Ex-Rangers Forward Stuns Fans As He Officially Leaves The NHL And Joins Unexpected Team Overseas
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Former New York Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey has officially inked a new deal, after recent reports revealed he wasn't gaining much traction from organizations throughout the National Hockey League, and that he was entertaining the idea of joining the KHL.
Ever since the start of the offseason, former Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey was left without a contract after the Colorado Avalanche refused to re-sign him, which has left him to consider making a move overseas and joining the KHL.
It was also reported that the 32-year old forward was gaining a ton of attention from several teams in Russian. With the SKA St. Petersburg being the frontrunner to acquire Vesey.
Along with other teams interested, which include Ak Bars Kazan, Dinamo Minsk, and the Chinese club Kunlun Red Star.
Former New York Rangers' Forward Jimmy Vesey Officially Signs New Deal Overseas
According to the report, a source close to Jimmy Vesey has stated that he has been asking question on how things how work in the KHL, and is seriously considering offers as he can't land a spot in the NHL.
«Jimmy has been asking a lot of questions about how things work in the KHL and is seriously considering offers from the top European league."
However, it was just recently reported that Vesey has joined the National League, the top tier of the Swiss hockey league system, with the Genève-Servette HC.
Jimmy Vesey was originally drafted by the Nashville Predators during the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, but never made his NHL debut until he signed with the New York Rangers as free agent in 2016. However, after three season Vesey bounced around a lot as he joined the Sabres, Maple Leafs, Canucks, and Devils before making his second stint with the Rangers in 2022.
After being traded to the Avalanche and still not seeing much ice-time Vesey has officially moved on from the NHL.
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