Mark Letestu
C FA
Sun 12/27/20 6:21 PM

Letestu announced his retirement from the NHL on Sunday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 35-year-old played 567 games and generated 93 goals, 117 assists and 90 PIM. In his announcement, he quipped that he "got a lot of time out of being a short, slow guy in a fast man's league." Letestu spent time with Pittsburgh, Columbus, Edmonton and, most recently, Winnipeg.

Mark Letestu
C FA
Mon 7/13/20 2:38 PM

Letestu (illness) was taking part in Monday's training camp session, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnetreports.
EDGE Analysis
Based on his linemates, Letestu is likely going to be watching from the press box during the postseason, however, his ability to play center could see him slot in if an injury pops up. Without a clear spot in the lineup, there is no reason for fantasy players to utilize him in playoff pools.

Mark Letestu
C FA
Mon 3/16/20 5:42 PM

Letestu (illness) returned from his conditioning assignment with AHL Manitoba on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Letestu has been out since October after being diagnosed with Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart. Depending on when the NHL season resumes, the 35-year-old forward may be ready to join the team for its next contest. He was held without a point in his first seven games this season.

Mark Letestu
C FA
Tue 3/10/20 12:03 PM

Letestu (illness) was activated off injured reserve and sent down to AHL Manitoba on a conditioning assignment Monday.
EDGE Analysis
While this is certainly a step in the right direction, Letestu should still be considered out indefinitely. Even after a few games in the minors, the Alberta native is far from a lock for the lineup with the Jets, though Nick Shore figures to be the most likely candidate relegated to the press box.

Mark Letestu
C FA
Mon 3/2/20 1:15 PM

Letestu (illness) participated in a 30-minute skate Monday, Mitchell Clinton of JetsTV reports. Head coach Paul Marice said that was "all he can handle" at this point.
EDGE Analysis
Letestu made his first appearance on the ice since being diagnosed with Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart, in October. Maurice called this "Day one", and it will likely be a gradual process to get Letestu back into game shape. He was initially handed a six-month timeline to return, which would take him until late-April, early-May at this rate.

Mark Letestu
C FA
Thu 10/31/19 4:26 PM

Letestu has been diagnosed with Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart, and will be out for six months, Rick Ralph of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.
EDGE Analysis
At this point, the earliest Letestu might be eligible to return would be May, so the Jets would need to go on a deep run in order to give him time to return to action. The veteran center was brought in to be a stabilizing force on the fourth line and to serve as a penalty killer. Instead, Winnipeg will need to plug holes with AHL players, unless it wants to make a move ahead of the trade deadline.

Mark Letestu
C FA
Sat 10/19/19 1:35 PM

Letestu (undisclosed) has been ruled out for the remainder of October, Ken Wiebe of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Letestu will undergo further testing at the end of the month. If that goes well, he'll hopefully be able to return for one of Winnipeg's back-to-back games to kick off November.

Mark Letestu
C FA
Fri 10/18/19 4:34 PM

The Jets have placed Letestu (undisclosed) on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
Letestu was deemed day-to-day earlier in the week, so there's a good chance the veteran pivot will be back sooner rather than later. His placement on injured reserve rules Letestu out through Sunday's game against the Oilers at a minimum, though there's no guaranteed return date for him at this point.

Mark Letestu
C FA
Tue 10/15/19 12:34 PM

Letestu is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, Ken Wiebe of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Letestu won't be available for Tuesday's matchup with Arizona, but his undisclosed issue shouldn't keep him sidelined for long. Once he's cleared to play, the veteran forward, who's gone scoreless in seven games this campaign, will return to a bottom-six role.

Mark Letestu
C FA
Tue 7/2/19 3:34 PM

Letestu signed a one-year, two-way contract with Winnipeg on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Letestu only played in two NHL games last season, spending the bulk of the year in the minors with AHL Cleveland. It was the first time the veteran appeared in an AHL contest since 2009-10, but he performed well with 21 goals and 29 assists. Following the departure of Kevin Hayes, the Jets find themselves relatively thin down the middle, which could open the door for Letestu to be a regular in the lineup in a bottom-six role.