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Jake Walman

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Hockey Player

The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    He has a baby face with a beard.
    He, along with USA Hockey attempted to circumvent the nationality rule in order to guarantee him a roster spot for the 2016 World Juniors.
    The IIHF deemed him ineligible to play for the U.S. as he hadn't met the requirement of playing two consecutive years in the country.
    He struggled to adapt to playing in the NHL during his first couple seasons.
    He was deemed expendable by the Blues, which played a role in his trade to Detroit.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He holds dual citizenship as a result of being born to a Canadian father and an American mother.
    He was considered a highly sought after player during his tenure at Providence College.
    He was a member of the Blues team that played in the 2022 NHL Winter Classic.
    He embraced his trade to the Red Wings, after he was given an opportunity to establish himself as a full-time player.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying