Letang (knee) is officially out tonight vs. Colorado.
Letang will miss his ninth straight game tonight. The Penguins play on Friday and Saturday, so with four days off in between games, there is a good chance he will return this weekend.
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Xavier Ouellet will make his NHL debut tonight.
With Jonathan Ericsson sitting with an injured shoulder, so the 20-year-old draws in. He is a solid two-way defenseman with a lot of offensive upside. He isn't fantasy relevant yet, but will be worth a look in a few years.
Kris Letang skating on extra pairing with Deryk Engelland at Penguins skate.
This is not a good sign that Letang will return to the lineup tonight. It appears he will miss his ninth straight game, but should be ready for the Pens next game on Friday. This isn't for sure, we will update as it becomes available.
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The Red Wings have recalled D Xavier Ouellet from Grand Rapids (AHL).
The 48th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft has two assists in five games in his first season with the Grand Rapids Griffins. He had 10 goals and 31 assists (41 points) in 50 games last season with Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the QMJHL.
Kris Letang taking rushes paired with assistant coach Todd Reirden, so not looking promising that he will play Saturday.
The Penguins play at 1 PM EST tomorrow, so expect an official update later today or early tomorrow. If he can't play on Saturday, the Penguins next game is on Monday vs. Colorado.
Letang practiced this morning but is not expected to play tonight.
Letang participated in a full practice yesterday and it was thought that he could be ready today. He could be back in the lineup on Saturday vs. Vancouver.
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is participating in his first full team practice since suffering a knee injury in late September.
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma said that Letang wouldn't be able to return until he participated in a full team practice, so he is nearing a return. Monitor his status during tomorrow's morning skate prior to their game with the Flyers.
Letang says he is improving but still not quite ready to play.
Letang said he dealt with some discomfort once he rejoined contact but he can work through it. There is still no timetable for his return, but he is definitely getting close.
Kris Letang, who hasn't played this season because of an apparent knee problem, is among first players on ice for Penguins' game-day skate.
There will be an update after the morning skate, whether or not Letang will be in the lineup tonight.
Kris Letang participated in Penguins practice.
Letang could return to the Pens blueline tomorrow vs. Edmonton. He continues to participate in practice which means he is nearing a return, consider him questionable until you hear otherwise.
Defenseman Kris Letang (knee) is on the ice for the Penguins' game-day skate.
This is the first time Letang has skated with the team since the injury. Consider him questionable for tonight's matchup with Florida. An update will come after Pens practice.
Letang (knee) is doubtful for tonight's contest with the Panthers.
Penguins defenseman Letang skated hard Thursday at Southpointe. He made cuts. Stopped hard and started quickly. Did drills with lateral movement. Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma has said Letang needed to work his way back to practice before he would return to the lineup.
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, who has missed the first three games of the season because of an apparent knee injury, skated for about 50 minutes before the team practiced at Southpointe today.
Coach Dan Bylsma said Letang will accompany the Penguins to Florida for the two-game trip that begins Friday night in Sunrise, but cautioned against assuming he will be back in the lineup while the Penguins are on the road. “Kris needs to progress back to practice before we’d think about putting him in a game at this point in time,” Bylsma said. “I don’t see him just stepping back into a game situation without a team practice.”
Kris Letang has been skating hard during past couple conditioning on-iceworkouts. He's getting closer but not playing tonight.
This is positive news for Letang owners who should get their star defenseman back in the near future. Letang is questionable for Friday's contest with the Panthers.
Letang skated with conditioning coach Kadar before Penguins practice.
While the Penguins have yet to give a timetable on Letang's return this is a positive sign, that he is getting closer.
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma said Letang skated today for the first time since getting injured and is progressing. However there is still no timetable for his return.
Letang is one of the NHL's best offensive-defenseman, but he has had a hard time staying healthy as of late. He missed 13 games last season and has missed a total of 44 games in the last two seasons.
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma says he does not believe Letang's injury is a long-term issue and that he can be activated as early as Oct 8.
This means that Letang's placement on IR was not retroactive to September 27th and that he will for sure miss the Penguins first two games of the season. Make sure to pull him from your lineup.
The Penguins have also placed defenseman Kris Letang on injured reserve.
Reports are that Letang is dealing with a knee injury but he is not expected to be out longterm.
The Pittsburgh Penguins said on Saturday that defenceman Kris Letang is out with a lower-body injury. Head coach Dan Bylsma said that Letang will not skate the rest of the weekend and will be re-evaluated back in Pittsburgh.
The coach said he was unsure on whether the blueliner's injury will be short-term or extended until his re-evaluation. Monitor Letang's status in the coming days to see if Letang will be ready for the Penguins season opener on October 3rd.
#Pens agree to terms with defenseman Kris Letang; 8-year, $58 million extension.
The right move as Letang has been one of the top offensive Dmen in the game the past few years. With Pittsburgh's offensive-minded focus, look for Letang to continue his high fantasy output.