Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins has done just that recorded his 600th career assist tonight against the Vancouver Canucks.
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Letang, 38, has had quite a career as a member of the Penguins. He has numerous accomplishments, including winning three Stanley Cups, playing in 1,000 NHL games and now reaching the 600 career-assist marker. There really is no doubt that one day he will hear his name in the Hall of Fame, along with his best friends, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
Letang’s legendary career continues with the Penguins
For most Penguins fans, there are a handful of names that come to mind when talking about the best players in franchise history. Crosby, Malkin, Jaromir Jagr and of course Mario Lemieux. But if you talk about defenders specifically, Letang would find his name at the top of the list. Some may argue that Paul Coffey should be number one, but that should go to Letang.
He played in 1,167 games over 20 seasons, scoring 175 goals and 600 assists for 775 points. He has 335 more points than the next highest scoring defensemen in franchise history, which ironically is Coffey. He played a crucial role in winning back-to-back cups in 2016 and 2017, as well as 2009. He has also overcome life-changing injuries, including strokes, and has continued to play and be a big part of the organization. It’s great to see, but it’s even better to see what other feats he can accomplish before he decides to hang up his skates for good.
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