3 Players Placed On Waivers

Michael DeRosa Saturday, February 25, 2023 Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Jake Leschyshyn (New York Rangers), Jordie Benn (Toronto Maple Leafs), and Vinni Lettieri (Boston Bruins) have all been placed on waivers.

Placed on NHL waivers today: Jake Leschyshyn (NYR). 🚨🚨
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 25, 2023

Also placed on NHL waivers today: Jordie Benn (TOR) and Vinni Lettieri (BOS).
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 25, 2023

Out of this trio, Leschyshyn is the most notable. Although he has zero points and a minus-10 rating in 35 games played this season, this waiver placement is likely an indicator that Patrick Kane is on his way to New York.

Benn could certainly grab some attention on the waiver wire. The 35-year-old left-shot defenseman has appeared in 12 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, where he has one goal, one assist, and 31 hits. The 12-year veteran carries an affordable $750,000 cap hit, so teams looking for a depth option should consider him.

Lettieri was called up to the Bruins but immediately suffered a lower-body injury before he was able to make his debut. This waiver placement shows that he is ready to go, but if he clears, he will be right back in Providence. In 41 AHL games this season, he has 16 goals to go along with 21 assists.

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