Kris
Letang
D · PIT · Balanced · Below average
- PAL
- 27
- WAR
- -0.9
- Value
- 14
- PTS
- 34
2025-26№ 315 / 325
Kris Letang (Pittsburgh Penguins) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Kris Letang
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 90 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : April 23, 1987 · Montréal, Canada
Drafted : 2005 · PIT · round 3, pick #62
Contract : $6,100,000 · 2022-23 → 2027-28 · 35+ Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $4,000,000NMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 18 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| 2025-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 74 | 3 | 31 | 34 | 38 |
| 2024-25 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 74 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 52 |
| 2023-24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 10 | 41 | 51 | 62 |
| 2022-23 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 64 | 12 | 29 | 41 | 30 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 78 | 10 | 58 | 68 | 49 |
| 2020-21 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 55 | 7 | 38 | 45 | 32 |
| 2019-20 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 61 | 15 | 29 | 44 | 38 |
| 2018-19 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 65 | 16 | 40 | 56 | 48 |
| 2017-18 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 79 | 9 | 42 | 51 | 56 |
| 2016-17 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 41 | 5 | 29 | 34 | 32 |
| 2015-16 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 71 | 16 | 51 | 67 | 66 |
| 2014-15 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 69 | 11 | 43 | 54 | 79 |
| 2013-14 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 37 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 16 |
| 2012-13 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 35 | 5 | 33 | 38 | 8 |
| 2011-12 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 51 | 10 | 32 | 42 | 34 |
| 2010-11 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 8 | 42 | 50 | 101 |
| 2009-10 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 73 | 3 | 24 | 27 | 51 |
| 2008-09 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 74 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 24 |
| 2007-08 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 63 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 23 |
| 2006-07 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| NHL totals | 1252 | 178 | 636 | 814 | 851 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| 2019-20 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017-18 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 12 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 15 |
| 2015-16 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 23 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 22 |
| 2013-14 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 13 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 14 |
| 2012-13 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 15 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 8 |
| 2011-12 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 21 |
| 2010-11 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 2009-10 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 13 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
| 2008-09 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 23 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 26 |
| 2007-08 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| Playoff totals | 155 | 25 | 67 | 92 | 162 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cup3 times · 2016-17, 2015-16, 2008-09
- 🏆 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophyonce · 2022-23
Kris Letang: our analysis
2025-26 season: 74 GP, 3 G, 31 A, 34 PTS, -4 +/-, 21:41 TOI. WAR -0.9 (315th of 325) · PAL 27, below average.
In 2025-26, Kris Letang, 39, posts a PAL Rating of 27 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of -0.9 ranks 315th among 325 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: penalty kill (81, well above average), offense (71, above average) and creation (64, above average). On the other hand, defense (5, among the weakest in the league) and power play (8, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: penalty kill (+0.7); his biggest cost: EV defense (-3.2).
A marked decline: his PAL was 45 in 2024-25, against 27 now; his WAR went from -0.5 to -0.9.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 14 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Kris Letang's story
Growing up in Montréal, Letang rose through the Quebec junior ranks before establishing himself with the Val-d'Or Foreurs, where early productivity earned him rookie all-star honours and later top defensive awards in the QMJHL.
Selected 62nd overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, he made the NHL roster in 2006–07 and scored his first NHL goal in his third game against Henrik Lundqvist. After a brief return to juniors to finish his development, he moved between AHL and NHL duty before settling into Pittsburgh's defence corps and contributing to the club's deep playoff runs, including the 2009 Stanley Cup victory.
Letang's NHL arc blends high peaks and significant setbacks. He grew into a top-pairing role by 2008–09, producing career-high offensive totals and earning All-Star appearances. He has also faced interruptions: a broken nose and concussion from an illegal hit in 2011, neck surgery that sidelined him for the 2017 playoffs, and stroke-related absences that he overcame to return to play. His resilience paid off with key contributions in 2016—scoring the Cup-winning goal in Game 6—and inclusion on two more championship rosters in 2016 and 2017.
Internationally, Letang represented Canada at the 2005 World U18 Championship (silver) and was part of the back-to-back World Junior gold teams in 2006 and 2007; he captained the 2007 squad and made the tournament All-Star team.
On the ice, Letang is best described in plain terms: a puck-moving defenceman who balances offensive instincts with defensive duties. He logs heavy minutes, quarterbacks transition plays and contributes both goals and assists while carrying the responsibilities of a veteran blueliner for his team.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 20:07
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:31
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:22
- Pts/GP
- 0.50
- EV points
- 7
- Hits
- 25
- Blocks
- 16
- Takeaways
- 4
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 55.1 %
- Off. zone starts
- 34.9 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
35between 21 and 48 (80% range)
- Goals
- 4
- Assists
- 31
- Games
- 79
So far: 9 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.43 pts per game (last season: 0.46).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Declining
- Points per game: 0.62 in 23-24, 0.46 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 45 → 27
Outlook, age included
↓ DecliningAge 39: the age when production usually declines
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 87 %
74
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 78
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 65
- Confidence 89 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 86
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 81
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 79
- Confidence 89 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 61
- Confidence 65 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 71
- Confidence 89 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 83
- Confidence 87 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 77
- Confidence 87 %
- DF
- Defense
- 61
- Confidence 85 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 58
- Confidence 37 %
- EX
- Experience
- 99
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating78
- Top speed (35 %)35.6 · 77
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)1.663 · 73
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.6 · 83
- Speed consistency (15 %)35 · 80
ST — Strength65
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.367 · 68
- Body mass (50 %)-0.243 · 68
EN — Endurance86
- Ice time per game (45 %)21.5 · 85
- Total ice time (20 %)1,538 · 79
- Shift length (15 %)52.5 · 88
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)20.1 · 85
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.249 · 84
DU — Durability81
- Share of games played (100 %)0.856 · 81
CK — Checking79
- Hits /60 (70 %)4.05 · 79
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.578 · 79
- Season volume (10 %)4.564 · 81
FG — Fighting61
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.672 · 61
DI — Discipline71
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.05 · 71
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.746 · 69
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.453 · 79
PA — Passing83
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.494 · 82
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.576 · 85
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.001 · 75
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.611 · 85
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.288 · 79
SC — Scoring77
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.233 · 76
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.241 · 80
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.005 · 65
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.156 · 83
- xG per shot (10 %)0.034 · 76
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)11.5 · 82
DF — Defense61
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.111 · 56
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.185 · 60
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.763 · 64
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.311 · 93
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.107 · 72
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)60.9 · 59
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.916 · 68
PS — Penalty shot58
- Shootouts (60 %)30 · 56
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience99
- Career regular-season games (65 %)100
- Career playoff games (25 %)95
- NHL seasons (10 %)100
OV — Overall74
- DF · Defense (30 %)61
- PA · Passing (22 %)83
- SK · Skating (12 %)78
- SC · Scoring (12 %)77
- EN · Endurance (9 %)86
- ST · Strength (6 %)65
- DI · Discipline (5 %)71
- CK · Checking (4 %)79
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 78 | 77 | 61 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 78 | 82 | 63 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 81 | 84 | 61 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 80 | 87 | 62 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-0.9
wins above replacement
315 of 325
PAL Rating
27/ 100
Performance · Below average
181 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
14/ 100
Very poor return
6.10 M$ · expected PAL 68
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 57
- Defense
- 17
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- Offense
- 71
- Creation
- 64
- Shooting
- 40
- Possession
- 30
- Defense
- 5
- Discipline
- 39
- Power play
- 8
- Penalty kill
- 81
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | PIT | -0.9 | 27 | 14 | 6.10 M$ |
| 2024-25 | PIT | -0.5 | 45 | 23 | 6.10 M$ |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 0.5 | 49 | 23 | 6.10 M$ |
| 2022-23 | PIT | 1.5 | 79 | 57 | 6.10 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
47/ 100
Average
better than 47% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
51/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
40/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 119 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 30
- Shot selection
- 58
- Penalties drawn
- 47
- Puck management
- 74
Defense
- Takeaways
- 61
- Discipline
- 39
- Safe zone exits
- 35
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | PIT | 47 | 51 | 40 |
| 2024-25 | PIT | 59 | 65 | 49 |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 54 | 54 | 52 |
| 2022-23 | PIT | 67 | 27 | 88 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.9
wins above replacement
-1.5 to -0.2 — 90% interval
315 of 325 defensemen
-4.8 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.9
- EV defense
- -3.2
- Power play
- -0.8
- Penalty kill
- +0.7
- Shooting
- -2.4
- Penalties
- -1.5
- Average → replacement
- +3.2
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | PIT | 74 | -0.9 | -1.5 to -0.2 | 315/325 |
| 2024-25 | PIT | 71 | -0.5 | -1.5 to 0.8 | 284/314 |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 82 | 0.5 | -0.6 to 1.3 | 92/316 |
| 2022-23 | PIT | 64 | 1.5 | 0.1 to 3.6 | 29/334 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 151.5 km/h86th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.4 km/h59th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 963rd percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 44.0 %83rd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 79.4 km75th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.71 km77th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 43.4 %71st percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.8 %83rd percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 37.2 %89th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3390th percentile | 049th percentile | 0.0 %27th percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 787th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %50th percentile |
| Long range | 1994th percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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PHIKris Letang: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Kris Letang have in 2026-27?
Kris Letang has 1 goal and 9 points (8 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Kris Letang?
Kris Letang is 39 years old: he was born on April 24, 1987.
How tall is Kris Letang, and how much does he weigh?
Kris Letang is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 198 lb (90 kg).
Where is Kris Letang from?
Canada: Kris Letang was born in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
What team does Kris Letang play for?
Kris Letang plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL, at D, wearing number 58.
Is Kris Letang injured?
No: Kris Letang is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Kris Letang?
Kris Letang produced -0.9 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 315th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 27 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Kris Letang make?
Kris Letang earns $6.1M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 14 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Kris Letang's contract end?
Kris Letang's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is Kris Letang overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 14 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Kris Letang a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 315th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Kris Letang getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 45 in 2024-25 to 27 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Kris Letang played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Kris Letang has 6 points (1 goal, 5 assists).
What are Kris Letang's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Kris Letang has 1,252 games, 178 goals, 636 assists and 814 points. His best season: 2021-22, with 68 points in 78 games.
Where was Kris Letang drafted?
Kris Letang was drafted 62nd overall (round 3) by Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005.
Is Kris Letang better at home or on the road?
No real difference: in 2026-27, he averages 0.50 points per game at home (4 in 8 games) and 0.50 on the road (5 in 10 games).
How does Kris Letang perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Kris Letang has 155 games and 92 points in his career. His pace (0.59 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.65).
Which player is most similar to Kris Letang?
Aaron Ekblad: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Aaron Ekblad's page →Is Kris Letang a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 35 points in 2026-27, or 0.44 points per game.
Is Kris Letang married?
Yes, married to Catherine Laflamme (2015).
What is Kris Letang's nationality?
Kris Letang is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — silver medal at the 2005 IIHF World U18 Championship; back-to-back gold medals at the 2006 and 2007 IIHF World Junior Championships (team captain in 2007, named to the tournament All-Star team).
What awards has Kris Letang won?
Emile Bouchard Trophy (QMJHL defenceman of the year) — 2007 ; Paul Dumont Trophy (QMJHL personality of the year) — 2007 ; Kevin Lowe Trophy (QMJHL best defensive defenceman) — 2007 ; QMJHL and CHL All-Rookie Team (junior rookie season) ; Selected to the NHL YoungStars Game — 2008 ; Selected to the NHL YoungStars Game — 2009 ; Voted a starter in the 2011 NHL All-Star Game ; Named to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game as an injury replacement; and more.
How many championships has Kris Letang won?
6: Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins — 2009; Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins — 2016; Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins — 2017; Gold medal at the IIHF World Junior Championship with Canada — 2006; Gold medal at the IIHF World Junior Championship with Canada — 2007; Silver medal at the IIHF World U18 Championship with Canada — 2005.
Where did Kris Letang play before turning pro?
Val-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL) — three seasons; named to the QMJHL and CHL All-Rookie Team after his junior rookie season.
How many points is Kris Letang projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 35 points in 79 games in 2026-27 (21 to 48 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates
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