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The Hockey Card Report
As we head into the off season, Letang is an
By Bennett Harty unrestricted free agent who is hopeful to be able to
come to terms on an extension with the Penguins,
keeping the core nucleus together for another run
at the Cup. Crosby has already been known to
adjust terms and make concessions to help his
team keep not only the big 3 in place, but at times
to make room for those last-minute pieces that
can often get a team over the hump and hoisting
the Cup. Remember in 2016-2017 when the Pens
brought in Phil Kessel? Although he wasn’t part
of the big 3, he definitely played a helping role in
winning it all.
This year’s free agent market is hot as it also
includes teammate Evgeni Malkin, who like
Crosby, would take less of a payday to make sure
ith the NHL free agent frenzy about to
Wbegin, this month’s feature will be elite Letang is still the anchor on the back end. The
2021-2022 season saw Letang almost rip a point
Penguins D-man Kris Letang. Letang is part of
a legendary Pittsburgh trio that has served as the per game clip with 68 points in 78 games. This stat
line put Kris in 6th place amongst NHL D-men.
heart and soul of the franchise for an incredible
16 seasons. A run that has included 3 Stanley Cup Johnny Gaudreau is also heading into free
Championships, alongside Evgeni Malkin, and agency, and as a current Hart nominee will be very
Pens Captain (and arguably one of the all-time attractive to many teams, even though Calgary
greats of the game) Sidney Crosby. will do whatever they can within the cap to keep
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him in a Flames sweater. Carey Price, Phillip Forsberg, Claude Giroux and Nazim
Kadri are 4 more legit veteran players who will definitely create a stir in the market
and secure top dollars in the twilight of their respective careers.
We should also take a moment to congratulate the Colorado Avalanche, and
Conn Smythe winner Cale Makar, on their recent Stanley Cup win, dethroning
the defending Tampa Bay Lightning. Even the GOAT, Wayne Gretzky, recently
stated when describing Makar that “the closest player we’ve seen offensively and
defensively that can make an impact on the game that much is Bobby Orr.”
Stay tuned for next months edition of The Hockey Card Report when we will
find out where the stars land after the free agent frenzy calms down heading into
the summer! Stay safe, remain active, and have a great summer!
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alongside each other.
is even harder,” said Scott Pearson. “I have very fond memories of
“We had an amazing time, my wife my time in Quebec and especially
Debbie and I got to spend quality the great friendship that I made
time with Adam and a few other old with Adam during our time there
friends that came to the game, it was together,” said Pearson. “I have
a very memorable night for all of great on-ice memories of competing
us!” together alongside him, and just as
The two boys are now continuing many great memories off the ice. To
to work toward their dreams, trying to this day he’s one of my best friends.”
crack the lineups and be integral parts
of their respective organizations. We look forward to seeing how
For Pearson and Foote, it’s been the boys continue to track towards
incredible to live this experience reaching their NHL goals.
