Confirmed with Link: Jimmy Vesey traded to Buffalo Sabres (3rd Round Pick in 2021)

[Ori]

In 2021.. Sabres are not going to move any 2020 draft picks.
I am happy with this move and nothing much to add here.

 

[Ola]

I hoped for a bit more sexy return, maybe a reclamation project like Alex Nylander, but the market is flooded. Don’t think anything like that was on the table.

Hopefully Namestnikov is next.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Good luck in Buffalo Jimmy!

One of the oddest obsessions against Vesey on the board i could never figure out. Guy was fine for what he did. So now that i dont have to read a few posters odd vendetta against him every game in every thread is a win.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Bye Jimmy. Aside from some garbage goals from in front, the guy was terrible at everything else.

But he scored 15-18 of those "garbage" goals every year for us and he was in position to do so. The guy was not nearly as bad as some make him out to be.

 

[Ghost of jas]

I hoped for a bit more sexy return, maybe a reclamation project like Alex Nylander, but the market is flooded. Don’t think anything like that was on the table.

Hopefully Namestnikov is next.

Gorton probably had to dump salary right away with the imminent Panarin signing.

 

[mike14]

I didn't mind Vesey as a player. Clearly had some limitations as a player, but all bottom 6ers do.
Would have liked either a 2020 pick or a higher 2021 pick, but he cost us nothing to obtain and it was well worth seeing what he could do.
Hopefully for his sake he can carve out a nice little career in Buffalo

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

I wasnt a fan of Vesey as a Ranger. I think, for me anyway, it was the way in which he struggled which was so frustrating. I would see him play a shift and display many of the tools necessary to be a valuable, defensively safe, scoring forward for a long time. What he lacks is hockey IQ/Instincts. Seeing a guy who is pretty talented constantly make bad reads and poor decisions in very frustrating. I wish him the best but I personally am relieved by this move.

 

[rangerfan_79]

Got him for nothing, used him as a space saver and now got a 3rd round pick for our troubles.

What's not to like?

 

[RonaldNeptune]

Was never a hater of Vesey, just never really struck me as a guy who had a real significant role. He potted a few, but seemed like he had a knack for getting meaningless goals (no actual research to support this claim). At the end of the day I just didn't see him as a guy that had that winning mentality, even with a smaller role. Best of luck to him. I feel like Kreider is a rich mans Vesey and as much as I enjoy his play, again not a guy i see with that killer instinct. Get a few more assets and lets parlay it into something more in 2-3 years when we are actual contenders

 

[RGY]

Too much hate on Vesey.

He scored 15 goals every season. Still think he can get to the 20-25 range.

He was streaky. But when he was on i loved the edge he played with.

Just not consistent enough

 

[Sayba]

I never thought much of Vesey watching on TV but when I saw him in person I could see why he had hype. Maybe he will put it together for Buffalo. That said happy with the trade.

 

[donpaulo]

He had to go

Who is next out the door ?

 

[Machinehead]

Scoring 15-18 goals with the amount of minutes he played and amount of assists he had is absolutely not impressive.

Oh well, Buffalo's problem now.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Scoring 15-18 goals with the amount of minutes he played and amount of assists he had is absolutely not impressive.

Oh well, Buffalo's problem now.

He was a solid even strength goal scorer for the minutes he got. Problem is that was his only real asset. Bad on the PP, no real playmaking ability to speak of, negative impacts at even strength.

A below average NHL player on an expiring deal. Not surprised at his value.

The vitriol for him probably comes from the hype he came along with as a FA. People were losing their minds at their team signing this dude. Also his dumb face maybe.

Good luck in Buffalo

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

He had to go

Who is next out the door ?

Namestnikov to Edmonton
Kreider to Colorado

 

[Chimpradamus]

I'm honestly surprised he stayed for this long. He wasn't particulary good at anything, a very mediocre NHL player. An adequate bottom 6 plug.

 

[Rangers ftw]

Namestnikov to Edmonton
Kreider to Colorado

I’m not so sure about Kreider. Can we sign him and make the cap work? That would be huge. Even if it means adding prospects/picks to get rid of overpaid dmen.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I’m not so sure about Kreider. Can we sign him and make the cap work? That would be huge. Even if it means adding prospects/picks to get rid of overpaid dmen.

I am not willing to commit to a 29-year old Kreider, sorry

 

[Rangers ftw]

I am not willing to commit to a 29-year old Kreider, sorry

He is 28. I think it’s important to keep a few NY veterans around and if we can have him at like 6,5 AAV*5 years I think we should do it. That would take him to 33, he should still be worth the money by then, taking cap rise into consideration.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

He is 28. I think it’s important to keep a few NY veterans around and if we can have him at like 6,5 AAV*5 years I think we should do it. That would take him to 33, he should still be worth the money by then, taking cap rise into consideration.

He will be 29 when his contract expires.

 

[Rangers ftw]

He will be 29 when his contract expires.

Ah sorry, that’s true!

 

[RangerBoy]

Vesey was a disappointment. He was supposed to be a legit plug and play top 6 forward. Didn't happen. The team is changing. His buddy Hayes was traded. Good luck to him in Buffalo.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Namestnikov to Edmonton
Kreider to Colorado

Smith to the buyout window per @bobbop.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

He is 28. I think it’s important to keep a few NY veterans around and if we can have him at like 6,5 AAV*5 years I think we should do it. That would take him to 33, he should still be worth the money by then, taking cap rise into consideration.

He will be 29 when his contract expires.

And if he takes less than 7 x $7MM, he has done whoever signs him an ENORMOUS favor.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Smith to the buyout window per @bobbop.

Unless I’m mistaken or missing something, the buyout window has closed already.