Back in the 1970s, defenseman Larry Goodenough skated for six mostly nondescript seasons with the Flyers and Canucks. His nickname, appropriately, was “Izzy”… as in Is He Goodenough?
Entering a brand-new season, it’s a fair question to ask of the Penguins ‘d.’ Is it good enough? There are reasons to believe it is.
Any evaluation of the Pens’ blue line corps must start with Kris Letang. As “Tanger” goes, so goes the black-and-gold defense…or something like that.
Need proof? Three seasons ago, the quicksilver defender enjoyed arguably his finest season, racking up 16 goals and 67 points.