Great insight and information in the latest 31 Thoughts column by Elliotte Friedman. As usual, it’s worth your time and attention.
Here’s some cool notes:
Tyler Kennedy, who won the 2009 Stanley Cup in Pittsburgh and played 527 NHL games with the Penguins, Sharks, Islanders and Devils, did his interview with Jeff and I in his memorabilia room. One surprising and interesting possession: a skateboard.
“When we won the Cup, (owner Ron Burkle) had Tony Hawk personally sign all these skateboards for us… this is the coolest thing.
Kennedy also talked about his post-playing career as training hockey players and develop skills and chimes in with a funny story about Evgeni Malkin’s habit of examining and borrowing new players’ sticks when they get to the Penguins.