Yesterday I outlined which Pittsburgh Penguins I thought would be capable of playing in the 2014 Winter Olympics. One of the players who I considered to be a shoo-in was Chris Kunitz, which might seem strange since that would mean leaving a player like teammate James Neal at home.
Slowly but surely, Kunitz is building his case to wear the maple leaf when the Winter Games roll around. For folks who only read game recaps or catch glimpses of the Penguins on SportsCenter, it's easy to hitch Kunitz's chances of making the team directly to his relationship with Sidney Crosby.
Here's the thing though: If the 34-year-old was playing on the first line of the Buffalo Sabres like he is in Pittsburgh, he would still be garnering attention from Team Canada's brass because of what he brings to the table on a nightly basis, aside from being the Kid's wingman.
Ability to Score from the Dirty Areas
At the heart of the argument for Kunitz to go to Sochi is the simple fact that he's a proven goal scorer. He's 11th in the NHL in points right now and ranks eighth in goals. Among his fellow Cana ...
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What Are Chris Kunitz’s Chances to Make Canada’s 2014 Winter Olympic Roster?
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