Vesey's stats are slightly better, but thats kind of problematic. We were told he might improve in years 2 and 3, I wouldn't consider a three point increase to be anything to even really discuss. That happens normally for guys who are like 28, 29 all the time, thats more of a random year to year thing than an actual real increase. If a "young" player is improving, I'd expect more than three points.
I think Vesey is what he is at this point. For one of the highest scoring teams in the league, he produces as like an 8.3 forward in terms of points, and he gets 7.8 forward minutes, including PP time, which many players getting 7.8 forward minutes don't get. His possession stats are among the worst in the league and he's not very effective defensively.
On a bad team, he's probably a 3rd liner. I agree with
@Amazing Kreiderman, I'd rather see Lettieri than Vesey in the lineup. There's probably not a ton of difference between their hockey ability, but Lettieri is a right-shot, which should help our PP.