NHL veteran out for minimum 8 weeks after undergoing surgery
Some tough news hit the Pittsburgh Penguins today as it was announced that defensemen Kris Letang underwent successful surgery to repair a fracture on his finger.
This comes after the Penguins had yet another disappointing season. What is even more disappointing is the fact that Crosby is still producing at a elite rate, he should be playing playoff hockey right now.
Kyle Dubas needs to figure out something in the off-season, and figure a way to get the Penguins back into the playoffs next year.
The Penguins are hopeful that with Letang back to full health for next year that he will play a big part on if the Penguins make the playoffs or not.
Kris Letang, John Ludvig, and Matt Nieto recently underwent successful surgeries, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. As seen on Hawksinsider
NHL veteran undergoes significant surgery with 8-week recovery period
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MAI 15 | 320 ANSWERS NHL veteran out for minimum 8 weeks after undergoing surgery Do you think the Penguins will be a playoff team next year? |
Yes | 110 | 34.4 % |
No | 210 | 65.6 % |
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