The Pittsburgh Penguins moved Kris Letang to long-term injured reserve on Friday, the Penguins’ official website reports.
Kris Letang has been placed on long-term injured reserve retroactive to December 28, and Jan Rutta has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to January 14.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 20, 2023
There is no reason to panic about this move. The Penguins made a few roster moves Friday and needed the roster spot. A player being placed on LTIR needs to miss at least 10 games.