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Oliver Kylington

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Hockey Player

The Resume

    (May 19, 1997- )
    Born in Stockholm, Sweden
    Drafted 60th overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft
    Defenseman for the Calgary Flames
    Last name pronounced Shillington

Why he might be annoying:

    He is prone to turning the puck over at crucial times.
    He didn't return to the NHL until three years after making his league debut.
    He struggled to stay healthy enough to make the Flames roster in his first few seasons with the team.
    He publicly lashed out at the Flames organization, after he felt they were stalling his development.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was born to a Swedish father and an Eritrean mother.
    He is the first NHL player of Eritrean descent to play in the league.
    He paid his dues after six years and was able to earn a full-time roster spot with the Flames.
    He was part of an initiative that saw NHL players travel to Kenya to help grow the game in African nations.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 192 Votes: 54.17% Annoying