Is former NHL star Brett Hull really as arrogant, conceited, pushy and loud as he comes off on air?

Question

That wasn't a goal against Buffalo in the Stanley Cup either, in my opinion.

Answer 1

He blows.

Answer 2

Actually it is the U.S. that DOESN'T recognize Dual Citizenship in MOST cases. That doesn't mean the other country can't still recognize it if they so choose. Canada probably says well you had to swear allegiance to the U.S. and in doing so gave up your allegiance to Canada IN THE U.S., but they probably still accept it when you are in Canada. So anyway now that point is debated enough I'll move on to the real question. As to Brett Hull yeah I think he really is. I don't really know him in person though. As to that goal, it should have been reviewed. I'm not a fan of the Sabres and wasn't then either. I was pratically screaming for a review when that happened. A little late/early in the morning for me to scream really but don't remember for sure I might have. Now I big issue was last year on TV when Hull made the comment along the lines of the Sabres got what they deserved. I know we had some questions on here about that one, or at least comments in questions.

Read what you want on Wikipedia, we all know anyone can edit that. Some of us were WATCHING the game and have a good enough memory of it. The fact is that EVERY PLAY is being watched by the "War Room" in Toronto and is technically being reviewed. Those of us that watch the game though KNOW that the refs never picked up the phone, so it wasn't offically reviewed. The "reviewed" reference is because the NHL explained it that way probably.

Answer 3

I guess it would be a personal opinion.

I don't always agree with what he says, but at the same time I get so tired of announcers who just give you the fluff. Brett Hull has played the game and he was one of the best, I think he has earned the right to make specific comments. He is an advocate for some changes in the NHL and I like that. Tell me what you think, not what you think I want to hear.

The goal counted. Right , wrong or otherwise, the NHL was too scared to stop the celebration to review it correctly at the time. That goes on the NHL, not Brett Hull. And don't worry, because he won another Stanley Cup with the Red Wings and Dominick Hasek.

Answer 4

It drives me crazy that Hull has come back to Dallas like he owns this town, when he only played here for a couple of seasons. He should go back to St Louis.

Wikipedia: "The goal was reviewed as the Stars celebrated on the ice, but was allowed to stand by the video review officials, who ruled that Hull's three consecutive shots on Hasek, the third of which went in, constituted possession of the puck through to the end of the play (the rule allowed for a player to bring the puck into the crease and score). "

It's been 9 years. Pick up the shattered pieces of your life and MOVE ON.

Answer 5

I think that he is and he isn't. Hockey stars, like any other star, have a fine line to walk. The thing I didn't like, was him not wanting his dad in the audience when he was nearing a mile stone goal. If it was because the presence of his father being there made him nervous, that would be one thing. The comment he made about not wanting to share the "glory" of the achievement with his dad, is quite another. He wouldn't be on this earth without his fathers half of the genes. That turned me right off. Parents who sacrificed so that he could go to hockey camps, get equipment, etc. and he doesn't want to share the spotlight? Kind of like NASCAR's Tony Stewart, who had to be warned that the fans were what makes or breaks him, so be nice to them. That shouldn't have to be told to any sports "star". These players do not know me, what I know of them, is based on the way they interact with the camera, fans and team mates. *shrugs* some will never grow up, some like Steve Yzerman, Chris Chelios, will always be favorites because of their ability to see that they were given a talent that is to be shared. Just my opinion and I'm just an old lady.

Answer 6

Well, the guy did turn his back on Hockey Canada (his home country, mind you) to play for Team USA when they told him that he didn't make the team....that says a lot about his character.

Bob, I neither like nor dislike the guy. I just reached for something to say agree with the asker's opinion. If you have something else to counter my statement, go nuts. I was a kid back then and didn't really pay attention to it, so I got nothing after your rebuttal. Maybe I'll learn something, too. lol

Catherine, it's the other way around. Canada couldn't care less if their citizens also have citizenships from Zimbabwe. From what I heard through the grapevines, the states make you verbally renounce your other citizenships when you are sworn in as an american citizen. I could be wrong, but I don't think there's anything "illegal" about having a dual citizenship living inside the states. All you have to do is say "I renounce my citizenship from so-and-so country to become an american citizen" and just "forget" about officially renouncing it afterwards. There're tons of dual citizenships in the states and I think that's how people like LITY, Jim Carrey, and Alex Trebek are citizens in both countries.

Answer 7

I think you're missing the entertainment value of Brett Hull. Anybody can bore you to sleep but it takes a certain amount of talent to entice a reaction. Even if the reaction is "what is this jerk saying now?"

Answer 8

^^^288- I am not going to argue for Hull's character because it is what it is BUT I don't think your statement is fair.

Like you said, he could not crack Team Canada so I don't think he turned his back on them.

Also, home country is an open term, he was born in Canada but is a dual citizen and played/lived most of his life in the U.S.

Would you rather he just not play at all? I had no problem with him joining the U.S squad, whether he is "technically" a Canadian or not. Please don't make me defend the guy.

Answer 9

well brett hull is a down to earth person in real life as i met him at a couple golf tournaments.but put a camera in front of him and a mic in his hand he turns on his alto ego.if he was like some tv personalitys where they tell you what you want to hear it would be boring and people would tune out,if you say things that rub people the wrong way people tune in. its all about ratings when he was on nbc.like us here would we be talking about this if he was just another boring tv personality?

Answer 10

No kidding it wasn't, and don't think he doesn't know it. Hull is a world-class jerkoff. The only time I ever saw him eclipsed in his volume and pigheadedness was when he was sitting next to Don Cherry. I don't know why they give that man any airtime at all.

Bob: As far as I know, Canada doesn't allow dual citizenship with the US, at least that's how I understand it from what my sister's boyfriend has talked about. His mom had to give up her Canadian citizenship to become an American.

Answer 11

Yes. Isn't it wonderful?!?


Dual Citizenship
The United States makes all citizens renounce citizenship in
a) countries that do not have an extradition treaty with the the US
b) countries that you were not born in


As a Canadian citizen, I was never asked to renounce my Canadian citizenship when I became an American citizen (Me ex-wife is also a dual citizen (born in Hamilton), my daughter was born in Chicago and is a US citizen, my son was born in Chicago and is a dual citizen because his parents were born in Canada).


Brett Hull was born in Canada (Vancouver) and raised in Canada (Vancouver). Because he lived 7 months of the year in Elmhurst, Illinois, he became an American citizen with his dad in the early 70s. His parents divorced while he was young, and Joanne lived in Vancouver after the divorce.

Paul Stastny was born in Canada, but has denounced his Canadian citizenship to be a dual Slovakian/American citizen (as has Yan).