Canadian · Ste-Anne-des-Monts, Canada · Born 24 April 1987Kris Letang is a Canadian offensive defenceman who has spent his entire NHL career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning three Stanley Cups.
Kristopher Joseph Pierre Irwin Letang was born on 24 April 1987 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and played junior hockey with the Val-d'Or Foreurs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for three seasons before the Pittsburgh Penguins selected him 62nd overall in the 2005 NHL Draft. Letang won his first Stanley Cup in just his second full NHL season in 2009, developing into one of the league's most dynamic offensive defencemen and becoming an alternate captain for the Penguins. Letang won a second Stanley Cup in 2016 and a third in 2017, both alongside franchise stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, establishing himself as one of the most important pieces of Pittsburgh's championship-era core. Letang has continued to represent the Penguins across nearly two decades with the organisation, remaining one of the most accomplished and durable puck-moving defencemen of his generation despite battling several serious health scares throughout his career.
Pittsburgh Penguins puck-moving defenceman, three-time Stanley Cup champion
How They Played
Letang is an elite offensive defenseman known for his exceptional skating ability, vision, and puck-moving skills. He quarterbacks the power play with precision passing and a powerful shot from the point. His speed and agility allow him to jump into the rush and create scoring opportunities while maintaining strong defensive positioning.
Lasting Impact
Letang is regarded as one of the most talented offensive defensemen of his generation and a key architect of the Penguins' sustained success in the 2010s.
Career Honours
- 3x Stanley Cup champion (2009, 2016, 2017)
- 6x NHL All-Star Game selection
| Team | Period | GP | Goals | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2006–2024 | 1013 | 16 | #58 |
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