CHRIS KUNITZ RUMORS & GOSSIP
Three Observations Heading Into Game 82 Between the Penguins and Senators
Rest Some of the Best?
The Pittsburgh Penguins rested defenseman Brooks Orpik and forward Chris Kunitz in yesterday’s overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Both players are day-to-day and do not have long term injuries, according to Dan Bylsma. Will Bylsma rest some more players today? It is a possibility, especially since Pittsburgh has nine defensemen on their roster, which...
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Tough night: Sidney Crosby slapped by linesman, takes stick to the crotch (GIFs)
On a night when Sidney Crosby scored his 100th point of the season (above) — the fifth time he has reached that statistical achievement in his career — during a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, assisting on a Chris Kunitz goal. But the superstar had a helluva time dealing with some unexpected […] The post Tough night: Sidney Crosby slapped by linesman, takes...
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Exactly How Valuable is Chris Kunitz?
This past weekend in the back-to-back against Philadelphia, Chris Kunitz was out of the lineup for the first time since back the 2010-11 season. His loss was paralyzing for the Pens offense and nobody felt it more than regular linemate Sidney Crosby. In the two games, Crosby was held pointless with only five shots and was a combined -15 at even strength shot attempts. It was...
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March 20, 2014
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Kunitz will miss today’s game vs. Flyers
Although there was some hope that Pittsburgh forward Chris Kunitz (lower body) would return on Sunday, that won’t be the case.
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma reported that Kunitz is “feeling well, but not well enough to be in today’s lineup,” according to NHL.com. This is his second straight game on the sidelines.
Pittsburgh is also missing James Neal and the absence of two...
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March 16, 2014
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Kunitz (lower-body) could play Sunday for Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins could have Chris Kunitz in their lineup Sunday in a rematch against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Penguins were outmatched on Saturday, as they were shutout 4-0 by their Pennsylvania rivals, the Flyers. Kunitz was a late scratch for this game with a lower-body injury.
According to Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma, Kunitz is currently day-to-day, however he...
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March 16, 2014
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Video: Chris Kunitz Leaves Game After Taking an Elbow to the Head
It wouldn't be a NHL game involving the Pittsburgh Penguins without a player leaving the game injured, would it? The answer is no it wouldn't. Pens' forward Chris Kunitz left the game near the end of the second period after taking a nasty hit along the boards.Go ahead, read the rest »
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March 07, 2014
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Chris Kunitz: A real vindication by @MadChad412
Yes, it is true that Canadians are obsessed with every aspect of the game of hockey. They love the sport sometimes in an unhealthy way. This was seen during the entire 2014 Winter Olympics process, from picking Team Canada, through the actual games. Every single roster move and performance by a player was under a seemingly never happy microscope.Go ahead, read the rest »
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February 24, 2014
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Kunitz For Canada!
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January 06, 2014
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The Evolution of Chris Kunitz by @griffTHW
When Pittsburgh acquired Chris Kunitz in 2009, the Penguins hoped the winger would adequately fill a role within the club's top-six. To say that he met those early expectations would be an understatement.
Indeed, Chris' career took off when he arrived in Western Pennsylvania. Because, while he was just starting to establish himself in the NHL with the Ducks...
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November 07, 2013
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Video- Chris Kunitz Hit On Josh Bailey
Kunitz received 5 for checking from behind, a 10 and game misconduct.
Bailey has not returned to the game and thanks to Sportsnet for the video.
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March 30, 2013
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