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Looks like talks between Letang and the Penguins have stalled:

Lawrence Dushenski ‏@LD10 3m Rossi on @TSN1050Radio - Toronto has emerged as a preferred landing spot for Letang. Penguins want at least 1 roster player/prospect/1st

update:
http://triblive.com/sports/penguins/...#axzz2XNnTxtY2

Kris Letang prefers to play for the Penguins.

He also prefers to play for a team that believes he is its best defenseman.

Letang, coming off his first Norris Trophy (top defenseman) nomination, has grown uneasy about his standing within the organization, sources said Wednesday.

The Tribune-Review recently reported that some members of management and coaches rated Paul Martin as the club's best defenseman last season.

Penguins general manager Ray Shero remains high on Letang, especially his upside.

He repeatedly has stated a desire to work out a long-term contract with Letang, 26.

However, Shero has not ruled out any option, including a trade.

Letang does not have a full- or limited-movement clause in his contract, and he has not requested a trade.

He reiterated Wednesday that his focus is on working out a new contract with the Penguins.

However, Toronto has emerged as a potential destination if there is a breaking point with the Penguins, the sources said.

To trade Letang, the Penguins would seek the return of an NHL-ready player under contract, at least one top prospect and a potential first-round draft pick, the sources said.