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Steve Konowalchuk

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Hockey Player

The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    Despite giving the Capitals over 10 years of service, he was traded to Colorado for virtually nothing in return.
    He goes by the nickname 'Kono.'
    He missed the majority of the 2001-02 season due to a wrist injury.
    He cried when he got traded to Colorado.
    He shuffled back and forth between the Caps and their minor league affiliates during his first few seasons in the professional ranks.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was the first player born and raised in the state of Utah to make it to the NHL.
    He was forced to retire after he was diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome.
    He served as co-captain for the Capitals during the final seasons of his tenure with the team.
    He was considered the ultimate heart and soul player by former coaches and teammates alike.
    He was a member of the Capitals team that made their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals (1998).

Credit: Ricky


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying