Jimmy Vesey
Geoff
2017-09-04
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Jimmy Vesey, LW |
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Shoots: L |
Height: 6-2 |
Weight: 201 |
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Born: 1993-05-26 |
Hometown: North Reading, MA |
Drafted: 2012 by Nashville Predators, 66th Overall |
Observations:
September 2017 — Vesey finished 2016/17, his first full NHL season with 16 goals and 11 assists in 80 games, his overall production totaling 0.34 points per game. Vesey started the season red hot offensively however cooled quickly and as a result struggled to secure consistent ice time in the Rangers top six. Vesey ended the season with only two points in the Rangers final twenty games where he saw his ice time dip below ten minutes a night on occasion. Expectations of Vesey remain high heading into 2017/18 and the pending RFA needs to prove that he can produce consistently. Geoff Kent
November 2016 — After a heralded free agent signing by the Rangers in mid August, Vesey has fit right in on the big stage in New York. Through a dozen games with the Blueshirts the speedy left winger has tallied 6G and 4A producing at an overall 0.83 points-per-game. Skating in the top-six, he has been averaging more than 14:30 minutes ice time while also contributing on the power play. While off to a promising start it will be interesting to see how Jimmy’s production holds up over the demands of a lengthy professional season. – Geoff Kent
August 2016 – On August 15th, Jimmy Vesey became an Unrestricted Free Agent after declining to ink an ELC with the Buffalo Sabres. #VeseyWatch lasted for an agonizing four days but finally ended when the dynamic winger elected to sign with the New York Rangers on August 19th. While it’s a near certainty that Vesey will get extended looks on the Rangers’ top line and top power play unit, where he fits in long term is still a complete unknown. Because of the opportunities that Vesey will get and because of his high potential, he is a must-start in any fantasy league. Dylan Finan
June 2016 – Vesey's exclusive rights have been traded to the Buffalo Sabres, Nashville in return gets a 2016 3rd round pick (originally Minnesota's, 76th overall). The Sabres will try to sign Vesey to a contract before the August 15th deadline, when he becomes a free agent. He is NHL-ready, and could compete for a top-six role with the Sabres. GM Tim Murray will try his best to sign him as soon as possible.
March 2016 – After another big season for Harvard where he received a Hobey Bak