2015
02.14
02.14
class="ui-droppable">Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has been the subject of a debate from the beginning of his career.
As one of the better offensive rearguards in the league, Letang has made a name for himself on an international scale. However, the other facets of his game keep him from reaching the level of an elite National Hockey League defenseman.
Last night’s performance echoes the polarizing nature of Letang’s game.
While the 27-year-old opened the scoring for the Penguins in their 5-4 shootout victory over the Ottawa Senators on February 12, his defensive play nearly cost the Pittsburgh the win.
It started in the second period, when Letang took an avoidable hooking penalty with a 3-0 lead ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins
As one of the better offensive rearguards in the league, Letang has made a name for himself on an international scale. However, the other facets of his game keep him from reaching the level of an elite National Hockey League defenseman.
Last night’s performance echoes the polarizing nature of Letang’s game.
While the 27-year-old opened the scoring for the Penguins in their 5-4 shootout victory over the Ottawa Senators on February 12, his defensive play nearly cost the Pittsburgh the win.
It started in the second period, when Letang took an avoidable hooking penalty with a 3-0 lead ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins