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Leafs call up Akhtyamov and Lettieri; Islanders put Romanov on IR
Akhtyamov, named Calder Cup MVP, has yet to win an NHL game, while the Islanders' Romanov is out with a torn ACL; the Leafs have lost three straight.
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At a glance
- First reported by Sports Illustrated: “NY Islanders Put Alexander Romanov on IR & Recall Veteran Forward”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 1:07 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: IR, NY.
- BBN covered this story before: Eagles Add Jalen Hurts to IR, Sidelining QB Indefinitely After Blood… (October 17).
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Maple Leafs recalled goalie Artur Akhtyamov and forward Vinni Lettieri from the Marlies before hosting the Sharks, and Akhtyamov is still looking for his first NHL win.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe was Calder Cup MVP, so I'd call the win a scheduling matter.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Leafs have lost three straight, and Lettieri led all AHL playoff scorers with eleven goals. Somebody up there is thrilled.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSports Illustrated says the Islanders put defenseman Alexander Romanov on injured reserve after the torn ACL he suffered October sixth against the Rangers, and recalled a veteran forward.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe finished that shift. Two high-fives for the paperwork, Vera!
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