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Ken Dryden

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Hockey Player

The Resume

    (August 8, 1947- )
    Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Drafted 14th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1964 NHL Amateur Draft
    Goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens (1970–79)
    Conn Smythe Trophy winner (1971)
    Calder Memorial Trophy winner (1972)
    Vezina Trophy winner (1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979)
    President and general manager for the Toronto Maple Leafs (1997-99)
    Author of 'Face-Off at the Summit,' 'The Game,' 'Home Game: Hockey and Life in Canada,' 'The moved and the shaken: The story of one man's life' and 'In School: Our Kids, Our Teachers, Our Classrooms'
    Canadian Member of Parliament for the riding of York Centre (2004- )
    Hockey Hall of Fame inductee (1983)

Why he might be annoying:

    He refused to play for the Bruins, which prompted the team to trade him to the Canadiens in what would be considered one of the most lopsided trades of the 1960's.
    Despite playing a handful of games during the 1970-71 season, he was considered a rookie twice, which made him eligible for the Calder Trophy during his second NHL season.
    He initially refused to report to Canadiens training camp when he felt the team failed to give him a substantial offer due to his accolades.
    Despite being considered one of the NHL's great goalies, his career only lasted seven seasons as he opted to quit during the midst of his prime years.
    Although he was associated with the Canadiens, he opted to take a position with the rival Maple Leafs.
    He had an acrimonious relationship with Leafs head coach and later general manager Pat Quinn.
    He was considered one of many 'star candidates' nominated by Liberal Party leader Paul Martin in the 2004 Canadian federal election.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University and was a standout goaltender for the Cornell Big Red, guiding the hockey team to an NCAA championship (1967).
    Despite playing six games during the 1970-71 season, he played well enough to replace established starter Rogie Vachon as the team's goalie going into the playoffs.
    Despite having minimal experience in the NHL, his hot play helped guide the Canadiens to a Stanley Cup championship in which he earned Conn Smythe honors (1971).
    He was the starting goaltender for Canada at the 1972 Summit Series.
    While sitting out the 1973-74 season due to a contract holdout, he opted to pursue a law degree at McGill University.
    He, along with Al Michaels, provided the color commentary for the 'Miracle on Ice' game.
    Eighteen seasons after his final NHL game, the Canadiens retired his jersey #29 (December 2007).

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 148 Votes: 61.49% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 117 Votes: 37.61% Annoying