Tyler Kennedy

Tyler Kennedy (born July 15, 1986) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). Kennedy has also previously played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks and New York Islanders. He was selected by the Penguins in the fourth round, 99th overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Kennedy was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the fourth round, 99th overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. After being selected, Kennedy played two seasons with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He then began playing for Pittsburgh's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, for the 2006–07 season. The next season, 2007–08, Kennedy then played in his first NHL game on October 27, 2007, against the Montreal Canadiens. He later scored his first career NHL goal on November 3 against the New York Islanders.

In his debut season, Kennedy was named to the NHL's YoungStars Team in 2008 alongside Penguins teammate Kris Letang. Kennedy, however, was unable to compete in the game due to mononucleosis. In September 2008, just prior to the 2008–09 season, the Penguins signed Kennedy to a contract extension through to the 2010–11 season.