Injured Penguins defensman Kris Letang staying close during the team’s Cup run
CRANBERRY TWP. 无毛视频� Defenseman Kris Letang, whose been out of play due to surgery on a herniated disc in his neck in April, spoke Tuesday after the Penguins无毛视频� practice. He said that his recovery is going to plan.
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For Letang, it无毛视频檚 been difficult to have to watch from the press box instead of playing during the Stanley Cup playoffs. He无毛视频檚 remained a passionate fan and active part of the team, even announcing the Penguins无毛视频� lineups in the locker room before each game.
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In his time off, Letang has become an extra set of eyes for his teammates and the coaching staff, giving them advice after games based on what he sees from his vantage point.
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