Vinni Lettieri returns to the Maple Leafs on a one-year deal after fueling a championship run with clutch goals and veteran leadership during the Marlies' Calder Cup victory.

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the re-signing of former Minnesota Wild forward and Calder Cup winner with the Toronto Marlies, Vinni Lettieri.

It is a one-year deal for the Minnesota natitve.

Lettieri, 31, recorded 14 goals, 28 assists and 42 points in 55 games for the Marlies (AHL) in 2025-26.

In 23 playoff games, capturing the 2026 Calder Cup, Lettieri recorded 11 goals, 15 assists and 26 points.

He scored the series-clinching goals in the Calder Cup Final against Chicago and the North Division Semifinals against Laval, while having the primary assist on Toronto’s series winner against Cleveland in the North Division Finals.

The Excelsior, Minnesota native has skated in 155 career NHL games between the New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins and Wild, recording 15 goals, 17 assists and 32 points.

He had five goals and four assists in 46 games for the Wild in 2023-24.

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