Well, part of it is that Eberle did it in eight fewer games than Kozun (and finished just two goals behind Kyle Beach of the Blackhawks in 11 fewer games). But yeah, I think most of it is The Goal from the ’09 World Juniors where he picked the puck out from under the Russian defender and roofed it with seconds on the clock to tie it. Everyone loves a Captain Clutch.

But I’m a huge Kozun fan. My mom and I have Hitmen season’s tickets (—>) and for her birthday, I “borrowed” her jersey and had it crested with “KOZUN 15” on it. I’m telling you right now, if he manages to avoid getting killed by some six-foot-five goon trying to make a name in the AHL, he’ll have a career. He takes a beating but stays in the play, and goes places little guys tend not to (the front of the net and the corner).