Garf, Garf, panting and swatting his two bones, Fowler and Vesey, over and over again.

Based on his comments, he's almost certainly going to Boston. He said it's always been a dream of his. Good on GMTM taking a shot at him. Time to move one.

I can appreciate this kid utilizing the advantages he has by not signing his ELC and thus becoming a free agent. Frankly, the whole situation has been blown out of proportion by Sabres fans because they traded for his rights and therefore felt JV owed them by signing a deal. Nothing has changed for him. He didn't ask for his rights to be traded to Buffalo. He's still going to go through the whole process. The trade ensured that Buffalo would at least have a seat at the table and would be able to make their pitch. Deep down JV truly has an inkling on where he wants to go and I don't believe it to be Buffalo.

Let's look at this objectively. Every team can offer the same max contract so there are no advantages there. Thus, the speculation is what JV is looking for. I suspect he is looking for a landing spot where he can be most successful to maximize the potential of his 2nd contract and stay on the eastern portion of the US/Canada. I'm not sure winning has much to do with it. With JV playing wing he will need a playmaking center to maximize his potential. Without that he's only hurting himself.

Boston - Bergeron and Krejci
Buffalo - ROR and Eichel
Toronto - Matthews and ?
Pittsburgh - Crosby and Malkin
NY Rangers - Steppan and Brassard
NY Islanders - Johnny T and Nelson
Philly - Giroux and Couturier
Montreal - Galchenyuk & Plekanec

Maybe Chicago is in the mix but I don't think the geography works for JV.

At this point I'm really not sure where this kid ends up but something tells me he knows.

I can appreciate this kid utilizing the advantages he has by not signing his ELC and thus becoming a free agent. Frankly, the whole situation has been blown out of proportion by Sabres fans because they traded for his rights and therefore felt JV owed them by signing a deal. Nothing has changed for him. He didn't ask for his rights to be traded to Buffalo. He's still going to go through the whole process. The trade ensured that Buffalo would at least have a seat at the table and would be able to make their pitch. Deep down JV truly has an inkling on where he wants to go and I don't believe it to be Buffalo.

Let's look at this objectively. Every team can offer the same max contract so there are no advantages there. Thus, the speculation is what JV is looking for. I suspect he is looking for a landing spot where he can be most successful to maximize the potential of his 2nd contract and stay on the eastern portion of the US/Canada. I'm not sure winning has much to do with it. With JV playing wing he will need a playmaking center to maximize his potential. Without that he's only hurting himself.

Boston - Bergeron and Krejci
Buffalo - ROR and Eichel
Toronto - Matthews and ?
Pittsburgh - Crosby and Malkin
NY Rangers - Steppan and Brassard
NY Islanders - Johnny T and Nelson
Philly - Giroux and Couturier
Montreal - Galchenyuk & Plekanec

Maybe Chicago is in the mix but I don't think the geography works for JV.

At this point I'm really not sure where this kid ends up but something tells me he knows.
- TheKreamedKorn

Why?

Yes more Vesey !!!!!!!!
- Popcorn Kid

You could've also just stayed home on Mike's blog and gotten more Vesey there

Why?
- druryisclutch

he's said he wants to stay in the Northeast

Why?
- druryisclutch

The reports are he wants to stay along the eastern seaboard. Speculation? Truth? I'm not sure. But that's what I've heard from multiple outlets.

The reports are he wants to stay along the eastern seaboard. Speculation? Truth? I'm not sure. But that's what I've heard from multiple outlets.
- TheKreamedKorn

Chicago's close enough, not likes its that far of a plane ride back home. And to get to play with a good team may make it worth it.

he's said he wants to stay in the Northeast
- nikel

Don't know why he'd even consider Boston, hard times coming I think. Buffalo seems like the logical choice.

It's between the Leafs and Bruins. But who the hell cares really. Don't know why Buffalo is making a big deal about this Vesey guy, he might suck.

One thing is for certain though, he's not signing in Buf.

Iwant an update on the Pegula Jet!! That'll set Garth off again!

Iwant an update on the Pegula Jet!! That'll set Garth off again!
- Old Pappy

After the MLSE jet was reported to be heading to pick up Babcock last year based on it's flightplan they made it so that you can't publicly track it

Keep an eye on the caps

Kinda sounds like Boston to me.

http://www.csnne.com/bost...s-Boston-Bruins-are-on-it
- Atomic Wedgie

Yeah, it certainly sounded like a " Thanks, but NO thanks" to the Sabres as well. He's a smart kid, obviously, probably looks at the Kane's, O'Rielly's and Bogosians on the roster and doesn't want to have to dumb it down to fit in in the locker room.

Yeah, it certainly sounded like a " Thanks, but NO thanks" to the Sabres as well. He's a smart kid, obviously, probably looks at the Kane's, O'Rielly's and Bogosians on the roster and doesn't want to have to dumb it down to fit in in the locker room.
- Jeropotato

This.

Don't know why he'd even consider Boston, hard times coming I think. Buffalo seems like the logical choice.
- PugsNotDrugs

I don't understand all of this "why would he choose Boston, they're on the downslope" talk. Wasn't it just 2 years ago that Buffalo (hockey heaven) was disgracing the league by celebrating losses for McDavid or Eichel and now fans are talking about being cup contenders? If boston figures out their defensive corps situation, and cut down Chara's minutes (or trade for more pieces and make bergeron the captain), they will be easily in the playoff picture. Being top 5 in goals for last season, does not prove to me that there is a decline coming. Cap wise, it seems boston will be in much better position in two years when Vesey's ELC runs up. We'll see in August though...

I don't understand all of this "why would he choose Boston, they're on the downslope" talk. Wasn't it just 2 years ago that Buffalo (hockey heaven) was disgracing the league by celebrating losses for McDavid or Eichel and now fans are talking about being cup contenders? If boston figures out their defensive corps situation, and cut down Chara's minutes (or trade for more pieces and make bergeron the captain), they will be easily in the playoff picture. Being top 5 in goals for last season, does not prove to me that there is a decline coming. Cap wise, it seems boston will be in much better position in two years when Vesey's ELC runs up. We'll see in August though...
- highstick87

Not trolling the Bruins but I think trading Seguin and losing Ericsson really hurts.

It's between the Leafs and Bruins. But who the hell cares really. Don't know why Buffalo is making a big deal about this Vesey guy, he might suck.

One thing is for certain though, he's not signing in Buf.
- domi_legend

Why would he want that poop hole toronto? So he can come here and buy his cloths and throw his old ones in our parking lots? Its scum like you that make places as bad as they are where ever it might be. Go to your own blog you (frank)en losers.

Yeah, it certainly sounded like a " Thanks, but NO thanks" to the Sabres as well. He's a smart kid, obviously, probably looks at the Kane's, O'Rielly's and Bogosians on the roster and doesn't want to have to dumb it down to fit in in the locker room.
- Jeropotato

Grasping at poop to talk about? Fix youre own loser ass team and well fix ours.

Why would he want that poop hole toronto? So he can come here and buy his cloths and throw his old ones in our parking lots? Its scum like you that make places as bad as they are where ever it might be. Go to your own blog you (frank)en losers.
- Doug50

Toronto is one of the top cities of North America.

Buffalo on the other hand...... can I get a windowless room please

Why would he want that poop hole toronto? So he can come here and buy his cloths and throw his old ones in our parking lots? Its scum like you that make places as bad as they are where ever it might be. Go to your own blog you (frank)en losers.
- Doug50

Cool your Jets, Maverick.

Grasping at poop to talk about? Fix youre own loser ass team and well fix ours.
- Doug50

How you gonna get rid of all the social deviants on the Sabres? They make up 1/3 of the core.

He's signing in Tampa.

Lol why the hell would he go there? He wants top 6 minutes, he wont get that in Tampa.

Lol why the hell would he go there? He wants top 6 minutes, he wont get that in Tampa.
- Jammerz04

The joke >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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