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Vinny Prospal

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Hockey Player

The Resume

    (February 17, 1975- )
    Born in České Budějovice, Czech Republic
    Birth name is Vaclav Prospal
    Drafted 71st overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft
    Forward for the Philadelphia Flyers (1996-98, 2008), Ottawa Senators (1998-2000), Florida Panthers (2001), Tampa Bay Lightning (2001-03, 2005-08, 2008-09), Anaheim Mighty Ducks (2003-04), New York Rangers (2009-11) and the Columbus Blue Jackets

Why he might be annoying:

    He was injured during the Flyers first round series, which caused him to miss out on the team's run to the Stanley Cup Finals (1997).
    He missed out on playing in the Nagano Olympics after injuring his leg while in a scrum for the puck with Sens teammate Lance Pitlick.
    He played three separate stints with the Tampa Bay Lightning and two separate stints with the Philadelphia Flyers.
    He admitted to signing with the Ducks after being drawn to the area's golf courses.
    He bleached his hair blonde.
    Many American hockey broadcasters prefer to address him as Vinny, than his actual name, Vaclav.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He recorded 22 points at the start of the 2007-08 season, which was considered his best start.
    He is considered a solid two way player by hockey pundits.
    He was one of the few Tampa players who flourished under head coach John Tortorella.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying