That's so Letang.
Who the hell gets injured during the 3-day Christmas break?
How did Letang injure his lower body getting a paper cut when opening presents?
Stepped on some LEGO at 3am.
Does anyone else get a kick out of how guys like Letang and JJ Watt are worshipped for being in "such good shape" - meanwhile they can never stay healthy?
While on the other hand, you have a guy like Kessel who is probably carrying an extra 10-15 pounds, but never misses a game
Well I think Kessel is a little lucky in that he doesn't play a very physical game. I think the whole "they're in such great shape" thing is just another made up storyline that talking heads come up with so they have something to say about good players. I'm pretty sure the vast majority of pro athletes are in pretty darn good shape.
I do think there's at least something to what you're saying though. Supposedly that's why boxers aren't shredded, and instead have some meat to them.