{"id":144199,"date":"2022-11-30T19:03:04","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T19:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/penguins-kris-letang-out-indefinitely-after-second-stroke-of-career\/"},"modified":"2022-11-30T19:03:04","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T19:03:04","slug":"penguins-kris-letang-out-indefinitely-after-second-stroke-of-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/penguins-kris-letang-out-indefinitely-after-second-stroke-of-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Penguins’ Kris Letang out indefinitely after second stroke of career"},"content":{"rendered":"
Kris Letang will be out indefinitely after the Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman suffered a stroke earlier this week, the team said Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Penguins general manager Ron Hextall said in a statement that Letang was taken to a hospital Monday after reporting his symptoms to the team’s medical staff. The Penguins said the six-time All-Star was not experiencing any lasting effects and that this is not believed to be career-threatening.<\/p>\n
“I am fortunate to know my body well enough to recognize when something isn’t right,” Letang said in a statement. “While it is difficult to navigate this issue publicly, I am hopeful it can raise awareness. It is important for me that my teammates, family and the fans know that I am OK. I am optimistic that I will be back on the ice soon “<\/p>\n
Letang will continue to undergo tests this week. The Penguins said there will be no updates until those tests are completed and a plan is in place.<\/p>\n
“The test results were shocking to hear, but we are grateful Kris is doing well,” Hextall said.<\/p>\n
Letang, 35, previously suffered a stroke in 2014 and missed more than two months of the season. Tests showed that Letang was born with a tiny hole in the wall of his heart.<\/p>\n
He has one goal and 11 assists in 21 games this season while leading the Penguins with 23:54 in ice time per game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Kris Letang will be out indefinitely after the Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman suffered a stroke earlier this week, the team said Wednesday. Penguins general manager Ron Hextall said in a statement that Letang was taken to a hospital Monday after reporting his symptoms to the team’s medical staff. The Penguins said the six-time All-Star was not …<\/p>\n