Player's Profile
- Name: Tyler Kennedy
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 183 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-07-15
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
- Acquired: 4th round, 99th overall, 2004 Entry Draft by Pittsburgh
- Playing In: Pro
Tyler Kennedy
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
History
Tyler Kennedy played four good years in the OHL with the Sault St. Marie Greyhounds. Kennedy has improved steadily over the years, and is known for his excellent passing and vision as well as playing with a big heart.
His effort as captain of the struggling Greyhounds did not go unnoticed, with Kennedy earning a selection in the OHL All-Star game as well as being named in the OHL Coaches Poll as the league’s hardest working player. His skill on faceoffs was also noted, finishing second in that category.
Signed with the Penguins in 2006.
Talent Analysis
His skating is one of his strongest assets as he has good footwork as well as acceleration that allows him to get a jump on opponents while racing for pucks. It is his speed and determination which made him excel on the penalty kill this past season in the OHL.
However, it is his offensive skills that the Pens were most impressed with. Kennedy is able to keep control of the puck in traffic and good hockey sense and offensive instincts let him be a strong playmaker that finds his teammates. Kennedy can score goals, he is described as having soft hands, but one of the knocks against him is that he doesn’t shoot enough, sometimes being a little too unselfish in passing up a good scoring chance to try to find an open teammate.
Although he is only 5’10”, Kennedy isn’t afraid to mix it up and go full speed into the corners. He refuses to back down from larger opponents who try to push him around, and he plays bigger than he actually is.
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Profile Last Updated: May, 10th 2008
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