WINNIPEG, MB - OCTOBER 10: Mark Letestu #22 of the Winnipeg Jets keeps an eye on the play during first period action against the Minnesota Wild at the Bell MTS Place on October 10, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Jets defeated the Wild 5-2.

Jets' Letestu shut down for 6 months with myocarditis

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Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Letestu will miss at least six months after being diagnosed with myocarditis, a virus that attacks the heart, head coach Paul Maurice confirmed Thursday to Jets reporter Mitchell Clinton.

Letestu's long-term health is not in question, but the 34-year-old will only be able to take part in light physical activity.

The veteran forward inked a one-year, $700,000 pact with the Jets in July and has appeared in seven games for the club this season.

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