Pittsburgh Penguins sign Letang to a ridiculous extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with defenseman Kris Letang on a six-year, $36.6 million contract extension, it was announced today by general manager Ron Hextall. The contract carries an average annual value of $6.1 million.
https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/penguins-agree-to-terms-kris-letang-six-year-contract-extension/c-334842348
Letang, a three-time Stanley Cup Champion in 2009, 2016 and 2017, is the most accomplished defenseman in Penguins history, as he owns every single significant team record for a blueliner. Letang tops team annals among defensemen in games played (941), goals (144), assists (506) and points (650), as well as playoff games played (149), playoff goals (23), playoff assists (67) and playoff points (90).
Since entering the league in 2006-07, the 35-year old's 650 points are the third-most among all defensemen. The 2013 Norris Trophy Finalist has hit the 50-point plateau six times in his career, the most among active defensemen (tied), as well as all blueliners in Penguins history.
The Montreal, QC native was drafted by the Penguins in the third round (62nd overall) of the 2005 NHL Draft. His 650 points are the most by any player chosen in the third round or later in his draft class.
| POLL | ||
With Letang signed what is the Penguins next order of business? | ||
| Signing or Replacing Evgeni Malkin | 95 | 62.5 % |
| Finding more scoring depth | 31 | 20.4 % |
| Upgrade the Top 4 | 26 | 17.1 % |
| List of polls | ||
