15 Laziest People in the NHL

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There are a lot of great, hard-working people all over the NHL. From the kid editing tape for Brendan Shanahan's weekly fireside chat/suspension notices to rookies trying to hang on to an NHL roster spot, lots of folks are working their tails off.

But there are some other people around the league that might not work as hard as others. In fact, there are some people that would be considered "lazy."

Here's a look at 15 of the laziest people around the National Hockey League today.

Scott Howson's Financial Advisor

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How does a general manager look himself in the mirror when he's committed over $10.72 million in cap space to James Wisniewski and Jeff Carter?

Great question...something the owners in Columbus will probably want an answer to before Scott Howson begins writing checks this summer. The Jackets are in last place in the most competitive division in the league.

Dan Ellis

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Dan Ellis is thrilled that the NHL and players' association figured out the whole escrow mess, and he's also thrilled to have played in 10 games so far (winning only once) while earning $1.5 million for the Ducks.

He's done more to show how not to use Twitter than he has to help the Ducks win this year.

Scorekeeper in Los Angeles

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Consider this for just a moment: The Boston Bruins are leading the NHL, scoring 3.43 goals per game.

An average of 4.17 goals are scored in L.A. Kings games this year. Total. By both teams.

The Kings have one of the better neminders in the game in Jonathan Quick and are allowing only 2.06 goals per game (third in the NHL). But they're scoring only 2.11 goals per game (dead last in the league).

The person keeping score at Staples Center could probably take a nap and still do the job effectively this year.

Brian Boucher

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With Cam Ward now having started 47 games, Brian Boucher has one of the best gigs in the league: the rarely-used backup.

Despite being in the cellar, Carolina continues to use its No. 1 netminder almost exclusively, so Boucher continues cashing checks while doing little more than modeling the latest Canes baseball hat on the bench.

Sean Avery's Agent

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When even the AHL affiliate doesn't want you, it says volumes about your stock in the NHL.

Sean Avery's agent might not be lazy, but considering the number of teams returning his phone calls is somewhere around zero, it's hard for him to do much for his client.

Sami Lepisto

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John Scott is getting more regular minutes on the blue line in Chicago than Sami Lepisto, who hasn't played in over a month and appears to be a ghost cashing checks every two weeks.

It might not be his choice, but there aren't many players in the NHL getting less ice time than Lepisto.

Ticket Sales Reps in Philadelphia

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The Flyers have always been a great ticket, but this year, they're the hottest in the NHL. Philadelphia has the highest average percent of capacity at home in the NHL this year at an astounding 111.3. percent!

While the fire marshal might have questions and concerns about that number, Paul Holmgren hopes the fans keep showing up so he can afford to keep paying Chris Pronger.

The folks "trying" to sell tickets in Philly don't have to do anything.

Alex Auld

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Alex Auld, like Brian Boucher, has been used as often as an apology in a room full of politicians this year.

Craig Anderson has started a league-leading 49 games, and Auld has forced him to come off the bench in two others this year. In fact, his job security rests in Anderson continuing to play well.

Dale Hunter's Stylist

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He looks about as comfortable in a suit and tie as Chris Farley did in Tommy Boy. Dale Hunter might be one of the meanest S.O.B.s to every play for the Caps, but his celebration of the plain, red tie might get a call from Mr. Shanahan at some point.

Dustin Penner

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I'm not the first person to question Dustin Penner's work ethic between seasons, and his now infamous back injury while eating pancakes has become the stuff of comedy gold.

He was good for the Oilers and has been little more than a disappointment in L.A.

Ryan Getzlaf's Barber

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Is he trying to comb forward a buzz here? Wow...Ryan Getzlaf's play has been up and down this year, but his hairline is disappearing almost as quickly as the Ducks' playoff chances.

Fortunately for him, not many folks in the game are big enough to say something about it to his face.

Ty Conklin

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How great is Ty Conklin's gig in Detroit? Jimmy Howard's having an All-Star season, starting almost every night, and now that Howard's out hurt, the Wings bring up another goaltender to start games.

Conklin might have the best job in the NHL right now—apparently great job security with little/no expectation of performance. Must be nice!

Ilya Bryzgalov's Psychiatrist

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After signing a ridiculous contract with the Flyers this summer, Ilya Bryzgalov has done more to solve hunger in another galaxy and reinvent water than he has to help the Flyers win games.

He's got one heck of a thermos, though.

Jeff Carter

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Jeff Carter was dumped by the Flyers because of off-ice problems, and now the Jackets are trying to find a home for his enormous contract outside of Ohio.

He's been in and out of the lineup all season, and he's been mediocre when he's been healthy. Somewhere, Rick DiPietro is giving Carter a standing ovation (well, on one leg...he hurt the other one).

Timekeeper in Los Angeles

This epic mistake was news all over the league and could probably get someone fired. It could also keep the Kings in a playoff spot later in the season. Watch the video.