Kris Letang reveals the truth about the severity of his health
At age 35, Pittsburgh Penguins D Kris Letang has publicly suffered two strokes but confirms that there is more to the story.
Letang returned to action just two weeks after suffering his second stroke. Admirable, yes - but concerning all the same.
In a recent interview with Jean-François Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal, Letang opened revealed the truth behind his condition.
He admitted that his affliction is never fully behind him and that there have been other episodes unreported. After his most recent episode, Letang learned he has a hole in his heart but upon completion of a series of tests, was cleared for action.
Naturally, matters of health are private, and in the case of professional athletes, such issues only become public knowledge when their ability to play is affected.
Letang's attitude is inspiring, and his confidence in his ability to blaze a trail forward is promising. However, one cannot help but feel a little uneasy knowing he has dealt with 'several' alternate episodes.
Ideally, the 3x Stanley Cup champion finishes his career with no surprises, as he is a treat to watch and one of the most likable players in the NHL.
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YESTERDAY
JUNE 6, 2026
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| G | A | PTS | ||
| Mitch Marner | 3 | 1 | 4 | |
| Tomas Hertl | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jordan Staal | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Shea Theodore | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Sebastian Aho | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Brayden McNabb | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Taylor Hall | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Jordan Martinook | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Jackson Blake | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Jack Eichel | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Brett Howden | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Seth Jarvis | - | 1 | 1 | |
| William Karlsson | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Eric Robinson | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Jaccob Slavin | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Logan Stankoven | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Frederik Andersen | - | - | - | |
| Rasmus Andersson | - | - | - | |
| Ivan Barbashev | - | - | - | |
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