PenguinPoop · Jul 7, 2022
Penguins Sign Letang to an Extension
The Penguins have signed all-star defenseman Kris Letang to a six-year-extension today. The total contract is for $36.6 million, with an average annual value of $6.1 million.
“Kris epitomizes what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin,” general manager Ron Hextall said when announcing the deal. “The role he plays on our team is irreplaceable, he is a leader in our locker room, and has made countless contributions to the organization over the last 15-plus years, which includes three Stanley Cup Championships. We are thrilled to make him a Penguin for life.”