Letang’s A Finalist!
Congrats Tanger!
The NHL announced this morning that Penguins defenceman Kris Letang is one of the three finalists for the Norris Trophy, the award for the “defensive player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.”
Letang is up against PK Subban of the Montreal Canadiens and Ryan Suter of the Minnesota Wild. All worthy candidates, to be honest.
Despite playing only 35 games of the 48 game season, Letang tied with Subban for most points among defencemen, with 38 points (5G, 33A), a career best for him.
He had a plus-16 rating, which was the highest of his career, and averaged 25:38 minutes of ice time.
The last Penguins defenceman to win the Norris was Randy Carlyle in 1981.
Congratulations, Kris!
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