In signing with the Maple Leafs, Vinni Lettieri wanted a market that “lived and breathed hockey”. Article content

That’s because his family already lived in that bubble, long before he was born. The grandson of Minnesota North Stars’ player/coach/exec Lou Nanne and son of Team Canada World Cup soccer goalie Tino Lettieri has come to the right place, though making a competitive Toronto roster at forward requires more than genetics. Article content Article content

“I love to work hard and I want to win,” Vinni said on Day 2 of training camp on Friday. “Any team has those, but in Toronto, if you love hockey, this is the place to go.”

Mitch Marner might dispute that, but the departed right winger has at least provided an opportunity for someone such as Lettieri here. At age 30, he accep

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