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Kris Letang

Pittsburgh Penguins

1987/04/24 22

6-0 201

Montreal, Que., Canada

3

the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005 (3rd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Penguins 17 1 6 7 1 6 0 0 0 0 34

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Makes smooth, smart passes out of the defensive zone. Owns a big point shot and is adept with the man advantage. Also owns leadership qualities.
Flaws
  • Is undersized for the blueline position in the NHL. Must limit his mistakes in the defensive zone in order to maximize his all-around potential.
Career Potential
  • Top four defenseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

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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