Penguins Notebook: Letang conditioned to be a marathon man on skates

“I think every player wants to spend the most minutes [he can] on the ice,” Letang said. “It’s always rewarding that your coach likes to put you out there.

“I put a lot of emphasis on having good [cardiovascular health] and being able to go for a long time.”

Letang, 24, who undergoes a torturous offseason workout regimen, averaged 24:02 of ice time and 25.5 shifts a game last season, when he was a Norris Trophy candidate.
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