ThirtyONE Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Vinni Lettieri | #95 C | 5' 11" | 195 lb | Age: 23 GP G A PTS +\- 16 1 5 6 -11 Undersized. Good skater. Shoot-first mentality that is ALWAYS welcome. Is he actually good enough to stick in the NHL? He was sent back to Hartford again so Paul Carey, McLeod, and Desharnais can play over him. Despite being given PP time he’s only scored once and that was in his first game. With amount of turnover we all expect moving forward, is Vinni a guy to save a spot for? He’s similar to Vesey in that he’s entering the NHL at a strange age. He’s not 19 and in some respects he is what he is. Yes there may be room for growth but it’s unlikely he suddenly blossoms into a star. Where does he project in this organization moving forward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I'm iffy on him. He's got some offensive potential but not enough to really justify being a top line potential guy. He needs to work on playing in his own end before he could be trusted as a full-time NHLer, especially if he's only going to top out as a 3rd line guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giacomin Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Can't tell with linemates of McLeod and Carey. To give you an idea of how good McLeod is, it seems clear Tanner Glass would be an upgrade. At least he could skate and make smoothies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 To save a spot for? No. You always want guys to earn their spots, preferably by beating others out of theirs. Saving a spot suggests otherwise. But he could have a future here, for sure. His game lends well to a rebuilding club where he could potentially be playing a complimentary scoring role down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfrancesa Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I don’t see it for more than spot duty and depth. Offensive player in the ahl maybe but he isn’t top 6 material and I would look for a different type of player on my bottom 6. He shoots that’s his best quality. Not really a special talent as whole shoots it’s not terribly accurate or hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Short-term energy guy. Ceiling is probably a limited scoring 2nd line winger if he progresses and gets a good center. Not sure he has the necessary skills to be a bottom 6 guy, though. He's already been a "pleasant surprise", and honestly, not sure he'll ever be much more than he is now. He'll progress a bit, but he's not turning into a 40-goal scorer or defense stalwart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Vinni Lettieri | #95 C | 5' 11" | 195 lb | Age: 23 GP G A PTS +\- 16 1 5 6 -11 Undersized. Good skater. Shoot-first mentality that is ALWAYS welcome. Is he actually good enough to stick in the NHL? He was sent back to Hartford again so Paul Carey, McLeod, and Desharnais can play over him. Despite being given PP time he’s only scored once and that was in his first game. With amount of turnover we all expect moving forward, is Vinni a guy to save a spot for? He’s similar to Vesey in that he’s entering the NHL at a strange age. He’s not 19 and in some respects he is what he is. Yes there may be room for growth but it’s unlikely he suddenly blossoms into a star. Where does he project in this organization moving forward? Possible PA Parenteau type at most IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 He was only sent down because he didn't have to go through waivers today when they brought up the additional goalie. To answer the original question I don't think he brings much value at all and on a solid team probably never sees much if any time. He plays hard if that's enough for some people. Completely underwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjweimar Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I see him as the former version of DD Sent from my [device_name] using http://Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfrancesa Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Possible PA Parenteau type at most IMO. Thinking the exact same thing. That’s his ceiling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ERIK- Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I like him a lot,I could see him being good player for us if he gets used the right way. I love his shoot first mentality cause we don't have many players like that. Although small he is fairly tough and doesn't back down. Hope we see more of him next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 His ceiling is Prucha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ERIK- Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 His ceiling is Prucha. Hallelujah The american Prucha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 His ceiling is Prucha. Probably not a bad comparison, actually. Especially if he finds a spark with a strong playmaking center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 If Prucha is his ceiling what does that mean? Flash in the pan type player? In and out of the lineup? After Chytil and Andersson he's our best offensive prospect, no? Not sure what these trades will yield but hopefully we are able to stock the cupboards with already-drafted players with high ceiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Fairly one-dimensional offensive player who can carve out a niche as a volume shooting scorer. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Short-term energy guy. Ceiling is probably a limited scoring 2nd line winger if he progresses and gets a good center. Not sure he has the necessary skills to be a bottom 6 guy, though. He's already been a "pleasant surprise", and honestly, not sure he'll ever be much more than he is now. He'll progress a bit, but he's not turning into a 40-goal scorer or defense stalwart If Prucha is his ceiling what does that mean? Flash in the pan type player? In and out of the lineup? After Chytil and Andersson he's our best offensive prospect, no? Not sure what these trades will yield but hopefully we are able to stock the cupboards with already-drafted players with high ceiling. Buchnevich? And its not like our current roster is a bunch of old dudes. Dont really have a lot of prospects that I would label the "best" anything. He's 23. Do you see him surpassing Miller (24), Hayes (25) or Kreider (26) within the next few years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.wiskers Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I see him as a 3rd line guy but he may be lucky to be our 4th line guy. Next year we could be looking at 7 winger that are better than him. Buchnevich,Kreider,Miller,Vesey, Zuccs, Fast, whatever winger we get in a trade, whether it be Kapanen, Bracco, Tolvanen, Tutfe. Sent from my iPad using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 He was only sent down because he didn't have to go through waivers today when they brought up the additional goalie. To answer the original question I don't think he brings much value at all and on a solid team probably never sees much if any time. He plays hard if that's enough for some people. Completely underwhelming. Not sure thats even true. I know thats what AV said, but why not send down the sick goalie??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 If Prucha is his ceiling what does that mean? Flash in the pan type player? In and out of the lineup? After Chytil and Andersson he's our best offensive prospect, no? Not sure what these trades will yield but hopefully we are able to stock the cupboards with already-drafted players with high ceiling. AKA, powerplay specialist. Which kinda doesn't exist anymore. Otherwise Pirri would have an NHL job.. I dont see this kid being as good as Prucha was when he had it going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 AKA, powerplay specialist. Which kinda doesn't exist anymore. Otherwise Pirri would have an NHL job.. I dont see this kid being as good as Prucha was when he had it going on. Great point, Prucha had a 30 goal season in ~ 70 games, I don't see Vinni being anywhere near that much of a scorer at the NHL level. That was in Prucha's first season and it went downhill from there. The kid pays hard but I hate the whole he plays hard so he's good enough to roll out there every night theme, also not a fan of his size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LONG LONG LONG TIME FAN Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 WTH is a " volume shooting scorer " ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjweimar Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 WTH is a " volume shooting scorer " ?A shooter that has a lot of shots, not a high shooting percentage but scores a good amount Sent from my [device_name] using http://Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respecttheblue Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 For me, personally, it?s too soon to tell. I think you need some sort of excellence at every position to be a contender. ((But we?re now/next season will still be a long long way from that.)) so it becomes about developing talent, i hope. I see VL as a depth callup or fill in the gap player 3rd or 4th line depending on who or what is available to roll out next year. I?d like to see Gropp or other draft picks get some time if they?re ready...but until then we have Vinni & Co. to fill slots. And who knows, maybe he blossoms, maybe he doesn?t. Question is can he earn that ice time over another prospect, including any reaped by trades. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LONG LONG LONG TIME FAN Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 A shooter that has a lot of shots, not a high shooting percentage but scores a good amount Sent from my [device_name] using http://Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Thanx for the clarification. I guess most NHL forwards fit that category, no? Go Rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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