL prematurely.
    He initially pursued a career in figure skating before shifting his focus to hockey.
    His figure skating background was enough bait for opposing players to taunt him.
    He was the youngest player in the NHL during the 2010-11 season.
    He is considered a pretty boy.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He defied the odds and spent the entire season with the Hurricanes, earning the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year.
    He was the youngest person in the history of North American professional sports to play in an All-Star Game before his 19th birthday.
    He admits his background in figure skating helped with his speed and skills on the ice.
    He provides a secondary scoring presence to Eric Staal in Carolina.

Credit: Ricky


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying