CHICAGO — Duncan Keith never had size. Growing up, he was told he was too small to make the NHL, let alone excel in the NHL. After the Chicago Blackhawks drafted him in the second round in 2002, he needed three years in college, junior and the minors to grow.
What he always had, though, was talent and attitude. He’ll show you. He’ll outwork everyone off the ice so he can outplay everyone on it. He’ll never be satisfied.
“I’ve always taken pride in working out and training,” Keith said. “When I was younger, I was never a big guy.