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were rumblings of Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang heading overseas for the duration of the NHL lockout. Should the entire season get canceled in mid-January, what would be the pros and cons of Letang playing elsewhere?
The biggest benefit in heading overseas would be continuing to improve his game. Practice is one thing, but it’s going to be hard for Letang to re-adjust to playing in the NHL after not having competed for so long.
Letang can’t afford to wait idly while other players carry on despite the lockout. Not only will he fall behind his future opponents, but he may find his position on the roster in jeopardy.
Looking at Penguins prospect Derrick Pouliot is an awful lot like looking at Letang just a few ...
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The biggest benefit in heading overseas would be continuing to improve his game. Practice is one thing, but it’s going to be hard for Letang to re-adjust to playing in the NHL after not having competed for so long.
Letang can’t afford to wait idly while other players carry on despite the lockout. Not only will he fall behind his future opponents, but he may find his position on the roster in jeopardy.
Looking at Penguins prospect Derrick Pouliot is an awful lot like looking at Letang just a few ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins