By all accounts, the Penguins have prioritized Kris Letang right now for trying to fit a contract extension into place with what space they have.
In the past 24 hours, it finally looks like there has been some progress being made to a compromise. David Pagnotta from the Fourth Period talked on 93.7 the Fan yesterday, indicating that the sides are closing in on a deal.
Excellent NHL insider @TheFourthPeriod says on @937theFan that the Penguins have made progress on Kris Letang's contract in last 24 hours.