Jimmy Vesey
| Jimmy Vesey | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
May 26, 1993 Boston, Massachusetts[1] | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team | New York Rangers | ||
| National team |
 United States | ||
| NHL Draft |
66th overall, 2012 Nashville Predators | ||
| Playing career | 2016–present | ||
Jimmy Vesey (born May 26, 1993) is an American ice hockey left winger for the New York Rangers. He was selected by the Nashville Predators in the third round, 66th overall, of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Vesey won the Hobey Baker Award in 2016. On June 20, 2016 his rights were traded to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a third-round draft pick in the 2016 NHL entry draft.[2]
College career
Vesey played four years with Harvard University in the NCAA. The North Reading, Massachusetts native finished his collegiate career with 144 points (80+64) in 128 games and was named ECAC Player of the Year after the 2014–15 season.[2] In his junior year, Vesey's outstanding play was rewarded with a top-ten nomination for the Hobey Baker Award.[3] On April 2, 2015, Vesey was named to the Hobey Hat Trick, the 3 finalists for the award, along with University of North Dakota's Zane McIntyre and Boston University's Jack Eichel, with Eichel going on to win the award.[4] In 2016, Vesey once again qualified for the Hobey Hat Trick, along with Michigan Wolverine's Kyle Connor and Boston College's Thatcher Demko, this time going on to win the Hobey Baker Award on April 8, 2016.[5]
Professional career
Early career
Vesey was selected by the Nashville Predators in the 3rd round with the 66th overall selection of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Vesey was good enough for Nashville general manager David Poile to guarantee the senior a roster spot for the end of the 2015–16 regular season and playoffs. But Vesey informed the Predators he was not interested in signing. Vesey wanted to choose his destination, which any collegian can do four years out from when they are drafted.[6] Vesey's decision came as a huge blow to the Predators' organization. However, it was also within the bounds of the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement, which gives teams four years to sign college draftees and thus allows for the drafted player to move to free agency shortly after his senior year.[7]
On June 20, 2016, the Buffalo Sabres acquired the rights to forward Jimmy Vesey from the Nashville Predators in exchange for the Minnesota Wild's third-round pick, 76 overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft (Rem Pitlick).[2] The deal was made in order to give the Sabres an extra few weeks of exclusive negotiating rights with Vesey before he became a free agent. Despite this, Vesey's agent informed ESPN that he had still intended to become a free agent.[8] While discussions with the Sabres continued, a deal was not struck and in accordance with the NHL CBA, Vesey became an unrestricted free agent on August 16.[9] Vesey became a hot topic among analysts and fans leading up to his free agency due to the belief Vesey could play on a team's top two lines immediately, due to his all around skill. In the two days following his free agency, Vesey met with seven NHL teams.[10] Five more teams requested to meet with Vesey, but were denied.[11][12][13]
New York Rangers
On August 20, 2016, Vesey signed with the New York Rangers.[14] After attending the training camp, Vesey received the Lars-Erik Sjöberg Award, which is given to the best Rangers' rookie in the camp.[15] On October 17, 2016, Vesey scored his first NHL goal in a 7–4 win over the San Jose Sharks.[16][17]
National team career
Vesey won a gold medal for Team USA at the 2013 World Junior Championship and took home a bronze medal as part of USA’s 2015 World Championship squad.[2]
Personal life
His father, Jim Vesey, was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the eighth round of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft, going on to play 15 games in the National Hockey League; he works as a scout for the Maple Leafs.[18] Jimmy's brother Nolan was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.[18]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2011–12 | South Shore Kings | EJHL | 45 | 48 | 43 | 91 | 52 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2 | ||
| 2012–13 | Harvard University | ECAC | 27 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Harvard University | ECAC | 31 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Harvard University | ECAC | 37 | 32 | 26 | 58 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Harvard University | ECAC | 33 | 24 | 22 | 46 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NCAA totals | 128 | 80 | 64 | 144 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing United States
| ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Championships | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2015 Czech Republic | |
| IIHF World U20 Championship | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2013 Russia | |
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | United States | WJC |  |
7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2015 | United States | WC |  |
9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | ||||
| Senior totals | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||||
Awards and achievements
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Hobey Baker Award top ten finalist | 2014–15 | [19] |
| ECAC Player of the Year | 2014–15 | [20] |
| All-ECAC First Team | 2014–15 | [20] |
| ECAC Player of the Year | 2015–16 | [21] |
| All-ECAC First Team | 2015–16 | [21] |
| Hobey Baker Award winner | 2015–16 | [22] |
References
- ↑ Taylor, Paul (May 12, 2016). "Leafs: Has Jimmy Vesey Provided a Clue to Where He Will End up?". SI. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "SABRES ACQUIRE RIGHTS TO VESEY". sabres.nhl.com. June 20, 2016. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Ciampini & Vesey Among Hobey Baker Memorial Award Top Ten Finalists". ECAC Hockey. March 19, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ "2015 3 Finalists announced". Hobey Baker Award. April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
- ↑ Lambert, Ryan (April 8, 2016). "Harvard's Jimmy Vesey wins 2016 Hobey Baker Award". "Yahoo Sports". Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ↑ Shinzawa, Fluto (May 14, 2016). "NHL prospect Jimmy Vesey has practiced patience". The Boston Globe. Retrieved June 27, 2016. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ Peters, Chris (March 29, 2016). "Report: Top prospect Jimmy Vesey picks free agency over Predators". CBSSports.com. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
- ↑ Clinton, Jared (June 21, 2016). "Vesey's agent says NCAA standout plans to become free agent despite trade to Sabres". The Hockey News. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ↑ Muir, Allan (August 15, 2016). "Big decision looming for prized free-agent Jimmy Vesey". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ↑ Clinton, Jared (August 18, 2016). "Vesey met with seven teams, discussing options Thursday — what can each team offer?". The Hockey News. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ↑ Ryan, Chris (August 17, 2016). "Jimmy Vesey meeting with final contenders Wednesday, reports say". NJ.com. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Jimmy Vesey wants to play close to home: report". National Hockey League. August 16, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Rangers celebrity fans making pitches to Jimmy Vesey". National Hockey League. August 17, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Rangers Agree to Terms With Jimmy Vesey". NHL.com. August 20, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Jimmy Vesey Named Winner of Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award". NHL.com. October 6, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
- ↑ Rosen, Dan (October 18, 2016). "Jimmy Vesey scores first NHL goal". NHL.com. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- ↑ Cyrgalis, Brett (October 18, 2016). "Rangers rookie Jimmy Vesey soaks up 'pure joy' of first goal". New York Post. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- 1 2 Fox, Luke (March 30, 2016). "Report: Jimmy Vesey will sign with Boston Bruins". SportsNet.ca. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Ciampini & Vesey Among Hobey Baker Memorial Award Top Ten Finalists". ECAC Hockey. March 19, 2015.
- 1 2 "2014-15 Men's awards". ECAC Hockey. April 15, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
- 1 2 "Harvard, Quinnipiac, Yale bag top ECAC Hockey postseason honors". ECAC Hockey. March 18, 2016.
- ↑ "2016 Winner". www.hobeybaker.com. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jack Eichel |
Hobey Baker Award 2015–16 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Greg Carey Shayne Gostisbehere |
ECAC Hockey Player of the Year 2014–15 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Daniel Carr |
ECAC Hockey Tournament MOP 2015 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |