Kris Letang could cause Penguins general manager Ray Shero to disregard conventional thinking.

Shero has spent the last couple of days working with his staff on a contract proposal for Letang, who is set to enter the final year of deal that currently counts $3.5 million annually against the salary cap.

By the most basic measures — age, productivity and role — Letang merits stature as a foundation piece for the Penguins, especially because he has conveyed a desire to stay.

Still, there is hardly a sense of optimism from either side that Letang is a lock to stick with the Penguins...........


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