A career NHL and AHL ship jumper is trying his luck in the Meccah of Hockey. Today the Toronto Maple Leafs are in the news as Vinni Lettieri signs a contract with the club. The deal the forward got was a one-year agreement, worth a league minimum $775K. It is likely he will get a shot in training camp to make the squad and help the club meet roster requirements. However, if he doesn’t make the big club, they probably wouldn’t mind him dropping down to Marlies. You know, assuming he clears waivers.
We’ve signed forward Vinni Lettieri to a one-year contract pic.twitter.com/kCmsF8yyKg
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Toronto Signs Vinni Lettieri for a One-Year Deal
Lettieri is originally from Excelsior, Minnesota. He was undrafted to the NHL and spent four seasons at the University of Minnesota. In addition, his senior season was quite successful, as he was nearly a point-per-game player. This would be good enough to earn him a shot at pro. In March of 2017, the Rangers signed him to his entry-level contract. As we mentioned, since that time, he’s primarily jumped between the AHL and NHL.
At this time that Vinni Lettieri signs, he has amassed 155 career NHL regular season games to his credit. The 30-year-old centre has recorded 15 goals and 17 assists in those games. Moreover, his past few seasons have yielded success. He’s been a PPG guy in the AHL. Also, he had his NHL career high in games played, 46, which came in 2023-24. Last year he was in the Boston Bruins organization. He managed three goals and two assists during 26 games with Boston. Furthermore, while playing for Providence, he had 21 goals, 29 assists, for 50 points in 47 games. Maybe the Leafs scouting staff had noticed him and liked what they saw.
For a team that’s been focus on Matthew Knies, John Tavares, and even Mitch Marner, these administrative deals still need to be taken care of. They definitely secured a consummate professional with this one.
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