Kris Letang made a post on his Instagram story on Sunday evening asking for fan questions, and he answered more than 80 questions into late Monday afternoon on a variety of subjects.
Here are his answers:
Q: Who has the best style on the team?
Letang:
Q: Favorite city to play in besides Pittsburgh?
Letang: Back home in Montreal, and Madison Square Garden close second.
Q: Would you ever rock a mullet?
Letang: No chance.
Q: What is the first thing you will do once out of quarantine?
Letang: Go on the ice.
Q: Best player from Sweden?
Letang: Nicklas Lidstrom.
Q: Why do you wear the number 58?
Letang: (I wore it) since playing junior. I thought it was an original number.
Q: What's your favorite pregame meal?
Letang: Salmon and vegetables.
Q: What is your favorite Penguins team you played on?
Letang: So many great teams but I would say our 2016 (team), and also 2009.
Q: Funniest Penguins player?
Letang: Brandon Tanev.
Q: Are you on the ice practicing alone?
Letang: Not allowed, and we have to follow the social distancing guidelines.
Q: How's quarantine?
Letang: I miss playing the game but I enjoyed a lot of family time which I don't have often during the season.
Q: Top five players in the league at the moment?
Letang: So many amazing players, these are the ones that come to my head right now: Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid, Patrick Kane.
Q: Who is the loudest on the team?
Letang: Brandon Tanev.
Q: Favorite cheat meal?
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Q: Favorite song right now?
Letang: "Everything I Wanted" - Billie Eilish.
Q: Best hockey memory?
Letang: My first Stanley Cup in 2009.
Q: Who was your favorite player growing up?
Letang: Pavel Bure.
Q: If you could be stuck with one teammate, who would it be and why?
Letang:
Note: Crosby also chose Letang when asked the same question.
Q: What is your second favorite sport?
Letang: Obviously hockey is No. 1 but Formula 1 is next.
Q: Top five places to go out to eat in Pittsburgh?
Letang: 1. Poulet Bleu, 2. Butcher and the Rye, 3. täkō, 4. Fish Nor Fowl, 5. Meat & Potatoes
Q: What is your favorite song that gets you hyped up for a game?
Letang: "Can't Stop" - RHCP.
Q: Favorite movie?
Letang: The Wolf of Wall Street.
Q: Favorite vacation spot?
Letang: Amalfi Coast, Italy.
Q: Who is your favorite Steelers player?
Letang: Ryan Shazier.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant?
Letang: Taverna Trilussa, that's in Rome. And also L'Atelier Joël Robuchon in Montreal.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the offseason?
Letang: Travel with family.
Q: Favorite Russian in the league right now?
Letang: Evgeni Malkin.
Q: What is the best show you've ever seen?
Letang: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Q: Best flow (hair) in the league?
Letang: Erik Karlsson
Q: Which halloween costume with the wife did you enjoy the most?
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Q: How do you mentally prepare yourself coming back from injury?
Letang: I workout and practice until I can feel I'm going 100 percent to make sure I'm not hesitant out there.
Q: Favorite restaurants in Montreal?
Letang: Park Restaurant, Garde Manger and Le Bremner, La Vie La Vie Comptoir Sante, Jatoba, L'Atelier Joël Robuchon, Maiko Sushi, La Station Organique.
Q: Hardest player to play against?
Letang: Pavel Datsyuk
Q: Alcohol of choice?
Letang: Wine.
Q: Do you still experiment with equipment? How long did it take to find out what you like?
Letang: We always do because companies always evolve!
Q: Favorite animal?
Letang: Black panther.
Q: How are you staying motivated during quarantine?
Letang: I keep training, play hockey with my son, and I keep watching hockey.
Q: Which Penguins jersey is your favorite to wear?
Letang:
Q: The videos of Alex at the All-Star Game are my favorite. How is he handling quarantine?
Letang: He loves family time, and home schooling is doing well.
Q: Best hockey player of all time?
Letang: Mario Lemieux. No doubt.
Q: Favorite memory of The Igloo?
Letang: Game 4, 2009 against Detroit.
Q: What's it like playing in Pittsburgh?
Letang: It's amazing and we have the best fans.
Q: Favorite game you played in?
Letang: Game 6 vs. Washington in 2016. Crazy finish!
Q: If you weren't a pro hockey player, what would your career choice be?
Letang: Formula 1 driver.
Q: What team did you hope to play for before getting drafted by the Penguins?
Letang: I really just wanted to play in the NHL.
Q: Player who has the best social media?
Letang: Max Domi.
Q: What do you miss the most about Canada during the regular season?
Letang: Family, friends, food, lots of snow.
Q: What is your favorite wine?
Letang: Masseto.
Q: If you wanted to play a game in any international city outside the U.S. and Canada, which would you choose?
Letang: London.
Q: Favorite ice cream flavor?
Letang: Hazelnut gelato at Grom.
Q: Best hockey sticks?
Letang: Easton.
Q: Favorite outdoor game you played in?
Letang: Best one was against Buffalo. No visor, either.
Q: Do you have animals?
Letang: One dog.
Q: Who was funnier: Ryan Whitney or Ryan Malone?
Letang: Ryan Whitney.
Q: Who is your favorite F1 driver?
Letang: Max Verstappen.
Q: Favorite binge-worthy show?
Letang: Californication.
Q: How's Dan Potash in real life?
Letang: He's great, a real nice guy.
Q: What is your dream car?
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Q: What's your golf game like? Who is the best player on the team?
Letang: My golf game is not that great. Justin Schultz.
Q: Pancakes or waffles?
Letang: Pancakes.
Q: How do you take your coffee?
Letang: Drip and black, thanks to our strength coach Alex Trinca.
Q: Who speaks French on the team?
Letang: Crosby and Matt Murray.
Q: Favorite hair product?
Letang: Jack Henry.
Q: Who has the hardest shot on the team?
Letang: Malkin and honorable mention to Juuso Riikola.
Q: What is your favorite memory from a Penguins Foundation event or community program?
Letang: Being a server for the dinner at Skates and Plates.
Q: Which teammates past or present would you trust to babysit your kids?
Letang: Patric Hornqvist. He's got experience already and I think with all the energy he has he will keep them entertained.
Q: What is your favorite candy or dessert?
Letang: Coffee Crisp.
Q: Favorite fruit?
Letang: Mango and raspberries.
Q: Would you rather be able to fly or breathe underwater?
Letang: Fly for sure.
Q: Workout routine these days?
Letang: Peloton bike.
Q: Favorite color?
Letang: Blue.
Q: Why did you name your daughter Victoria?
Letang: Victoria was always my favorite girl name. My wife likes classic names and she likes the meaning of Victoria so we went with that name.
Q: Tacos or pizza?
Letang: Tacos (at täkō in Pittsburgh).
Q: Favorite actor of all time?
Letang: Jim Carrey and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Q: If you could bring back any jersey in Penguins history to wear, which would it be?
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Q: Favorite MMA fighter?
Letang: Conor McGregor and Georges St-Pierre.
Q: Best workout during this quarantine?
Letang: Go check out my good friend Jonathan Chaimberg on his Instagram page for live workouts.
Q: Favorite holiday?
Letang: Christmas.
Q: What natural drink would you recommend for post-workouts?
Letang: Pure Maple Water. It's also the best tasting natural drink out there!
Q: No. 1 thing on your bucket list?
Letang: I don't have a ranking but the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco is one of them.
Q: Favorite pirate?
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