Defenseman Kris Letang Undergoes Successful Surgery

Defenseman Kris Letang Undergoes Successful Surgery

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang underwent successful surgery, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. Letang had successful closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO; small hole in the heart). The procedure was performed at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital by interventional cardiologist Dr. Conrad

Penguins’ Kris Letang frustrated coaching staff and will pay for it next season…

It wasn’t a great season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, especially defenseman Kris Letang, a career-worst minus-15 while averaging 23 minutes per contest in 74 games in 2024-25. He also posted nine goals and 21 assists. And according to sources who spoke with team insider Josh Yohe of the Athletic, the Penguins’ coaching staff grew more and more frustrated with Letang’s playing style. Yohe explained that Letang’s mental errors increased and his ph…