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Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Kris Letang will be out of the lineup indefinitely after suffering a stroke on Monday, the team announced. It is Letang's second stroke after he suffered one in 2014.
The Penguins say in a statement that Letang's "condition is not believed to be career threatening" and that he "is not experiencing any lasting effects of the stroke." Letang, 35, will undergo a number of tests over the next week to give a better sense of his timeline for recovery.
“I am fortunate to know my body well enough to recognize when something isn’t right,” said Letang 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 okay. I am optimistic that I will be back on the ice soon.”
Penguins' Kris Letang suffers stroke, says he's 'optimistic' he'll be back soon
Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Kris Letang will be out of the lineup indefinitely after suffering a stroke on Monday, the team announced. It is Letang's second stroke after he suffered one in 2014.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Kris Letang will be out of the lineup indefinitely after suffering a stroke on Monday, the team announced. It is Letang's second stroke after he suffered one in 2014.
The Penguins say in a statement that Letang's "condition is not believed to be career threatening" and that he "is not experiencing any lasting effects of the stroke." Letang, 35, will undergo a number of tests over the next week to give a better sense of his timeline for recovery.
“I am fortunate to know my body well enough to recognize when something isn’t right,” said Letang 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 okay. I am optimistic that I will be back on the ice soon.”
