ANAHEIM, Calif. – Both science and genetics can tell Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville how often he can play do-it-all defenseman Duncan Keith.
“Dunc's in amazing condition. He's got one of those bodies ... Some guys have different metabolisms, how they can deal with heavy workloads. He's got some of it probably in his genes as well as the way he works out, trains, takes care of himself,” Quenneville said.
Lots of defensemen in the NHL play big minutes during the regular season. But Keith has probably logged more miles on his 6-foot-1, 192-pound frame thanks to Chicago’s success.