Penguins Sign Letang to an Extension
The Penguins have signed all-star defenseman Kris Letang to a six-year-extension today. The total contract is for $36.6 million, with an average annual value of $6.1 million.
“Kris epitomizes what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin,” general manager Ron Hextall said when announcing the deal. “The role he plays on our team is irreplaceable, he is a leader in our locker room, and has made countless contributions to the organization over the last 15-plus years, which includes three Stanley Cup Championships. We are thrilled to make him a Penguin for life.”
Count me among those who didn’t think we’d ever get a deal done, at least not until recently. But Letang traded off salary for term to remain in the ‘Burgh.
Also count me among those who feel this signing is critical if the Pens wanted to avoid an immediate crash and burn. Although underappreciated at times by the black-and-gold faithful, he’s one of the best defensemen in the league. As I wrote in a recent article, he does so many things well. In addition to quarterbacking the power play and driving the transition game, he hits and blocks shots…all with a feisty edge.
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