Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang Out Indefinitely

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will be out indefinitely after suffering a stroke on Monday. Letang previously suffered a stroke back in 2014, during which he missed two months of action. 

In response to this unfortunate news, Kris Letang released a statement regarding his condition, as seen down below.

Letang: “I am fortunate to know my body well enough to recognize when something isn’t right. While it is difficult to navigate this issue publicly, I am hopeful it can raise awareness. It is important for me that my teammates, family, and the fans know that I am okay...

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 30, 2022

Since his first stroke, Letang has played in 543 regular-season games and 69 playoff contests.

We here at NHL Trade Rumors would like to wish Letang the best of luck as he recovers. 

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