REPORT: New UPDATE on Kris Letang after stroke - Involves his playing career

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Ryan
December 2, 2022 (1:18 PM)

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It was announced this week that the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise defender Kris Letang had suffered a stroke. This was the second one in 8 years, the first one happening in 2014 which kept him from playing hockey for over two months.

While having one stroke is horrible, having two is absolutely terrible, and when the news broke people knew Letang would be out a long time, and many believed he should consider retirement to save his health.

Retirement though doesn't seem to be in the mind of Letang, and a lengthy time away from the team doesn't seem to be in it either according to this NHL Insider.

Originally Insiders were mentioning that Letang could miss the remainder of the season originally, but Pierre LeBrun reports now:

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LeBrun on Insider Trading says the stroke suffered by Kris Letang was not as serious as the one he suffered in 2014, the tests that he has done have come back positive and the Penguins expect him to return this season.� NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) December 1, 2022

Lucky for Letang, this stroke was a lot more mild compared to his first one in 2014. Letang signed a new 6 year contract this past summer which keeps him on the team until he is 41.

He believes he has a lot more hockey left in him, but is it worth the risk?

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2 DECEMBRE \| 188 ANSWERS REPORT: New UPDATE on Kris Letang after stroke - Involves his playing career Should Letang retire?
yes	122	64.9 %
no	66	35.1 %
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REPORT: New UPDATE on Kris Letang after stroke - Involves his playing career

It was announced this week that the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise defender Kris Letang had suffered a stroke. This was the second one in 8 years, the first one happening in 2014 which kept him from playing hockey for over two months.

Should Letang retire?