The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled defenceman Cole McWard from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies and assigned forward Vinni Lettieri in a corresponding roster move, sportsnet.ca reported on Sunday.
- Roster Depth: McWard secures a look with the NHL club following Morgan Rielly’s departure from Saturday’s loss due to injury.
- AHL Assignment: Lettieri returns to the Marlies after appearing in eight games for Toronto this season, tallying one goal.
- Value Shifts: McWard joins the active roster carrying nine games of prior NHL experience and four assists across seven AHL contests this year.
The Maple Leafs added defensive depth to the roster after Morgan Rielly left Saturday’s contest with an injury, sportsnet.ca reported. Defenceman Cole McWard earned the call-up from the Toronto Marlies, while forward Vinni Lettieri went down to the AHL in the corresponding transaction, according to The Hockey News’ David Alter.
McWard, 25, has spent time up with the big club this season but has yet to see game action. In seven contests with the Marlies, the right-shot blueliner has four assists and is a plus-3.
The Leafs have called up Cole McWard and sent Vinni Lettieri back to the Marlies ahead of their game against the Devils. A forward for D swap following the injury to Morgan Rielly last night. @Ozoon_CA
The right-shot defender joined Toronto on a two-year deal in the off-season. He carries nine games of NHL experience into the call, having previously tallied one goal at the highest level.
Vinni Lettieri played in eight games for the Maple Leafs this season, totaling one goal. However, the veteran forward has spent much of his time in Toronto in the AHL.
Lettieri appeared in five games for the Marlies this season. That stint follows 55 appearances last year while helping the Marlies win the Calder Cup, sportsnet.ca noted.
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