Speculation: Roster Building Thread Part XI: We can read between the lines

[Gardner McKay]

Literally everyone was in agreement days ago that Lettieri should be sent down. He’s been terrible in every metric. Has to work on his game.

Why is anyone upset over this?

Because when things don't go the way they want it to they can blame it all on a marginally effective 4th liner being relegated to Hartford.

 

[silverfish]

He helps the tank

The problem is that the FO and coaching staff believe the opposite.

I'm not trying to say I love Lettieri. I've been less than impressed. But I'd much rather have him working it out at the NHL level and continue shooting pucks on net than put Cody McLeod in the lineup.

 

[DanielBrassard]

The problem is that the FO and coaching staff believe the opposite.

I'm not trying to say I love Lettieri. I've been less than impressed. But I'd much rather have him working it out at the NHL level and continue shooting pucks on net than put Cody McLeod in the lineup.

Oh yeah I agree.

 

[Fireonk]

Lettieri in the AHL right now is a good move, regardless of who is taking his spot in the NHL. That's where he needs to be at the moment to become as successful as possible long term.

Work on his game, get some confidence again, come back up later in the year and try to be more effective. Be ready to come to camp next year and compete for a full time spot.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

The problem is that the FO and coaching staff believe the opposite.

I'm not trying to say I love Lettieri. I've been less than impressed. But I'd much rather have him working it out at the NHL level and continue shooting pucks on net than put Cody McLeod in the lineup.

Maybe this is just wishful thinking on my end, but my hope is they play Holland and McLeod is just the scratch

With the deadline coming up, Lettieri, Nieves and (based on reports of what has been happening with him) Lias will get their chance later in the season

 

[Avery16]

Lettieri is a lot more entertaining a player even now while still in development than McLeod could ever be. Brooks might be hyperbolizing here. Lettieri might be going down because Hayes is healthy and AV wants a 4th of Carey/Holland/Fast. McLeod is your 13F.

 

[Thirty One]

I'm no fan of McLeod, but I'm not outraged about Vinni being in Hartford.

Were there any practice lines discussed?

 

[Kovalev27]

I don’t see McLeod coming in for anyone right now he’s a spare forward. Better to have a guy like that as a spare than Lettieri who should be playing.

Nash Zibanejad Buchnevich
Miller Hayes Zuccarello
Grabner Holland Fast
Vesey Desharnais Carey

Don’t see that changing really

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Lettieri is a lot more entertaining a player even now while still in development than McLeod could ever be. Brooks might be hyperbolizing here. Lettieri might be going down because Hayes is healthy and AV wants a 4th of Carey/Holland/Fast. McLeod is your 13F.

Yup, this is what I'm thinking.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Lettieri in the AHL right now is a good move, regardless of who is taking his spot in the NHL. That's where he needs to be at the moment to become as successful as possible long term.

Work on his game, get some confidence again, come back up later in the year and try to be more effective. Be ready to come to camp next year and compete for a full time spot.

Have to agree with this.

Keep him away from the shitshow on the big club

 

[ZiGOODejad]

don't kid yourself McLeod is going to play at least a few games. I could see the Coaching staff sitting Carey for him. It wouldn't be a permanent thing but they didn't pick him up just to stick him in the press box.

 

[Roo Returns]

Lettieri looked good and has some potential but his game still needs work. If he can improve his board work and puck protection, and have a slightly more accurate shot, he could become a very good #6-9 forward. He's young, this was his cup of coffee. Keep working and improve, and play a lot of PK in Hartford to add that to his skill set. He may very well be back up if the UFAs are all traded for picks and prospects.