Jimmy Vesey

[herman]

Hi Guys

Welcome to Toronto, Jimmy. We are looking forward to showing you around the facilities we here at the Maple Leafs have at our dispo...

Is everything okay, Jimmy?

Ummm...         

                       

Nice haircut, kid.

 

[Bill_Berg]

After this summer I'd really have thought the go to Lou Lamoriello joke would be less The Godfather and more a guy mistakenly tipping a bellboy 100 dollars and being too embarrassed to ask for it back.

Someone's reputation can often last long, long past it's relevance.

See your Twain quote, Nik.

 

[LuncheonMeat]

Hi Guys

Welcome to Toronto, Jimmy. We are looking forward to showing you around the facilities we here at the Maple Leafs have at our dispo...

Is everything okay, Jimmy?

Ummm...         

                       

Nice haircut, kid.

It's officially summer.  :

 

[Frank E]

I'm ready to pass on him just because of the stupid pronounciation of his name. Not sure I could handle listening to that game after game.

 

[Zee]

The world awaits the Jimmy Vesey decision.  This is like Lebron 2.0

 

[Highlander]

Bringing in an individual player like Matthews to help sell his team doesn't really sound very Lou Lamoriello-like. I'd imagine the negotiations would be more one-on-one with Vesey. In a small, dark room. With the sounds of his dad screaming somewhere in the distance.

And Ray Donavon there for added pressure!

 

[TBLeafer]

Just wanted to make sure this wan't posted here yet.  One thing we do know is what Daddy dearest DOESN'T want for his kid.

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Kevin Paul Dupont ✔@GlobeKPD
As a father, said Jim Vesey, Sr, he would suggest his son NOT sign with Bruins. Reason: too much scrutiny and pressure for a hometown kid.
7:42 PM - 8 Apr 2016

 

[cabber24]

Just wanted to make sure this wan't posted here yet.  One thing we do know is what Daddy dearest DOESN'T want for his kid.

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Kevin Paul Dupont ✔@GlobeKPD
As a father, said Jim Vesey, Sr, he would suggest his son NOT sign with Bruins. Reason: too much scrutiny and pressure for a hometown kid.
7:42 PM - 8 Apr 2016

Toronto would be no better when it comes to scrutiny and pressure... so if this is a large factor in Vesey's decision, Toronto could be out.

 

[TBLeafer]

Toronto would be no better when it comes to scrutiny and pressure... so if this is a large factor in Vesey's decision, Toronto could be out.

He'd be more of a shiny new toy - hometown boy in Boston and yes would face more scrutiny.

He'd be far more protected here with the likes of Matthew, Marner and Nylander being our shiny new toys having a much more scrutinising eye placed on them than Vesey who nobody would bat an eye if he doesn't make the NHL roster in the fall and is sent to the Marlies to continue to develop based on our prospect depth.

 

[jonlleafs]

Hi Guys

Welcome to Toronto, Jimmy. We are looking forward to showing you around the facilities we here at the Maple Leafs have at our dispo...

Is everything okay, Jimmy?

Ummm...         

                       

Nice haircut, kid.

Nice!

 

[Zee]

Is today the day he signs?

 

[herman]

Is today the day he signs?

His agent has been saying Friday, earliest.

 

[Zee]

Is today the day he signs?

His agent has been saying Friday, earliest.

That's fine, I have the time to wait.

 

[herman]

https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2016/08/17/jimmy-veseys-head-coach-ted-donato/

Ted Donato, head coach of the Harvard Crimson, sheds some light on the player he coached that some sectors of the media are raking over the coals for perceived slights.

What was it like to coach Jimmy Vesey?

Ted Donato: The first thing I would say is that Jimmy is a very well-spoken and smart guy. I actually kind of stay away from really commenting too much on it because I think he does it so well himself. First and foremost, even though he finds himself in this situation, he?s a very intelligent, low-key guy who had this opportunity and decided he thought it was in his best interest to have this once-in-a-career type of chance. I see some places where it?s been played out that, ?who does this kid think he is? He hasn?t played games in the league.? It is certainly a rule that is at his disposal. He decided to use it. I think, as people really get to know him and as he does get started wherever that may be, they will find a kid that is very humble, very hard-working, very talented, very down to earth, very much a team player. I think the situation has maybe changed some of the details as to what he really like as a kid. I?m excited for him. He was a pleasure to coach because he worked hard even though he was the best goal-scorer in college hockey over two years. He was also a guy that played a 200-foot game, was physical when he needed to be, we could use him killing penalties, worked hard, and he was a great leader and captain. He really did it all, which is what you?d expect of a Hobey Baker winner.

Dang, coach, why you gotta make me start liking this kid?

 

[hockeyfan1]

https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2016/08/17/jimmy-veseys-head-coach-ted-donato/

Ted Donato, head coach of the Harvard Crimson, sheds some light on the player he coached that some sectors of the media are raking over the coals for perceived slights.

What was it like to coach Jimmy Vesey?

Ted Donato: The first thing I would say is that Jimmy is a very well-spoken and smart guy. I actually kind of stay away from really commenting too much on it because I think he does it so well himself. First and foremost, even though he finds himself in this situation, he?s a very intelligent, low-key guy who had this opportunity and decided he thought it was in his best interest to have this once-in-a-career type of chance. I see some places where it?s been played out that, ?who does this kid think he is? He hasn?t played games in the league.? It is certainly a rule that is at his disposal. He decided to use it. I think, as people really get to know him and as he does get started wherever that may be, they will find a kid that is very humble, very hard-working, very talented, very down to earth, very much a team player. I think the situation has maybe changed some of the details as to what he really like as a kid. I?m excited for him. He was a pleasure to coach because he worked hard even though he was the best goal-scorer in college hockey over two years. He was also a guy that played a 200-foot game, was physical when he needed to be, we could use him killing penalties, worked hard, and he was a great leader and captain. He really did it all, which is what you?d expect of a Hobey Baker winner.

Dang, coach, why you gotta make me start liking this kid?

Sounds exactly like what the Leafs need.  Or could use more of.

 

[Highlander]

He had me at Hello 8)

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Jimmy Vesey's decision likely to come today. Outside chance it drifts to tomorrow but it's more likely #VeseyWatch ends today.

Hold onto your hats people!

 

[Kin]

At this point I'm 5% wanting Vesey because he might be a valuable player and 95% because it would upset Buffalo people.

 

[Zee]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Jimmy Vesey's decision likely to come today. Outside chance it drifts to tomorrow but it's more likely #VeseyWatch ends today.

Hold onto your hats people!

When Bob McKenzie says it there's weight to it. Although honestly we all expected end of the week anyway, what's left to talk about after this is done?

 

[CarltonTheBear]

At this point I'm 5% wanting Vesey because he might be a valuable player and 95% because it would upset Buffalo people.

I think that's basically where we're all at yeah.