The 2019-20 prospectus: Kris Letang

This is the 14th installment in a series of profiles of members of the Penguins' major-league roster, as listed alphabetically on the team's website. There will be one each weekday until all players have been addressed.

KRIS LETANG

Age: 32

Size: 6 foot, 201 pounds

Position: Defenseman

Acquired: Third-round draft choice, 2005.

Salary-cap hit: $7.25 million, through 2021-22

2018-19 NHL stats: 16 goals, 40 assists in 65 games

How he fits: Letang is the cornerstone of the defense corps, a fixture on the No. 1 pairing. There's little reason to think that he won't again work alongside Brian Dumoulin.

Shortcomings: Durability is a concern, as Letang has had to deal with a variety of health issues that have…