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Kris Letang Scouting Report

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Created: Oct. 10, 2023
Updated: Oct. 11, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 36
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Apr. 24, 1987
Height: 6' 0 | 183 cm
Weight: 201 lbs | 91 kg
Drafted: 62 overall, 2005 round 3 (Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins PIT)
Contract: $36,600,000 over 6 years (Cap hit: $6,100,000)
Despite some physical setbacks, he continues to play at a high level.
Leans second pairing 'D' more than top pairing at this stage of his career, but remains a solid top four overall.
Skating remains sound. Excellent vision. Makes plays offensively. Involved defensively.
He isn't always detailed in his zone, but he competes and works to keep the puck out of high danger areas. Averaged 24:51 TOI in (22/23) 161 shots on goal - 162 hits - 108 shot blocks
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL64122941-1330
2021-22Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL781058682049
  • Compete/Consistency: 85
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 79
  • Hockey IQ: 88
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 89
  • Penalty Kill: 66
  • Power Play: 89
  • Physicality: 79
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 86
  • Shot: 84
  • Skating: 82
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality