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Kris Letang

Kris Letang is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and alternate captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Kris Letang is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and alternate captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has spent his entire NHL career with the team and won three Stanley Cups.

What it is

Kris Letang, born in Montréal, Quebec, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round of the 2005 NHL Draft. He has played over 1,200 NHL games, recording more than 170 goals and 600 assists, making him one of the franchise's most productive defencemen.

Why it matters

Letang is a three-time Stanley Cup champion (2009, 2016, 2017) and has been a key offensive contributor from the blue line. He signed a six-year contract extension with the Penguins in 2022 and continues to play at a high level despite significant health setbacks, including a 2025 surgery to close a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in his heart.

Key details

Letang has served as an alternate captain for Pittsburgh. He is married to Catherine Laflamme. As of the latest available information, he remains an active player with no retirement announcement. His career totals place him among the Penguins' all-time leaders in assists and games played by a defenceman.

In short

  • Three-time Stanley Cup champion with Pittsburgh (2009, 2016, 2017).
  • Over 1,200 NHL games, 170+ goals, 600+ assists.
  • Underwent heart surgery in April 2025 to close a PFO.
  • Born in Montréal, Quebec, and has represented Canada internationally.
Canadian angle

Letang is from Montréal, Quebec, and has represented Canada in international hockey, making him a notable Canadian NHL player.

Quick questions

How many Stanley Cups has Kris Letang won?
Kris Letang has won three Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins, in 2009, 2016, and 2017.
What was Kris Letang's injury?
Letang has had multiple injuries and health issues, including a 2025 surgery to close a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a small hole in the heart.
How old is Kris Letang?
Kris Letang was born on April 24, 1987, which makes him 39 years old.

Sources

  1. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/penguins/player/kris-letang-8471724
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, height, draft position, team, age, and career status.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kris_Letang
    Supports: Career overview, Stanley Cup wins, and 2025 PFO surgery.
  3. StatMuse — https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/player/kris-letang-3989
    Supports: Career games played, goals, assists, plus-minus, and Stanley Cup count.
  4. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/l/letankr01.html
    Supports: Birth date, age, career scoring totals, and Stanley Cup count.