I couldn't tell you what his problem is but this has always been his schtick. It still works on some of the older crowd I suppose but I don't know many people under 40 who genuinely like him for what he has to say. He is an icon though so if you do publicly state that you dont like him, its blasphemy to some. Most change the channel or hit mute when hes on.
Start at :23 second mark.
They took our jobs!!Nice backhanded compliment I guess.
What's that ****ing guy's problem with us anyway? Swedes and Finns have generally caused very little controversy in the league, are usually good character guys who work hard on the ice, and are stand up people in the communities they play in. Get off our back already.
I really like EK as a player, he is so fun to watch, What most people, and myself included do not like is his cult following. Anytime you say anything not praising of him you get blasted. That is not EKs fault. Its the cult-fanbase not the player. Toews gets that a lot also, although he is a Hawk so I hate him.