Letang Defies the Aging Defenseman Curse

Kris Letang is determined to prove that the historical struggles of 40-year-old defensemen don't have to define his trajectory. The Pittsburgh stalwart believes his situation is fundamentally different from the cautionary tales that have plagued the position for decades. As one of the league's most durable and skilled blueliners enters this critical phase, his ability to defy the odds could reshape expectations for aging defensemen league-wide.