After last season, and for some, even this season, many Penguins fans were ready to write off center Tyler Kennedy.
Kennedy had put up just 25 points in 2009-10, a 10-point drop off from his 35-point total in 2008-09. He had a plus-10 rating as opposed to his plus-15 rating from the Stanley Cup championship year.
He also missed significant time with injuries for the second straight year, playing in just 64 games after playing in 67 in 2008-09.
Some felt he should be traded, as he is a restricted free agent after this year. Furthermore, his $850,000 salary could have been affordable for many teams.
The trade deadline has passed, and Kennedy is still a Pittsburgh Penguin. I am very thankful for that.
In my mind, Kennedy has improved every aspect of his game from his 2009-10 campaign. If the Penguins gave out an award to the Most Improved Player, I think Kennedy should receive the award.
Here is why I think Tyler Kennedy is the most improved player on the Pittsburgh Penguins roster:
He Is Producing More
Kennedy is far from the superstar of the Penguins, but he is still pu ...
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Article written by Alison Myers
Tyler Kennedy Making a Case To Be the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Most Improved Player
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