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I am hearing now from three sources (two in Chicago, one in Buffalo) that there is a strong possibility Jimmy Vesey will sign with the Hawks Monday or soon thereafter.
"Strong" as in more than just "they are on his list."
All that said, I am not hearing enough, or from the right source, to say it's a done deal.
I won't pretend to know much about Vesey's mindset or decision process or the "analytics" of his joining various teams.
I do know the "pitch" is: "you will get to play with Jonathan Toews and likely either Patrick Kane or Marian Hossa on your opposite wing, in an Original Six city, for what is one of the top 2-3 high profile teams in the league at present."
And with Vesey, the Blackhawks are the only team in he market for his services, other than Pittsburgh, who offer a realistic shot at a Cup this year.
If Vesey is thinking primarily about his second contract—which I have been told he is—versus just playing in his hometown or in the same organization as his brother, then that is a compelling argument.
Monday could be interesting. Like I said, sources saying it points to Chicago right now.
Will update as I hear it,
JJ
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