Maple Leafs Recall Artur Akhtyamov In Pair Of Roster Moves Ahead Of Hosting The Sharks

Ahead of morning skate on Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they made two roster moves.

Forward Vinni Lettieri has been called up, which was move that was caught on Sunday, and goaltender Artur Akhtyamov has also been called up, per the Maple Leafs.

These moves come as Toronto is in the midst of a three-game losing streak, with a 4-1 defeat to the New York Islanders on Saturday.

The San Jose Sharks are in town for a Monday night clash. It's possible that Lettieri makes his debut for the Maple Leafs, which would be his first NHL appearance since April 2025.

The 31-year-old has had a great start to the AHL season with the Toronto Marlies. He's notched three goals and nine points in five minor-league games.

As for Akhtyamov, appearing in the NHL this season was inevitable given the Calder Cup run he had in the American League last year.

The 24-year-old netminder played 22 games and registered a .923 save percentage and a 2.22 goals-against average. That performance earned him the title of AHL playoff MVP.

The Russian goalie hasn't been off to such a great start this season, numbers-wise. In three games for the Marlies, he's posted an .882 SP and a 2.94 GAA while earning a 2-1-0 record. He's been splitting starts with the other goaltender, Samuel Hlavaj, who also has a 2-1-0 record, but with a .870 SP and a 3.01 GAA.

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