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Darcy Rota

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The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    He was unable to maintain his consistency as a scorer at the NHL level.
    He was traded alongside Ivan Boldirev twice.
    He never played a full season during his career.
    His acquisition by the Canucks was amped up by local media, due to the fact he was a Vancouver native.
    His career in Vancouver was overshadowed by that of Stan Smyl's.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His decision to become a two-way forward paid dividends as he proved to be a key cog for the teams he played on.
    He was a member of the final Flames team to play in Atlanta.
    He embraced the opportunity to play for his hometown team, and had a following of fans who called themselves the 'Rota Rooters.'
    He was an integral part of the Canucks run to the 1982 Stanley Cup Finals.
    He underwent spinal fusion surgery, which played a factor in his decision to retire.

Credit: Ricky


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    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying