Sneaky. Kelly Sutherland (referee) and Dallas Stars - 20 times. I was sick to my stomach last night knowing what happened watching the video. He was King Henry VIII on skates, a madman who treated intruders like so many Anne Boleyns around the net. Claude Lemieux to Cam Neely after Neely's cameo in the 1994 film "Dumb and Dumber", Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins (1983-85, 1993-94), Edmonton Oilers (1985-88, 1998-99), Los Angeles Kings (1988-96), New York Rangers (1996), San Jose Sharks (1996-98), Boston Bruins (1999-2000). 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. Not surprisingly, the most hated NHL player according to the study's findings is Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals. He simply has nothing to contribute and knows that he no longer has a place in the league." Which is to say, very much so. In addition, the NHL announced broadcast information for both events. Game 1: Monday at Carolina (Time and TV TBA) The Carolina Hurricanes' quest to take next step . Its pretty gutless. He sobbed his way out of Edmonton after one successful season, wimped out on the Florida Panthers in the playoffs and mocked the media more than once. wasnt known for his smarts, either, but a person had to have the IQ of a hockey puck to freight-train Boston immortal Bobby Orr in a playoff game. Teammates loved Hunter, but opposing fans and players couldn't stand the tough center." "In this business, we're not making millions of dollars like these players are. I couldn't maintain that forever," says Nagy, who has slimmed from his playing weight of 205-210 pounds to 193. Players surveyed by The Athletic named Wes McCauley as the league's best referee, with #4 garnishing a whopping 71% of the vote. Islanders: 42-31-9, 93 points. To compensate, he undertakes a serious pregame stretching routine, and also does yoga with his wife twice a week, which he says also helps with his balance. You take the hook and holding and a little bit of the physicality out of the game, and the speed ratcheted up twofold. (Have you ever seen the Flyers win the Cup? His career lowlight came in a handshake line when he threatened to kill Dale Weise the next season. He has never evershown himself to be any more than a moronic skidmark that keeps showing fans who just want a game to finish with a winner and a loser that we have a long way to go." I dont think Im dirty. Every fan and pundit around the National Hockey League has an opinion on just about everything that is hockey related, but one group that we do not often get to hear from on interesting topics surrounding the game are the players themselves. A few years ago, he eliminated mayonnaise from the officials' training-camp menu, which caused a small revolt because of dry sandwiches. He owns the unofficial record for most testicular procedures performed with his stick in league history. ", "(Semin) will also be a source of frustration because of the occasional missed assignment defensively, poorly timed line change or penalty, or turnover at the blue line because he is trying to do too much on his own with the puck. It's better for everybody.". 10. Norbert_Sykes 2 yr. ago. Brandon Worley, SB Nation, Teams: Montreal Canadiens (2005-10), Anaheim Ducks (2011), Vancouver Canucks (2011-13), St. Louis Blues (2013-15), Pittsburgh Penguins (2015). 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 . Andrew Shaw, Teams: Philadelphia Flyers (2011-15), Boston Bruins (2015-16), Arizona Coyotes (2017-18), Nashville Predators (2018-19), Calgary Flames (2019-21). Of the 441 respondents surveyed, 32.7% . Rob Ray to reporters asking him about a fight, Teams: Atlanta Thrashers (2009-11), Winnipeg Jets (2011-15), Buffalo Sabres (2015-18), San Jose Sharks (2018-21), Edmonton Oilers (2021-present). . In his prime, this designated hitter was suspended 13 times in a span of 12 seasons. The big lug repeatedly crossed the line yet acted like some kind of moral authority. Yo-yo running test. 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. He tried to convince us that wasnt the real him in an emotional apology, but a lot of us knew better. 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." Buffalo Sabres. So when Neil says he didn't mean to poke Blue Jackets tough-guy Jared Boll in the eye during their first period scrap Tuesday, it's hard not to believe him." In fact, dislike him or not, few opponents had just cause to truly not respect him. We've got 20 guys without brains." He grabbed Fontinato's sweater with one hand, fired back repeatedly with the other. The Cookee Monster could play a little bit. All he did was skate in circles and pick fights, even one with pansy Phil Kessel of all people. The guy turned more stomachs than a week-old burrito wherever he went. Referees are identified by their red or orange armbands. "Go as fast as you can for 5 yards one way, stop, then 10 yards the other way, then 5 yards to the middle," Smith says. For days, Toronto star Ace Bailey lay near death with a massive brain injury, the result of a thunderous hit from behind. ESPN put out a special on "The Top 10 Most Hated NHL Players of All Time," and it ranked Claude second, behind only Sean Avery. Nothing good comes from those vids. And he never leaves for a trip without his black-and-white striped uniform -- which he is responsible for transporting (and laundering) himself between cities -- his skates, gym clothes, toiletries and a high-powered blender. Unfortunately for Fontinato, Howe remained conscious and was now incensed. "My workout is the hardest part of my day," O'Rourke says. Tootoo earned his shot in the NHL as a high-energy winger who could send a message with a thundering body check. The Athletic noted that only half of those surveyed provided a response to the question of the leagues best official, and only 38% gave a choice for worst ref. Should an airport attendee measure it at, say, 51 pounds, O'Rourke knows he must have left something at home. His brutal assault of helpless New York Rangers defenseman Dale Rolfe in the 1974 playoffs was beyond reprehensible and defined the ugliness of the era. Wait, it gets worse while the victim was concussed, the conspirator got off scot-free. 5. This involves alternating the left foot and the right foot to a metronome. ), "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. Mexican authorities have arrested the head of migration for the state of Chihuahua in connection with a fire which killed 40 people at a government-run detention . Like when he bit the finger of future Hall of Famer Patrice Bergeron in a scrum, for instance. San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture, Teams: Vancouver Canucks (2005-17), Ottawa Senators (2017-18). HockeyFeed Published 2 years ago There was a lot of talk about officiating in the National Hockey League last week following the controversial dismissal of veteran referee Tim Peel, who was caught on a microphone admitting to managing the game. 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. But its the little shoulders to the chin, elbows to the chin, small things, slash the goalie in the back of the knees. "And the doctors said, 'Oh my god, we have to schedule you for surgery right away. Lateral quickness test. Referees, according to Powers, are not only the least appreciated of sports officials but quite possibly the most underpaid. He seems to get away with that type of thing, and that seems to be what gets him going., "When I want to win a hockey game or walk down a dark alley, I know where Smitty will be. Free to wreak havoc again after serving out the 21-game . O'Rourke, meanwhile, is a CrossFit junkie. Zac Rinaldo has made a point of never proving he has ever deserved more than the hard end of the NHL rulebook thrown at him and a lifetime ban. 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. The 2023 NHL Awards will be held at Bridgestone Arena on Monday, June 26 and televised on TNT, Sportsnet and TVA Sports at 8 p . Gov. NBC Sports. 3. Referee Beau Halkidis - 10 games as a linesman. NHL Player Poll Reveals The Most Loved, Hated, And Feared Players In The Game And Who Has The Best Hair. Long-jump test. He wielded his stick like a samurai and chirped incessantly in Tikkanese. Monty McCutchen, with 13 votes. Slimey. They word dirtiest interestingly as 'least enjoy playing against, but would . News, results, pictures, videos and discussion from He made a name for himself with sticks and fists, and five teams gave him the stage to do it. Of the dozens of Flyers over the decades, why this loser? When Walkom officiated in the 1980s, workouts weren't so vigorous. 8. He was also ordered not to play against Donald Brashear during that time." "After several concussions, the doctors strongly recommend that I stop playing the game I love." When youre going to court for assault with a deadly weapon, it sounds like Im Charlie Mansons brother, he sniffed in a CBC interview. All rights reserved. Just check out YouTube for a comprehensive list of Wilson's jerk moments, and theres plenty of time for him to move up on this list. '", Smith shares the rationale for his tough-love stance: "If your fitness level is greater than it needs to be, then you have no problem getting into the right positions and having the right sightlines," he says. "If a guy is slipping, Smitty goes and lives with them for a week," Walkom says. The Athletics annual player poll results are out. Welcome to the secluded and highly regimented lifestyle of NHL officials, who call themselves the league's 32nd team. Kevin Stitt said Sunday that he's seeking the resignations of McCurtain County Sheriff Kevin Clardy and three others. 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. The 5-foot-10 lightweight was equal parts goon and agitator, both designed to place the spotlight squarely on him. 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 . He rarely makes his teammates better, flops like a stoned seal and leaves his feet to deliver illegal hits. Kaprizov led the Wild with 75 points (40 goals, 35 assists) in 67 games this season. John Merrigan, Blueshirtbanter.com. "I don't understand the players of today. If that had happened in the old days he would have got hit over the head with a stick right after. 1. Though they work with a different crew every game, the officials treat each other like a team. The resulting 21-game suspension was the most severe in league history at the time. In-season workouts vary from official to official. You wanted to drop it on the floor and watch it splatter to smithereens, didnt you? We said Phil Kessel, people! AtoZsports.com, Teams: Detroit Red Wings (1985-94), Chicago Blackhawks (1995-2002). But also, in the dark, late at night, the mind wonders: maybe the woman on the bus has just seen some key part of me that non-mad people are too polite to . It's disappointing." He also riles opponents by running his mouth, delivering late and low hits, and has a flair for selling penalties like no other." "This is the most hated part for some guys," Smith says. New York Islanders general manager Billy Smith. Period.'" Bobby Clarke, Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs (1968-70), Vancouver Canucks (1970-72), Atlanta Flames (1972-77). 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. Now, guess who could own the league record for most consecutive games played very soon? As the first player to reach 200 penalty minutes in one season, Leapin Louie dragged the enforcer role to a historic low. And your job becomes much easier for you.". Tiger Williams, Teams: Vancouver Canucks (1998-2008), Washington Capitals (2008), Pittsburgh Penguins (2008-2013), Minnesota Wild (2013-15). Super Pest was one of the original shadows in the league i.e., the agitator whose purpose was to get in the face of the top gun on the other side. The numbers were pulled together only from English-language comments . Yeah, thats about as close as the coward will ever come to a hat trick. Corey Perry. But I also don't need them to be over 14 percent." Boston Bruins fans really hated their native son (of an expletive). "Some guys are down to 4.39 seconds. Evander Kane, Teams: Chicago Blackhawks (2011-16, 2019-21), Montreal Canadiens (2016-2019). Total score: 21.81 All-sport rank: 9 Ranking by category: championships: 1 (tie); playoff berths: 5; playoff wins: 4; heartbreaks: 25; rival comparison: 1 (tie) Why they're . There's a demanding coach (fitness guru Dave Smith, aka "Smitty") who keeps them in line and a manager (head of officiating Stephen Walkom) who oversees the roster. "To be able to step on the ice with the best hockey players on the world you would need to be conditioned accordingly.". 1. He also led them in power-play points (32) and goals (17). Di-no sucks! During my suspension, I will continue to participate in counseling to help me make better decisions in the future. Stickerelli twice conked Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Luke Richardson on the head and spent a few hours in jail as a result. The Boston Bruins (+330) have proven all season they look damn near impossible to beat four times in seven games. He is reminded that, at this very arena five years ago, he suffered his goriest injury. As ex-teammate Troy Brouwer once said, Some nights you didn't even know if he was gonna come to the rink. . But that won't work with our club. After he signed with his third team in five years amid massive gambling debts and accusations of violence against women, broadcaster Jeff ONeill summed up the situation thusly: If the guys a total idiot and a goof and a jerk, no matter what happens, everyone is going to hate his guts., "I would like to apologize to my teammates, the San Jose Sharks organization, and all Sharks fans for violating the NHL COVID protocols. "St. Pierre may be the most arrogant human being Ive ever seen. This power forward was a real player early in his career, but it wasnt long before he regressed into a hired assassin. Wingate test. If you officiate a perfect game, that means nobody in the arena is talking about you. We tend to only notice refs when we think they messed up. Worse yet, the guy has turned low hits into an art form, although he means no harm, of course. "I'd let myself go, then try to lose 15 pounds at the end of summer," O'Rourke says. We have to work harder, come in and do something about it." "Smitty has probably prolonged a lot of guy's careers," Rody says. ", Adds O'Rourke: "He's got our best interests in mind. It wasnt until Gordie Howe turned his schnoz into an S-curve that the reign of terror finally came to an end. In Chicago, that means salads. To get to the bottom of this, we came up with six teams that we feel are frontrunners for the title: Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins. And he usually meet same team many times. Has anyone turned off more people at more levels than this do-nothing know-nothing? He would hit head-on and behind the back. During the. He'll be there." ( Okay we take that back player No.15 may be the most disliked out of all of them.) Worst referee was all over the place, with 23 different officials getting votes, including McCauley and two linesmen. 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. Then-New Jersey Devils winger Dainius Zubrus fired a slap shot to dump the puck into Chicago's zone. 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. This public nuisance had few fans around the league for starters, but when he called out the entire gay and lesbian community, his name had a permanent spot on this list. "You should be pissed off. "Dale Hunter made a career of borderline hits. Please turn off your ad block to continue to the content. which works out well, because he can find gyms all over the country. So take your pick Gary Dornhoeffer, Andre Dupont, Bob Kelly, Ed Van Impe, Don Saleski. Consider all the other mindless penalties that the peabrain has committed over the years, and its difficult to tell whos dumber him or his employers. The Sabres have been one of the biggest jokes in pro sports for years, and this guy is the punch line. Worse yet, he was known to flop on contact, an insult to real tough guys everywhere. To his credit, however, he seems to have cleaned up his game in 2021-22, and is having a big offensive season with 12 goals and 28 points in 36 games." NHL officials work just as hard as the players to stay in shape. O'Rourke also endured three shoulder surgeries during his playing days, and his officiating injuries include "a handful of knee stuff," including MCL sprains, meniscus issues and a bone taken out of his knee. "Keep going until we get a sound progression. He poked his feet out and then piled on top of him. His career lowlight: a drive-by that laid out New Jersey Devils defenseman Scott Niedermayer in the 2001 playoffs and got him suspended for the rest of the series. Mention his name in league circles, and bad guy are the two words that youll hear most often. Anthony Taylor is the most hated referee in the world based on the online abuse he cops. Most frequent views: Derek Amell (linesman) met Tampa Bay Lightning 21 times. Tikkanen is one of the better two-way players on this list, but did he have to be such a supersized jerk about it? Smith has a reputation fore being a hard-ass. And let's not forget that this happened in a preseason game of all places. Then, he took his attitutde to Philadelphia, where the Flyboys head coach and his team peeved off even more people. Pierre Racicot (linesman) and Dallas Stars - 18 times. "Jonathan Drouin, I'm reaching out to you because I want to apologize to you. I always thought there was kind of a way to come in the back door.. 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. And now the three worst officials in the league, according to players and . In what sounds like a boot camp reality show, Smith will embed at a referee's home, fully examining his training regimen and his fridge. Whether it be clean or dirty, he really didnt care., "'Dirty' Darius Kasparaitis is a marked man hated and targeted by his foes." Oh, and he trolled Danny Briere and Scott Hartnell about their broken marriages. After the first shift, hes yelling at us from their bench that hes coming after us, and then he does that. I know I was wrong, but I also know what Chris Chelios did to Brian Propp was far more vicious than what I did to Chelios.'' Not exactly a nice guy. 2. Nagy and Rody are both avid cyclists -- they mountain bike while at home, and Nagy even rented bikes when working games in Arizona and Las Vegas. When it doesn't, it's an odd-man rush the other way." I don't need people dictating to me how to do my job." The guy shows no remorse for his despicable actions, a few of which have left opponents with serious health issues. He made his NHL debut in 2016. Plus, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins to discuss the Penguins' rocky road, and Coyotes LW Max Domi stops by. That's what it comes down to." At long last, the league adopted Rule 48 that prohibited hits to the head. Yeah, he is a dirty hockey player, and I think that everybody realizes that, sniper Mike Gartner once said. "They cut the jersey off between periods," Rody says, matter-of-factly. (Though O'Rourke was invited to Edmonton Oilers training camp in 1993, he finished playing in Louisiana in the East Coast League in 1997-98; his first son was born that summer and he wanted stability for his family). Fans of course have been frustrated with the officiating around the National Hockey League for years now, but to hear directly from the players regarding who they think is the worst of the worst paints things in a new light. ForeverBlueshirts.com, Teams: Buffalo Sabres (1989-2003), Ottawa Senators (2003-04). There have been a lot of Burrows in NHL history aka low draft picks who feel that they have something to prove and will do virtually anything to leave their marks. He monitors the refs closely throughout the season. I dont try to be a dirty player. ChHartford Whalers (1987-88). Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers fans are gonna particularly love this. Claude The Fraud was ankle-deep in so much excrement, it took the gloss off his reputation as a clutch player. Thankfully The Athletic has started an annual tradition in which they survey hundreds of players from around the National Hockey League and get some feedback on some of those very same topics, all the while allowing the players to maintain their anonymity. He took on all lightweights but often turtled or hid behind referees against tough guys. These are the professional hockey players you love to hate for all the right reasons. "After Wayne Gretzky was traded, Tikkanen became famous for shadowing The Great One when he was a member of the LA Kings and was instrumental in knocking the Kings out of the postseason in three straight years from 1990 to 1992." That pisses me right off., "Which one were you, Dumb or Dumber?" "Some hits are acceptable. It was also the way he went about his business. Do that on the street, and its jail time. 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. In becoming the franchises first real character, he helped give it a spine." I'll be talking about all 31 teams along with trying my best to provide quality content. Dave Smith, director of fitness for NHL officials, details the paces he puts his referees and linesmen through at training camp. 3m ago. His blindside that effectively shortened the career of Dean McAmmond and drew a 20-game suspension was beyond pathetic. "In the '90s, when I started, it was still a rough-and-tumble, physical league. Note: All stats are through Dec. 8, 2022. 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. TheHockeyWriters.com. Kind of like "It's still surprising though to think of Ott as a dirty player (whatever it is exactly which constitutes 'dirty'). "Everyone talks about how classless I am, but I guess Fatso there just forgot to shake my hand. Raffi Torres. In ice hockey, an official is responsible for enforcing the rules and maintaining order. 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 . Be a man if you make a hit like that. In 1977, after the forward tried to behead Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Dennis Owchar with his stick, he became the first player to face criminal charges in league history. "I'm sorry I'm perceived as an element that's dangerous. Most Hated Hockey Players in NHL History By Paul Ladewski, updated on December 9, 2022 Steve Freeman / AP Photo When 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. There are, unfortunately, season-ending injuries, which means AHL call-ups. He typically does about five CrossFit workouts a week, which sometimes means squeezing in a CrossFit workout in the morning and working a game at night. We're not in position we want to be in. All the no-good adjectives apply here. He also tore a pectoral muscle while breaking up a fight. You didnt care for him as a talent-challenged Bruins defenseman; you couldnt stand him as a petulant Bruins head coach; you swore at him as an overmatched Islanders general manager; and you couldnt wait for him to get fired as a smug television know-it-all. "But I love what I do now." 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. It's amazing that they've all been able to bounce back from these injuries, but it makes more sense when you consider how they train. He reached the 20-goal mark on two occasions and received votes for the Selke Trophy once. Ex-NHL referee Tim Peel, Teams: Dallas Stars (2002-12), Buffalo Sabres (2012-14), St. Louis Blues (2014-16), Detroit Red Wings (2016-17), Montreal Canadiens (2016-17). 2. When it came to officials it was simple. Yet we blame the enablers as much as Whip for his criminal behavior. It's tough to play alongside guys like those because you don't know what you're gonna get out of 'em. 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). 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