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Alexei Zhitnik

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Hockey Player

The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    His last name is actually pronounced 'Shit-nik.'
    He was a journeyman player in the later stages of his career.
    He played on three different teams during the 2006-07 season.
    Despite his reputation as a bone crushing defenseman, he was largely considered ineffective during his stint with Atlanta.
    He was accused of being a dirty player by other players.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He played the first three seasons of his career with Wayne Gretzky.
    He established himself as a mainstay on the Sabres defense after being acquired by the team in a trade.
    He was the eighth European born defenseman to play 1,000 career NHL games (2007).
    He played for the USSR in international competition and later the CIS and Russia following the fall of communism.
    He was a physical defenseman who wasn't afraid to deliver a bone-crushing hit or stick up for his teammates when needed.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 46 Votes: 34.78% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 56 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying