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Kris Letang

Pittsburgh Penguins

1987/04/24 24

6-0 201

Montreal, Que, Canada

5

the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005 (3rd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Penguins 30 5 18 23 5 20 2 0 1 0 83

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Seven may be heaven, but eight is great. Pens blast past Jets 8-5. comments 6

The Canadiens top the Penguins in a shootout, but that's pretty much the only part of the game I saw. comments 6

Snooze-City. Pens Lose 5-2 to Devils comments 8

Beating up the bad guys. Pens rough up, defeat Bruins 2-1 comments 17

Win a copy of "100 Things Penguins Fans Should Know" Book comments 64

The Streaking is Over: Penguins fall 1-0 to Maple Leafs comments 10

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a silky smooth skater with tremendous lateral movement and acceleration. Can pinch in effectively, or roam around like a fourth forward. Owns a lot of creativity and goal-scorers' hands. Also owns leadership qualities and solid hitting skills.
Flaws
  • Is a little undersized for the blueline position in the NHL, so he struggles on occasion against bigger forwards in front of his own net. Must limit his mistakes in the defensive zone in order to maximize his vast all-around potential.
Career Potential
  • Outstanding big-minute offensive defenseman.
  • Awards2011Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game2010Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game2008Stanley Cup2007Played in the NHL YoungStars Game2004QMJHL - All-Rookie Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 19, 2012 Missed 21 games (concussion).
December 5, 2011 Concussion, injured reserve.
November 29, 2011 Broken nose, day-to-day.
October 22, 2011 Missed 2 games (suspended by nhl).
October 18, 2011 Suspended by the NHL for two games.
March 30, 2010 Signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a four-year contract extension.
November 28, 2009 Missed 9 games (bruised right shoulder).
November 10, 2009 Bruised right shoulder, late November.
April 25, 2009 Missed 1 playoff game (undisclosed).
April 23, 2009 Undisclosed, day-to-day.
January 18, 2009 Missed 1 game (lower body injury).
January 16, 2009 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
January 1, 2009 Missed 4 games (lower body injury).
December 23, 2008 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
November 13, 2007 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
October 1, 2007 Assigned to Scranton (AHL).
May 10, 2007 Re-assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
October 30, 2006 Assigned to Val díOr (QMJHL).
October 2, 2006 Signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a three-year entry-level contract.
September 18, 2005 Returned to his junior team (Val d'Or-QMJHL).

Trades

July 30, 2005 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 3rd round (62nd overall) in 2005.

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