30 Dirty Players in 30 Days. The Dallas Stars

Posted Monday, August 10. 2009 by Warren Baker
Filed under 30 Dirty Players in 30 Days, Dallas Stars, Ott, Steve

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NHL.com has their latest 30-in-30 on the Dallas Stars. The talk is about consistency.

And consistently, the dirtiest player to play for the Dallas Stars is Steve Ott.

Why do I say Steve Ott? Well I figure 324 NHL players can't be wrong.

A Sports Illustrated poll of 324 players that is to appear in this week's issue has Anaheim Ducks defenceman Pronger and Dallas Stars forward Ott in a tie [for the league's dirtiest player].

Some Dallas Fans don't agree. Brandon Worley at Defending Big D says

"It's still surprising though to think of Ott as a dirty player (whatever it is exactly which consitutes "dirty"). I've never thought of him as such.

What constitutes dirty? Good question.

How about being giving head shots to unsuspecting players not involved in the play? Then giving your 'bro' in the box a fist bump.

How about learning to curse in Russian? According to Ken Armer at the Bleacher Report,

Ott has even taken enforcement to a whole new level: teaching himself to swear and trash-talk in Russian, Swedish, Finnish, German, French, and Czech just to “blab” at opposing players in their native tongues. A sure-fire way to inspire poor decisions on their part when tempers are beginning to flair.

Is eye gouging dirty?

"Dallas Stars forward Steve Ott has a Monday date with Colin Campbell, the National Hockey League's chief disciplinarian, to explain how he gouged the eye of Travis Moen during a post-game fight on Saturday afternoon."

What about headbutting?

Ott scored 43 goals and had 45 assists in 53 regular-season games last year [with the Windsor Spitfires], then added six goals and nine assists in 13 playoff games. Unfortunately his temper got the best of him and he was suspended for two games after headbutting an opposing player.

Suckerpunching?.

With five seconds left, Steve Ott went after Kris Draper from behind and punched the Wings' veteran centre in the head. Ott got roughing and misconduct penalties.

Is Steve Ott a dirty player? Well, you and Brandon Worley might be still on the fence, but the clip below shows where Joe Thornton stands.

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