Boston Bruins defenceman Torey Krug came out of nowhere a few seasons ago. Krug had been an undrafted player who was deemed to small to be in the NHL. The 5’9′ Krug compensated by putting it all on the line every game. His dedication got the attention of the Bruins organization, and the rest they say is history.
Krug got sent up to Boston after an injury to Dennis Seidenberg left the Bruins down a blueliner. If he was feeling any pressure about being put in the Stanley Cup playoffs, he didn’t show it. His four goal breakout performance against the New York Rangers in 2013 put him on the radar for the fans, and he’s been on it ever since.