There were rumblings of Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang heading overseas for the duration of the NHL lockout. Should the entire season get canceled in mid-January, what would be the pros and cons of Letang playing elsewhere?
The biggest benefit in heading overseas would be continuing to improve his game. Practice is one thing, but it’s going to be hard for Letang to re-adjust to playing in the NHL after not having competed for so long.
Letang can’t afford to wait idly while other players carry on despite the lockout. Not only will he fall behind his future opponents, but he may find his position on the roster in jeopardy.
Looking at Penguins prospect Derrick Pouliot is an awful lot like looking at Letang just a few years ago. He is an explosive skater who is adept at making plays and scoring goals from the point.
Pouliot isn’t an immediate threat to take Letang’s spot as the team’s top offensive defenseman. After all, he was only drafted this past year and has yet to make his debut in the AHL.
That said, no one can afford to sit on his hands while these hungry prospects get better w ...
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Pros and Cons of Kris Letang Playing Overseas During NHL Lockout
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