The Resume

(December 23, 1964-May 4, 2023)
Born in Chaomutov, Czech Republic
Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 5th round of the NHL Entry Draft (1983)
Played for the Detroit Red Wings (1985-1990, 1999), Edmonton Oilers (1990-1993, 1997), Tampa Bay Lightning(1993-1996), Los Angeles Kings(1996), and Pittsburgh Penguins (1997)

Why he might be annoying:

He frequently broke his sticks after scoring goals.
He was arrested for drunk driving and charged with four misdemeanours (1989).
He was an alcoholic in the earlier stages of his career.
He told a reporter he'd rather work in a car wash than play for the Penguins.
His coaches described him as being lazy and unmotivated.
He was a journeyman player.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was a versatile winger.
He was the first player to defect from Czechoslovakia to an American NHL franchise.
He wore #85 to commemerate his defection to North America.
He eclipsed Gordie Howe's franchise record for most goals scored in a single post-season (1988).
He, along with Joe Murphy and Adam Graves, were traded to the Oilers and were key cogs in the team's Stanley Cup championship run (1990).

Credit: Ricky & reload

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Detroit Red Wings
• Edmonton Oilers
• European Hockey Players
• I Died in 2023 (Ranked: 58)
• I Played on 5 or More Teams (Ranked: 5)
• I was Arrested for DUI/DWI
• Ice Hockey Players
• Look at Me, I'm a Helmet Head
• Los Angeles Kings
• Pittsburgh Penguins
• Political Asylum Seekers
• Profiles 19751-20000 (Ranked: 19980)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 06]
• Sports Illustrated's Greatest NHL Players By Jersey Number (Ranked: 85)
• Supersized Egos
• Tampa Bay Lightning

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 66 Votes: 53.03% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 11 Votes: 18.18% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 52 Votes: 40.38% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 127 Votes: 51.97% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 79 Votes: 44.30% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 34 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 83 Votes: 55.42% Annoying