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Alex Letang takes over dad’s press conference, announces NHL plans

ST. LOUIS -- Kris Letang's son Alex stole the show during Letang's media availability before the 2020 NHL All-Star Game skills competition.

Letang sat down at his podium on Friday after walking the red carpet, and pulled Alex up onto his lap. Alex announced that he was "excited to see the hockey players, and my dad" at the All-Star weekend, then just took over:

Alex said he is "already playing hockey, but not in the NHL but still playing hockey." He said he wants to play in the NHL one day, and play defense for the Penguins.