Sean Avery, talking about goaltender Martin Brodeur, Teams: Hartford Whalers (1993-95), St. Louis Blues (1995-2004), Edmonton Oilers (2005-06), Anaheim Ducks (2006-09), Philadelphia Flyers (2010-11). Creepy. The future Hall of Famer also nearly became the first NHL player to kill somebody on the ice in an era without helmets. He was the perpetrator. Yeah, thats about as close as the coward will ever come to a hat trick. Chris Nilan, March 2022, after mocking injured Drouin in an internet rant, Teams: Minnesota Wild (2009-10), Chicago Blackhawks (2010-12), New York Rangers (2012), Buffalo Sabres (2012-14), San Jose Sharks (2014-15), Arizona Coyotes (2015), Montreal Canadiens (2015), Scott qualifies as the biggest goon in pucks' history in more ways than one 6-foot-7.75 of violence and a quarter-inch of hockey skills. Subban is (too) well known for his lust for attention and demonstrative ways. Adam Gretz, CBSsports.com, Teams: Montreal Canadiens (2010-16), Nashville Predators (2016-19), New Jersey Devils (2019-22). 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. For days, Toronto star Ace Bailey lay near death with a massive brain injury, the result of a thunderous hit from behind. In todays video we'll be talking about The Worst Referee in NHL History-Copyright DisclaimerUnder Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for Fair Use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and more. TheHockeyWriters.com. Free to wreak havoc again after serving out the 21-game . "And we need to keep up, too.". A tough, 30-second test on the bike. After the first shift, hes yelling at us from their bench that hes coming after us, and then he does that. Each year, officials convene for their own training camp. News, results, pictures, videos and discussion from Larry Brooks, New York Post, Teams: Winnipeg Jets (1988-1991, Chicago Blackhawks (1991-93), Hartford Whalers (1994), Edmonton Oilers (1994-97), Tampa Bay Lightning (1997-98), San Jose Sharks (1998-2003), Colorado Avalanche (2003), Toronto Maple Leafs (2003-04), Calgary Flames (2005-06). He treats everybody like shit, said an unnamedCentral Division player as per The Athletic. Joey Crawford (no relation), with 25 votes. The guy remains one of the most hated athletes in Beantown to this day worse than Bucky Bleepin Dent even and that will rightfully remain his legacy. San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture, Teams: Vancouver Canucks (2005-17), Ottawa Senators (2017-18). 2023 NHL Draft top prospect Zach Benson may be small, but he can do it all. The guy is known more for the very, very late blindside hit that ruined the career of New York Islanders forward Pierre Turgeon in the 1993 playoffs than anything else he did on the ice. If you're new to the channel please leave a like, comment, and subscribe as it would help me and the channel. What did it say for the league that the Penguins needed an enforcer like this to hoist back-to-back Stanley Cups? ), ''I didn't intend to hurt Chris Chelios. Buffalo Sabres teammate Ryan Miller, Teams: Philadelphia Flyers (2007-08, 2013-14), Tampa Bay Lightning (2008-12), Colorado Avalanche (2012-13), Pittsburgh Penguins (2014-15), Arizona Coyotes (2015-16). Kaprizov led the Wild with 75 points (40 goals, 35 assists) in 67 games this season. Worst referee was all over the place, with 23 different officials getting votes, including McCauley and two linesmen. NHL, and lastly, MMA. The first ended with The Rock in a jail cell after he assaulted a referee in the stands, while the second was a gruesome stick duel that left them bruised and bloodied. While the guy had some talent, its the cold-blooded head hit that will forever be his legacy. I don't want anyone over five seconds." No wonder his act wore thin even on teammates. This McMeathead is known for two things: 1) an unconscionable two-handed stick swing that darn near killed Vancouver Canucks enforcer Donald Brashear late in a 2000 game and 2) an illegal stick penalty in the 1993 Stanley Cup Final that might have cost the Kings their first-ever league championship. I don't need people dictating to me how to do my job." "But I love what I do now. Bleacher Report, Teams: Phoenix Coyotes (2006-09), Philadelphia Flyers (2009-11), Los Angeles Kings (2013), New York Rangers (2014), Chicago Blackhawks (2011-12, 2014-15). Gov. Before becoming an official, O'Rourke spent time in the ECHL, suiting up for the Erie Panthers and Louisiana IceGators, where he picked up penalties instead of calling them. His greatest achievement was the Rob Ray Rule, which required pugilists to keep their jerseys and shoulder pads buttoned down. He simply has nothing to contribute and knows that he no longer has a place in the league." The Top Ten 1 Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Athletics annual player poll results are out. Over the last 12 months, soccer fans have targeted him with an astonishing 10,141 negative posts, with a large chunk of those (3,000+) coming in August after he controversially gave Chelsea's Reece James a first-half red card against Liverpool - the . On the ice, he constantly went out of his way to maim opponents. He was followed by veteran ref Kelly Sutherland at 15%. Referee Brandon Schrader - 10 games as a linesman. In Chicago, that means salads. I think now if you can't skate, you can't play. "But we have some guys going [longer than] 105 inches." He was also ordered not to play against Donald Brashear during that time." 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The Sabres have been one of the biggest jokes in pro sports for years, and this guy is the punch line. Which is to say, very much so. Yahoo Sports, Teams: Hartford Whalers (1984-91), Pittsburgh Penguins (1991-95), New York Rangers (1995-99), Detroit Red Wings (1999), Philadelphia Flyers (1999-2000). (Seriously, some people would love to wring his neck if they could just find it.) The perpetrator issued a tearful apology afterward, but it was too late to undo the damage to the victim, the sport, the league and his legacy. Joan Laporta came armed with four boxes, 633 referee reports and 43 CDs as he finally broke FC Barcelona's silence over allegations that they tried to buy favourable decisions from officials . which works out well, because he can find gyms all over the country. . "That hit is what happens when you watch Don Cherry rock em sock em videos from age 5 to 18. When New York Islanders goalie Billy Smith and this Flyboys captain went at it, as they were prone to do, we kinda rooted for them both to lose. Long-jump test. He was followed by veteran ref Kelly Sutherland at 15%. "Some teams have gotten better over the years in how they treat us," says O'Rourke, an 18-year NHL vet. Pat Quinn, Teams: New York Islanders (1992-96), Pittsburgh Penguins (1998-2008), New York Rangers (2002-07). Like when he bit the finger of future Hall of Famer Patrice Bergeron in a scrum, for instance. You wanted to drop it on the floor and watch it splatter to smithereens, didnt you? (Its hockey. We have to work harder, come in and do something about it." Evander Kane, Teams: Chicago Blackhawks (2011-16, 2019-21), Montreal Canadiens (2016-2019). I talked to PK and he told me this is just a bad habit that has crept into his game. And when the prima donna didnt get his way and the refs allowed him to get away with a lot he resorted to enough elbows, high sticks and foot-stomps to warrant not two, not four, not six but eight suspensions. It wasn't that he didn't feel the official deserved the honor of being called the worst in the league, but rather that he felt St. Pierre would relish in it. Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers fans are gonna particularly love this. In-season workouts vary from official to official. Two-minute plank. The season is defined by exhausting travel -- most refs typically work three games a week, meaning they're on the road 19-21 days a month -- and their ultimate goal is to skate in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Tiger Williams, Teams: Vancouver Canucks (1998-2008), Washington Capitals (2008), Pittsburgh Penguins (2008-2013), Minnesota Wild (2013-15). Its honestly like he hates the players. I always thought there was kind of a way to come in the back door.. The only player to reach four figures in points and penalty minutes in league history resorted to cheap tactics that riled opponents and smeared his reputation, sad to say. 7. "In the '90s, when I started, it was still a rough-and-tumble, physical league. A referee could view up to a hunder games during a season. "They always try to play with our minds. Stickerelli twice conked Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Luke Richardson on the head and spent a few hours in jail as a result. More often, a stigma haunts refs; they've been conditioned by abuse and scapegoating since juniors. It's me." Monty McCutchen, with 13 votes. "From 2008 to 2012, his most prolific years as a point producer, Burrows amassed four consecutive seasons with more than 25 goals, including a career high of 35 in 2009-10, in which he led the team in that category. In fact, dislike him or not, few opponents had just cause to truly not respect him. NESN.com, Teams: Detroit Red Wings (1951-53), Chicago Blackhawks (1953-54), Philadelphia Flyers (1967-69), This maniacal defenseman had a rather brief NHL career, but he pissed off (and terrorized) so many opponents in his earlier minor league days, there was room for him here. The two most notable of these were both in 2007, both record-breaking at the time, and both due to a deliberate intent to injure another player." Yet the league routinely turns a blind eye to his dirty play. Kessel, 28, is having the least productive season of his career since his sophomore campaign." ", Says Rody: "There are 68 guys, and we all have our own way to work out, but as we're committed, and working hard, we're going to do the best job we can every night.". What do you call brain-dead penalties, half-assed effort and questionable injuries? 2. PErhaps the most interesting aspect of the responses to this question however was the fact that one official won by a landslide. It wasnt just that Lucic could beat opponents with a punch as well as a goal that pissed them off. Of the 441 respondents surveyed, 32.7% . ), "Its just the little things he tries to get away with, and you cant get away with things now just because there are so many cameras. 10. I've never tried to hurt anybody. In fact, the 39th-leading penalty minutes leader of all time has never been suspended or fined by the league for anything. Peel's career as an NHL referee came to a halt after his voice was picked up by a TV microphone saying he wanted to call a penalty against the Predators during their game against the Detroit Red . "You should be pissed off. It's freaking Philly, period. Michael Farber, Sports Illustrated, 1998, Teams: Washington Capitals (2005-present). The mammoth Washington Capitals forward is currently public enemy No. Kaleta was up to no good so often, he knew league police chief Brendan Shanahan on a first-name basis. They have Smith to thank for that. But that won't work with our club. ", He'll also check in when officials cycle through Buffalo, where he's based. "Zeidel was a hockey nomad who probably had as much as anyone to do with rooting that first Flyer team to Philadelphia. "Smitty has probably prolonged a lot of guy's careers," Rody says. He also could speak French and English, which made him one of the most versatile smack talkers ever. 8. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, Teams: Detroit Red Wings (2001-03), Los Angeles Kings (2003-2007), Dallas Stars (2008), New York Rangers (2007-12), This psychopath admits that he was unhinged from as far back as he can remember. W hen picking the most hated hockey players in National Hockey League (NHL) history, it's a fine line between genuine hatred, downright jealousy and grudging respect. By Scott Wheeler. The guy never played another game. As ex-teammate Troy Brouwer once said, Some nights you didn't even know if he was gonna come to the rink. Then, he took his attitutde to Philadelphia, where the Flyboys head coach and his team peeved off even more people. I just did what I had to do to play. We've got 20 guys without brains." It was a pretty dirty play in my opinion. StanleyCupofChowder.com. Ott had value as a dogged defender, efficient face-off specialist and occasional scorer who could invade heads. Even after retirement, the lunatic smashed the car mirror of a neighbor whom he claimed had tried to run him over. Just a good communicator, hes honest with you when you get a penalty or when you do something he didnt call, he gives you fair warning.. Some hits are borderline. Yeah, he is a dirty hockey player, and I think that everybody realizes that, sniper Mike Gartner once said. He took on all lightweights but often turtled or hid behind referees against tough guys. He's since gained a reputation as a careless player . No, more like Big Piece of Excrement. For more player comments on the officials and the rest of the 2020 NHL Player Poll, head on over to The Athletic. The judge ruled the 18 stitches were unintentional and acquitted him. 2022-23; 2021-22; 2020-21; 2019-20; 2018-19; 2017-18; 2016 . Don Brennan, The Ottawa Sun, Teams: Nashville Predators (2003-12), Detroit Red Wings (2012-14), 2014-16), Chicago Blackhawks (2016-17). One would think that a defenseman with 6-foot-6 size and considerable talent would be a better human, but in the case of this ogre, one couldnt be more wrong. As the first player to reach 200 penalty minutes in one season, Leapin Louie dragged the enforcer role to a historic low. I hate all of their teams across all sports. O'Rourke, meanwhile, is a CrossFit junkie. "Some guys are down to 4.39 seconds. The guy had a huge Napoleon complex and the suspensions to prove it. I would say the teams most hated are Pittsburgh because of Crosby and Vegas because of how the league set them up to be good and because of their pregame nonsense. Shore claimed the blow was accidental but was suspended for 21 games, anyway. His short fuse and two-fisted talents incurred the wrath of opponents around the league. When it doesn't, it's an odd-man rush the other way." Players surveyed by The Athletic named Wes McCauley as the league's best referee, with #4 garnishing a whopping 71% of the vote. "I don't need them to be at 8 percent [body fat] like [Pavel] Bure or [Mark] Messier, though some guys are. But nooooo, he chose to be the worst kind of coward, the kind that purposely tries to injure people and blames others for his behavior. "If a guy is slipping, Smitty goes and lives with them for a week," Walkom says. For a franchise that has been around for only two decades, it's hard to argue that the team deserves this . Danny Crawford, who got 30 votes. "But I love what I do now." Kelly Sutherland (referee) and Dallas Stars - 20 times. "I hate hearing, 'You guys aren't accountable, you don't care about the game,'" O'Rourke says. Referee Rob Shick hit both players with match penalties for intent to injure. One of the most interesting questions posed to players this year was one regarding who the"worst referee in the league"currently is, and the response from the players provided some very interesting insights indeed. Note: All stats are through Dec. 8, 2022. (Remember that goofy WWE belt routine?). His career lowlight came in a handshake line when he threatened to kill Dale Weise the next season. It's tough to play alongside guys like those because you don't know what you're gonna get out of 'em. TheHockeyWriters.com. The B's possess a 60 . Remember those chants at old Chicago Stadium?Di-no sucks! "I dont think Im a dirty player. "If you don't care about hockey, you're not going to be an official; what a stupid job to take if you don't love the game. O'Rourke was standing on the Zamboni end by the wall and, as he notes, not where he was supposed to be. By almost all accounts, the first great NHL defenseman was almost as nasty as he was talented. The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and national television coverage for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, which begins Monday, April 17. That's right, a blender. . Some hits are flat-out dirty. Howe connected with his first punch, which stopped Fontinato in his tracks the sound of Howe's fist hitting Fontinato's face again and again made a permanent impression on those who heard it. Taylor trended on Twitter after his horrible performance in the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Arsenal in 2020. In becoming the franchises first real character, he helped give it a spine." 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