Kris Letang has a hole in his heart, but don't dare doubt its size or strength.

At 8:08 p.m. Wednesday, as soon as his skates once again touched Consol Energy Center's ice — and yes, they really do make contact — the crowd let out a loud roar to welcome back the Penguins' franchise defenseman 10 weeks after the stroke that had cast his career in doubt.

Check that, his life.

And in that moment, know that Ray Shero cringed from his suite high above.

As did Letang's family and friends watching from the seats or TV sets in Quebec.

As did you and I and so many others who care far more about the person than the player.........................

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