Lettieri was placed on waivers by Minnesota on Thursday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Lettieri has two goals, 11 hits and two blocks in 11 contests this season. If he clears waivers, Minnesota might send him to AHL Iowa to help clear cap space for Alex Goligoski (lower body), who is believed to be close to being activated off the long-term injured reserve list.
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Wild's Vinni Lettieri: First career goal with Minnesota
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Lettieri recorded his first career goal as a member of the Wild in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.
Since being called up from the AHL on Oct. 22, Lettieri has had eight total shots on goal along with six hits to go with his goal. The fourth-line forward will continue to provide physical play -- he's also been getting opportunities on the power play recently.
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Wild's Vinni Lettieri: Up with big club
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Lettieri was recalled from AHL Iowa on Sunday.
Minnesota also returned Samuel Walker to the AHL on Sunday, so Lettieri will probably be in the lineup Tuesday against Edmonton. The 28-year-old Lettieri has one goal and two assists through four minor-league contests this season. He has picked up seven goals and 18 points in 83 career NHL appearances.
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Wild's Vinni Lettieri: Waived by Wild
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Lettieri was put on waivers Wednesday, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Lettieri is expected to report to AHL Iowa if he goes unclaimed on waivers. The 28-year-old contributed 23 goals and 49 points in 48 AHL outings with Providence last season.
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Bruins' Vinni Lettieri: Returned to AHL
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Lettieri was reassigned to AHL Providence on Monday.
Lettieri posted one shot on goal and three hits in 9:50 of ice time during Sunday's 5-3 win over the Flyers. Boston may get some players back for Tuesday's contest against Washington after sitting Patrice Bergeron (undisclosed) and Taylor Hall (rest) on Sunday.
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Bruins' Vinni Lettieri: Back with Boston
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Lettieri was recalled from AHL Providence on an emergency basis Sunday.
Lettieri has amassed 21 goals and 45 points in 45 AHL contests this campaign. He could make his Boston debut Sunday against Philadelphia.
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Bruins' Vinni Lettieri: Surfaces on long-term IR
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Lettieri (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Lettieri was waived earlier in the day, so it's unclear if he's healthy or not. He's spent the minimum 24 days on the shelf but hasn't been out for 10 games to be eligible to return yet. Even when officially cleared, he'll likely report to AHL Providence.
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Bruins' Vinni Lettieri: Hits waivers
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Lettieri (lower body) was waived by the Bruins on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Lettieri, who's been sidelined with a lower-body injury since being recalled by the Bruins on Jan. 31, was presumably activated off injured reserve before hitting waivers. In the likely event he goes unclaimed, look for Lettieri to join AHL Providence.
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Bruins' Vinni Lettieri: Lands on injured reserve
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Lettieri (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Lettieri was promoted to the NHL on Tuesday for the first time this season, but he subsequently suffered an injury in his first practice back. It's a tough break for the 27-year-old, who will likely head back to AHL Providence once he's recovered from the lower-body issue.
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Bruins' Vinni Lettieri: Promoted, suffers injury
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Lettieri was promoted from AHL Providence on Tuesday but subsequently suffered a lower-body injury and won't make the trip for Wednesday's game in Toronto, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports.
Depending on Jake DeBrusk's (lower body) availability, it wouldn't be surpsing to see Lettieri head back to the minors following the All-Star break. Lettieri has yet to appear in an NHL contest this season.
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Bruins' Vinni Lettieri: Put on waivers
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Lettieri has been placed on waivers Thursday, according to Matt Porter of The Boston Globe.
Lettieri saw action in 31 games last season with the Ducks, picking up five goals and five assists. Should he pass through waivers, he will go to Providence of the AHL.
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Bruins' Vinni Lettieri: Moves back east
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Lettieri signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Bruins on Wednesday.
Lettieri revitalized his career with 10 points (five on the power play) in 31 contests with the Ducks last season. The 27-year-old will now take his talents to Boston, where he could compete for a bottom-six role in training camp. Lettieri will likely spend much of 2022-23 at AHL Providence given the two-way nature of his new deal.
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Ducks' Vinni Lettieri: Floats in and out of lineup
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Lettieri posted career highs in games played (31) and points (10) in 2021-22.
Lettieri was a frequent traveler of Interstate 5 between Anaheim and San Diego. When with the Ducks, he picked up five of his 10 points on the power play. The 27-year-old forward has struggled to establish himself as a full-time NHLer, and he may have to settle for a two-way deal in free agency this summer.
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Ducks' Vinni Lettieri: Gathers helper in loss
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Lettieri provided an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Blues.
Lettieri was a healthy scratch in the last seven games, but he was able to make an impact in his return to the lineup. The 27-year-old set up Max Comtois on the opening goal 10:31 into the first period. Lettieri's played a part-time role for the Ducks this season, amassing career highs in games (29), goals (five), assists (five) and shots on net (48). Five of his 10 points have come on the power play.
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Ducks' Vinni Lettieri: Ends point drought
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Lettieri notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Flames.
Lettieri had played in 10 games without a point since his most recent recall from AHL San Diego. He snapped the drought by setting up a Trevor Zegras goal in Wednesday's game. Lettieri has done alright in a part-time role with nine points, 47 shots on net, 35 hits and a minus-8 rating through a career-high 28 contests this season.
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Ducks' Vinni Lettieri: Recalled from AHL
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Lettieri was elevated from AHL San Diego on Thursday, per Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register.
Lettieri has averaged 13:08 of ice time -- 2:10 during the power play -- and generated eight points over 17 NHL appearances this season. The 27-year-old's most recent NHL performance was in a 5-4 victory over Montreal on Jan. 27.
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Ducks' Vinni Lettieri: Sent to bus league
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Lettieri was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Wednesday.
Lettieri's picked up five goals and eight points through 17 NHL appearances this season, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him back with the big club following the All-Star break.
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Ducks' Vinni Lettieri: Drops to taxi squad
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Lettieri was reassigned to the taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Lettieri didn't play in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Senators. With the Ducks' forward group enjoying good health, Lettieri will serve as a spare forward for now. He'll likely end up with AHL San Diego soon.
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Ducks' Vinni Lettieri: Forces overtime Wednesday
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Lettieri scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.
Lettieri, playing in place of Derek Grant (lower body), was able to net the game-tying goal in the third period. The 26-year-old Lettieri isn't a lock for the lineup, but he's been solid in a versatile role when he plays. The American forward is at five goals, three assists, 30 shots on net, 26 hits and a minus-2 rating through 16 contests. He's still likely to bounce between the active roster and taxi squad as long as the Ducks have injured forwards.
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Ducks' Vinni Lettieri: Promoted, playing Wednesday
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Lettieri joined the Ducks' active roster and will play Wednesday in Toronto, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
The 26-year-old will replace Derek Grant (lower body) in Wednesday's lineup. Lettieri has four goals and three assists in 15 games this season and figures to see more NHL opportunities even once Grant returns to action.
