The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to an eight-year contract extension with star defenseman Kris Letang worth $58 million, according to the team's official Twitter account:
Chris Johnston of Rogers Sportsnet provides the details on how much Letang's contract will count against the salary cap:
Despite reportedly being on the trade block, according to Rob Rossi of The Pittsburgh Tribune, the Penguins realized how important the defender was to the future of the franchise and locked him up to a long-term deal.
Letang is only 26 years old and already one of the top five offensive defensemen in the NHL, amassing at least 33 points in four of his last five seasons and proving to be a key asset on the power play (16 goals and 63 assists on the man advantage).
Not only has Letang proven to be the top defender on the Penguins during his career thus far, but he has also proven that he is one of the top all-around defensemen in the league. Letang has secured two All-Star nominations, was a finalist for the Norris Trophy in 2012-13 and helped lead the team to the 2009 Stanley Cup.
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Kris Letang and Pittsburgh Penguins Agree on 8-Year Contract Extension
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