2019 Report Card: Vinni Lettieri

Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports Expectations

It’s hard to say what was expected out of depth forward Vinni Lettieri as he headed into his second full pro season. The undrafted college free agent, who averaged 0.56 points per-game at the University of Minnesota, proved himself to be a high-volume shooter and a reliable goal scorer at the AHL level last season. However, Lettieri also struggled with consistency in both the AHL and NHL.

Lettieri scored 23 goals and piled up 148 shots in 55 games during the 2017-18 AHL season. He led Hartford in goals and power play goals. His production in 19 games with the Rangers last year was a different story; he scored one goal and picked up four assists…