The Blue Jackets have acquired Mark Letestu from the Predators for a 2018 fourth round draft pick.
Letestu had a career-year in Edmonton last season, but has not been quite as productive in 2017-18. With the Oilers surprisingly out of the playoff race Letestu heads back to Columbus, where he played from 2012-to-2015. Letestu will play a bottom-6 role but should also see some power-play time, like he did in Edmonton.
Letestu (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. Boston.
Letestu (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday.
Letestu was not on the ice for the Oilers’ morning skate and is not expected to play on Wednesday vs. the Bruins. Latest has two goals and three assists in 25 games this season, so he isn’t a great fantasy option regardless. If Letestu likely out, look for Luke Gazdic to be back in the lineup.
The Oilers have signed Mark Letestu to a three-year deal.
Letestu (groin) will be back in the Blue Jackets lineup on Tuesday.
Letestu has been out since October 28th with a groin injury, but will be back in tonight vs. the Stars. The 29-year-old forward will centre the fourth line with Jeremy Morin and Jared Boll.
Source: Jeff Rimer 01/6/15, 8:05 am EST
Letestu underwent surgery today to repair groin and abdominal injuries and is expected to be sidelined approximately six week.
Letestu tallied three goals and two assists for five points in nine games before being sidelined in late-October. The 29-year-old has registered 54 goals and 65 assists (119 points) and 53 penalty minutes in 273 career NHL games. He is expected to be out until mid-January.
The Blue Jackets have placed Mark Letestu (groin) on injured reserve.
Letestu is expected to miss 2-4 weeks with a groin injury that he suffered on Tuesday. The Blue Jackets recalled Sean Collins to fill in for Letestu on Friday vs. Toronto.
Source: Rob Mixer 10/30/14, 6:52 am EST
Letestu will miss 2-4 weeks with a groin injury.
The injuries continue to mount for the Blue Jackets. Letestu was playing more minutes than ever because Columbus is so shorthanded right now, but now they will be without their 29-year-old centre for 2-4 weeks. Expect some more call-ups to come to replace all of the injured veterans.
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Letestu moves up to the first line with Gaborik and Prospal, could see a production boost.
#CBJ C Mark Letestu has signed a two-year $2.5 million contract extension.
Letestu who was set to be a UFA at the end of the season has nine goals and 11 assists in 34 games this season.
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Blue Jackets forward Mark Letestu, out since Jan. 6 because of a broken right hand, was activated from injured reserve and will return to the lineup tonight. He’ll skate on a line with Vinny Prospal and center Jeff Carter.
Letestu could have some value down the stretch playing on the second line. He has five goals and 10 points in 25 games with the Blue Jackets.
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#CBJ C Mark Letestu activated off IR.
Sounds like Letestu is an option for tonight's game. He has five goals and 10 points in 25 games.
Nikita Nikitin, James Wisniewski and Mark Letestu are all skating today at Nationwide Arena.
Good news for Letestu, who should return shortly from a broken hand. He has five goals and 10 points through 26 games with the Blue Jackets.
Source: Rob Mixer 02/8/12, 7:04 am EST
#CBJ C Mark Letestu is slated to get the pin removed from his fractured hand later this week and could return next week.
Good news for Letestu, who should return shortly from a broken hand. He has five goals and 10 points through 26 games with the Blue Jackets.
#CBJ place center Mark Letestu on injured reserve. He suffered a hand injury at San Jose on Jan. 5 and is expected to be out six weeks.
More bad news on the injury front for the Blue Jackets. The undrafted forward scored five goals and 10 points in 25 games with the Blue Jackets.
Blue Jackets forward Mark Letestu suffered a broken right hand when he was hit along the boards by San Jose's Douglas Murray in Friday's 2-1 Sharks win in HP Pavilion. Letestu, who will travel to Columbus on Friday for further tests, said he'll likely be out of the lineup for weeks.
The undrafted forward scored five goals and 10 points in 25 games with the Blue Jackets.
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Letestu is expected to go to the fourth line. He has five goals and nine points through 24 games with the Blue Jackets.
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Letestu will play up high with Fedor Tyutin on a power-play unit with Johansen, Prospal and Umberger.
Letestu will play the point on the second power play unit. He has four goals in 12 games since coming to the Blue Jackets.
Columbus Blue Jackets acquire Mark Letestu form Pittsburgh Penguins for 2012 fourth round pick. #CBJ #Pens
Letestu registered one assist through 11 games, playing mostly on the bottom line. Expect a slight boost in his fantasy hockey value.
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Looks like Letestu is the odd-man out with Steve MacIntyre drawing into the lineup. Over eight games, he has one assist while playing valuable offensive minutes.