Kris Letang

Ron Hextall souhaitait faire signer un nouveau contrat au défenseur d'ici la fin du repêchage amateur, et il a tenu promesse.

Letang a remporté trois coupes Stanley avec la formation: en 2009, en 2016 et en 2017. «Kris symbolise ce que représente d’être un joueur des Penguins de Pittsburgh, a affirmé le directeur général (DG), Ron Hextall, par voie de communiqué. Le rôle qu’il joue au sein de notre formation est fondamental. L’athlète de 35 ans a été lié à certaines équipes, dont le Canadien de Montréal, selon de récentes rumeurs, sauf que les «Pens» avaient l’intention de le garder avec eux en 2022-2023.

Ron Hextall souhaitait faire signer un nouveau contrat au défenseur d'ici la fin du repêchage amateur, et il a tenu promesse.

Letang a remporté trois coupes Stanley avec la formation: en 2009, en 2016 et en 2017. «Kris symbolise ce que représente d’être un joueur des Penguins de Pittsburgh, a affirmé le directeur général (DG), Ron Hextall, par voie de communiqué. Le rôle qu’il joue au sein de notre formation est fondamental. L’athlète de 35 ans a été lié à certaines équipes, dont le Canadien de Montréal, selon de récentes rumeurs, sauf que les «Pens» avaient l’intention de le garder avec eux en 2022-2023.

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a six-year, $36.6 million extension Thursday for defenceman Kris Letang.

“Kris epitomizes what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin,” general manager Ron Hextall said in a release. Article content Article content

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If the 35-year-old Russian centerman decides to come back, the Penguins’ core that we all know and love will be secure through the 2024-25 season when Sidney Crosby’s deal expires. But with the team giving six-year deals to both Letang and Bryan Rust, the organization is clearly putting off a rebuild for now, meaning they will likely try to aggressively re-sign Malkin too. If not, I personally cannot wait to experience the awkwardness of Malkin checking Letang and Sid too in games while rocking a new uniform.

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“The team that we had last (season) and the bad luck that we faced just before the playoffs, sometimes it kind of crushes your hopes,” Letang said. That just speaks to his work ethic and commitment to the off-ice training the on-ice training to put himself in the best position to be successful.” “With respect to Kris, just the legacy that he’s built in Pittsburgh and what he means to the Pittsburgh Penguins and the city of Pittsburgh just speaks for itself. “For the time I put in my training, the way I do my (conditioning) off the ice, in my mind, I was going to play at that level until I was 40, 41, 42. (Letang can submit a list of teams he would not accept a trade to for those two seasons). But over the past three seasons, he has missed only 13 of a possible 207 regular-season games. There was not like a set number or a set of years. For a lot of reasons, it’s a terrific signing for us, the Pittsburgh Penguins organization and (Letang) himself. It’s more about the fact I invested in that, and that’s what I wanted.” How much of that team will remain in place going into the 2022-23 season remains to be seen. “He’s a difficult player to replace. The new deal will carry a salary cap hit of $6.1 million.

Pittsburgh's franchise defenseman agreed to terms on a six-year contract extension with the team who gave him a chance to craft this remarkable career.

"For the time I put in my training, the way I do my stuff off the ice, it was in my mind that I was going to play at that level until I was 41-42, and maybe even more so. "I always saw my career going that far," Letang said. It was just to fit all parties and make sure that we can still compete and win," Letang said. "There was never a stoppage," Letang said. Sullivan said Letang's game has never been better, as he does a tremendous job of taking care of himself and making sure that he can handle the duties of being an elite No. 1 defenseman that logs 25-plus minutes a night. He has since become the most accomplished blueliner ever to don the black and gold, building a legacy here in Pittsburgh that speaks for itself.

Kris Letang's new six-year extension with the Penguins runs through the 2027-28 season and is worth an average of $6.1 million per season.

We are thrilled to make him a Penguin for life." In addition to Malkin, the Penguins also have Rickard Rakell and Evan Rodrigues coming up on free agency this month. "Kris epitomizes what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin," Hextall said in a statement.

Defenseman Kris Letang and the Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms on a new contract. The Penguins announced on Thursday they have agreed to a six-year ...

It's a good group that finished third in the Metropolitan Division with 103 points. Ice Breakers 🧊🏒 Checked in on #pens and their UFAs ahead of the trade deadline. "The two sides are far apart on terms. PENGUIN FOR LIFE!

The Penguins have agreed to terms with defenseman Kris Letang on a six-year, $36.6 million contract extension.

Details: https://t.co/QyYvtPAm3v pic.twitter.com/UeONaY63EN It doesn't impact their trade deadline plans, but PIT and Kris Letang appear to be far apart on term in talks.

Latest on #LetsGoPens Letang on @DailyFaceoff:https://t.co/8T8swtkes3 Defenseman Kris Letang and the Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms on a new contract.

Pittsburgh Penguins re-sign defenseman Kris Letang to a six-year, $36.6 million contract extension with a $6.1 million salary cap number.

As for the long-term, for as good as Letang still is and for as fanatical as he is about his health and staying in shape, it does seem extremely unlikely that he actually plays all six years of this deal. By giving him a longer term it also helped reduce the salary cap number, which is extremely important for the Penguins as they not only try to re-sign another franchise icon ( Evgeni Malkin), but also make necessary improvements elsewhere on the roster. He has also been a key player on three Stanley Cup winning teams in Pittsburgh. As long as they still want to compete (and they clearly do; and should), he was by far their best option this offseason in a painfully thin free agent crop for defenseman and with few assets to trade for a replacement. The team announced on Thursday afternoon that it has re-signed the defenseman to a six-year contract for a total of $36.6 million per season. “Kris epitomizes what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin,” general manager Ron Hextall said in a team statement.

Letang, 35, has spent all 16 seasons of his career in Pittsburgh, winning three Stanley Cup titles with the Penguins in 2009, 2016 and 2017.

The six-time All-Star accounted for a career-high 68 points last season, scoring 10 goals and assisting on 58. "Kris epitomizes what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin," general manager Ron Hextall said in a statement. How would contracts for Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang look, and how would they fit in the Penguins' cap space?

The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to a six-year, $36.6 million contract extension with defenceman Kris Letang.

I hope we sign a good deal." And I believe good players sign good contracts,” he said. But I mean, I knew my price and my agent knew my price, and I think the team knew my price. I believe I’m still a good player. After playing out the final season of an eight-year, $76-million deal he signed with Pittsburgh back in 2013, Malkin entered the summer standing at a late-career crossroads. Letang has appeared in 941 career games with the Penguins since being selected in the third round of the 2005 NHL Draft, recording 144 goals and 650 points.

The veteran defenceman and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to a six-year, $36.6 million contract extension on Thursday, less than a week before he was slated to ...

Letang's new contract will have an average annual value of $6.1 million. Internationally, he helped lead Canada to back-to-back gold medals at the 2006 and 2007 World Juniors. He had a goal and four points in seven playoff games as the Pens were eliminated in the first round by the New York Rangers.

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There was real worry within the organization that the Penguins would have been outbid for Letang’s services had he reached the free-agent market for the first time in his career. The Penguins entered a potentially pivotal offseason with arguably three of their top five players set to become unrestricted free agents, as Letang, Malkin and Bryan Rust all saw their contracts expire. There was also the allure of his hometown Montreal Canadiens. This could have been an offseason of transition. On Wednesday, when Hextall was asked if he’s confident he’ll get something done with Malkin, the GM replied, “I can't say that. But by spreading out the money over a longer term to find a middle ground, the club has now given itself a bit more wiggle room under the $82.5 million salary cap. His 68 points were a career best. His contract year became a career year. But the $6.1 million average annual value is also less than expected. “Kris epitomizes what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin,” general manager Ron Hextall said in a statement. With his name etched on the Stanley Cup three times and his place in Penguins record books already written, the defenseman stepped to the negotiating table in a position of strength. Letang will be 41 when that deal expires.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have checked one of the most important boxes on their offseason to-do list, as Kris Letang has been locked up with a huge deal.

It is without a doubt a win for the Penguins. Letang’s new contract pays him less per year than his previous contract did, as you would expect for a player that is now 35 years old. The deal will keep Pittsburgh’s leader in points and games played by a defenseman with the Pens until he is 41.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed franchise stalwart Kris Letang to a six-year contract extension.

And with Letang now under contract at a bargain rate, they made great strides in doing that -- and then some. But the Penguins clearly want to win now to maximize the final years of Sidney Crosby's career. The Penguins got their draft day started by checking off arguably the biggest box on their offseason to-do list on Thursday morning, agreeing to terms with franchise stalwart Kris Letang on a six-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $6.1 million.

The contract will run through the 2027-28 season and has an average annual value of $6.1 million. "Kris epitomizes what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin," ...

The 35-year-old star has also registered at least 50 points six times in his career -- the most among active NHL defensemen. "Kris epitomizes what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin," Penguins general manager Ron Hextall said in a press release. Kris Letang is staying in Pittsburgh. The Penguins agreed to a six-year, $36.6 million contract extension with their star defenseman on Thursday afternoon.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed a major part of their longtime core. Kris Letang will be in the Steel City for the next six years.

Matthew is a must-read for Canucks fans and fans of the NHL Draft and its prospects. As of this writing, he has 144 goals and 650 points in 941 career games and is set to play his 1,000th in the league during the 2022-23 campaign. Matthew Zator is a THW freelance writer, media editor, and scout who lives and breathes Vancouver Canucks hockey, the NHL Draft, and prospects in general. Letang also has two Stanley Cup rings and is a two-time All-Star. Even at age 34, he led the Penguins in ice-time last season, playing over 25 minutes a night in all situations and even got some Norris Trophy votes, finishing in seventh place. Basically, he is set to retire as a Penguin, the team he has called home for the last 16 seasons. The deal, which will end at the conclusion of the 2027-28 season, brings him to the age of 41.