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Kris Letang ranked #6 on NHL Network’s list of top defensemen

Even after 16 years in the NHL, Kris Letang is still being recognized as one of the top talents when it comes to his fellow defensemen around the league.

The NHL Network is spending the offseason highlighting the top 20 players at each position, and when it comes to blue liners, Kris Letang has cracked the Top 10.

Letang is ranked #6 behind Conn Smythe Trophy and Stanley Cup winner Cale Makar, three recent Norris Trophy winners in Victor Hedman, Roman Josi, and Adam Fox, and Bruins standout Charlie McAvoy.

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