The Resume

(January 26, 1957- )
Born in Falconbridge, Ontario, Canada
Drafted first overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft
Forward for the Detroit Red Wings (1977-81), Buffalo Sabres (1981-83), Toronto Maple Leafs (1983-84) and HC Ambrì–Piotta (1984-92)

Why he might be annoying:

His NHL career was considered a disappointment, given his draft billing.
He was remembered for a controversial decision he made, rather than his accolades.
He sued the NHL, NHLPA along with the Red Wings for attempting to send him to Los Angeles as compensation for Rogie Vachon signing with Detroit.
He publicly complained that NHLPA director Alan Eagleson never had his back during the proceedings.
He was mistaken for his brother Dan, who was an on-ice official with the NHL.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was the second player in the history of the Red Wings to be selected first overall.
He set an IIHF World Juniors recorded when he recorded 18 points in a single tournament (1977).
He finished second to Mike Bossy in Calder Trophy voting (1978).
His lawsuit against both the NHL and NHLPA was considered one of the first cases to challenge antitrust laws in a collective bargaining agreement.
He established himself as a star in the Swiss leagues, upon his departure from the NHL.

Credit: Eddie Burphy

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Buffalo Sabres
• Detroit Red Wings
• Eddie Burphy's Profiles [Series 07]
• I Come from Canada
• Ice Hockey Players
• Look at Me, I'm a Helmet Head
• NHL First Overall Draft Picks (Ranked: 1977)
• Profiles 57501-57750 (Ranked: 57661)
• Toronto Maple Leafs
• Traded Athletes That Refused to Report

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying