Been saying it for years, and now it’s beyond dispute that Kris Letang’s the franchise’s greatest defenseman.
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I would like to see dk talk a little bit ab the world juniors
Letang has 1 more(21) ESP in 33 games this season than in last year’s 64 games (20). He needs to play at least at 5on3, where he is excellent. And maybe he should be back at 5on4, because EK68 is not the man, at the moment
And #71 need two new legs, because those are not wheeling (and I’m saying it after he scored two goals in a game)
Letang was a madman. He was also playing great defense skating all around like a Tasmanian Devil.
So glad I got to watch last nights game without any interruptions at all. 🎉 just about the greatest single period of hockey Ive ever seen anyone play. It was something else
Holy crap DK what a great episode I could not agree with you more. My only gripe Letang turnover habits. But you were ready for that. so I agree with you. on top of that look at the fact that he did this now. this wasn’t 10 years ago this happened yesterday which makes your position rock solid
Sully broke out a kilo of blow during the 1st intermission.
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HO HO HO, HERE COMES THE SNOW.
Letang's time on ice, consistently high throughout his career–still a difference maker!
Go Pens!!
Time to put #58 on the first power play unit!!
From a statistical measurement, Karlsson and Letang are having similar seasons, with Karlsson having the edge in goals and actually having better defensive numbers, which no one expected. Then why is it Karlsson has looked less impressive from an offensive and general eye test standpoint? Were people expecting too much? Is the Penguins system not beneficial to his skill set? Is he still lacking a defensive partner that he can excel with? When Is Erik going to go off with a big night with a couple goals and a few assists? I hope he looks at this Letang accomplishment as a challenge.
My only counter to the Letang argument was that if Sergei Gonchar had played his entire career in Pittsburgh, then there would have been a discussion about who is the best defenseman in franchise history.
Dk, u didn't finish the title. Please add "in penguins history" 😀
Tanger is easily the greatest. And I'm old enough to have watched Coffey, Murphy and Samuelsson and loved them all.
a damn fine game last night. thanks DK
The Isles could and should fall, but I wouldn't go dismissing the Flyers that quickly. This is a typical Torts coached team that rebounds after a hard year or more of discipline and plays well once the young players buy in. They aren't super talented, but that doesn't matter. Remember when he Devils climbed out of the cellar a couple seasons ago and everyone was waiting for the wheels to fall off, but they never did? It disgusts me to say it but the Flyers might be that team this season.
This game was for everyone who thinks this team is better off without Letang!
The Pens SHOOK them deep.
Gonchar
It ain’t even a question Letang is the best defenseman in penguins history. Not even a debate. Idk how so many fans are just nieve or blind to this fact tbh. Lol
For a time, 58 was infuriating, due to his inclination to force the tricky play, at the cost of something simple, but still productive. No more however; and certainly not since the arrival of 65. Seasons like this, will be Letang's legacy. He is PIT's D GOAT. 🤘
Thanks DK. The game was awesome, I mean like wow! They dominated. I hope they keep this up. It looks like things are coming together for the team. great show DK.