Rumor: All Encompassing Jimmy Vesey Thread. All Rumors/News goes here. Part VI

[Off Sides]

He could live anywhere he wants within reason and make it to where he needs to be in plenty of time.

Yet if he decides on the Amish countryside, taking a horse and buggy may complicate it a little.

 

[Beezeral]

Vesey would be crazy to pass up playing for the Penguins. and yes I am a Penguins fan, and no that's not why i'm saying this!!

I'm sure the fact that you are a penguins fan had nothing to do with your opinion

 

[Dr Danglefest]

Can this little ******* just pick a team already, good grief when I just read his decision might come tomorrow I almost puked

Ps I understand it's a big commitment for him but whaaaaat the heck he's had months

 

[Riptide]

2 yr @ $925,000 cap hit, $3.775M AAV with the max bonuses which he'll get. So yeah... that's over 1.2m

If that was actually true, Toronto, New York (both teams), Pittsburgh and Chicago all would not have enough cap space to sign him.

Psst. News flash... bonuses can be deferred to next season. Which means it's 925k that teams need to worry about this year. And the only bonuses that will count next year are the ones he hits - which means unless he gets the calder or another major award, will be a fraction of the 2.85m he's eligible for.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Said from the beginning he is going to Chicago and still feel the same way.

 

[DopeyFish]

If that was actually true, Toronto, New York (both teams), Pittsburgh and Chicago all would not have enough cap space to sign him.

Psst. News flash... bonuses can be deferred to next season. Which means it's 925k that teams need to worry about this year. And the only bonuses that will count next year are the ones he hits - which means unless he gets the calder or another major award, will be a fraction of the 2.85m he's eligible for.

Horton can go on LTIR for Leafs

 

[Tawnos]

If that was actually true, Toronto, New York (both teams), Pittsburgh and Chicago all would not have enough cap space to sign him.

Psst. News flash... bonuses can be deferred to next season. Which means it's 925k that teams need to worry about this year. And the only bonuses that will count next year are the ones he hits - which means unless he gets the calder or another major award, will be a fraction of the 2.85m he's eligible for.

There is some thought that Toronto wouldn't be able to offer max bonuses, but I think they would and they'd figure the rest out later.

 

[The Podium]

Can this little ******* just pick a team already, good grief when I just read his decision might come tomorrow I almost puked

Ps I understand it's a big commitment for him but whaaaaat the heck he's had months

He's only takes to teams for 2 days though. He has been contemplating the decision for not even a day and a half.

 

[Irishguy42]

If that was actually true, Toronto, New York (both teams), Pittsburgh and Chicago all would not have enough cap space to sign him.

Psst. News flash... bonuses can be deferred to next season. Which means it's 925k that teams need to worry about this year. And the only bonuses that will count next year are the ones he hits - which means unless he gets the calder or another major award, will be a fraction of the 2.85m he's eligible for.

I'm sure NYR/PIT/CHI/TOR/any team are aware of this and can plan accordingly.

Vesey isn't making all/any of the bonuses anyway, so it doesn't matter too much.

 

[Devilswede]

Staple knows nothing. No one has been told anything yet.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Lets move on from bashing the cities/states where people live. Thanks.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Can this little ******* just pick a team already, good grief when I just read his decision might come tomorrow I almost puked

Ps I understand it's a big commitment for him but whaaaaat the heck he's had months

Or maybe he's had only three whole ****ing days since he became a free agent and could talk to any teams other than BUF. Good God, why is that so hard to understand?

 

[Offseason Champs]

We're all overlooking just how many Pokestops Manhattan has. Central Park is a constant source of lures. If Vesey is trying to be the very best, like no one ever was, he'll go to the Rangers.

You know, I think this is the most convincing argument in this thread so far. Plus all of that walking to hit the pokestops is the best way to hatch all of those eggs.

 

[Off Sides]

If that was actually true, Toronto, New York (both teams), Pittsburgh and Chicago all would not have enough cap space to sign him.

Psst. News flash... bonuses can be deferred to next season. Which means it's 925k that teams need to worry about this year. And the only bonuses that will count next year are the ones he hits - which means unless he gets the calder or another major award, will be a fraction of the 2.85m he's eligible for.

To be totally accurate, teams need to have enough bonus cushion available to fit that contract with those bonuses built into it under that cushion, I believe all teams in the running currently have enough cushion left but Toronto is close to not.

And it's pretty unlikely he hits many, if any, of those higher dollar bonuses anyway, yet a team would still need to have the space one way or the other.

Unless he signs with the Rangers in which case it's a slam dunk so he should sign with them.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Lets move on from bashing the cities/states where people live. Thanks.

Damn, and I was enjoying the bashing of each other's cities and states. Was quite amusing. Can I bash the porch of indecision?

 

[BlueForever]

There is some thought that Toronto wouldn't be able to offer max bonuses, but I think they would and they'd figure the rest out later.

He's coming to Toronto. Who would want to play with fellow American Matthews and also play for the best coaches in the league that mentors rookies into stars.

People your really wasting your time with all these hypotheticals. He's going to Toronto.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Damn, and I was enjoying the bashing of each other's cities and states. Was quite amusing. Can I bash the porch of indecision?

The porch of indecision lies at the bottom of a Whiskey bottle so by all means

 

[Burt Reynolds]

Or maybe he's had only three whole ****ing days since he became a free agent and could talk to any teams other than BUF. Good God, why is that so hard to understand?

It's because we live in a world where even instant gratification isn't enough for people anymore.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Former Rangers GM Neil Smith:


Neil Smith ‏@nycneil
Jimmy Vesey will be with an American original 6 team I'm hearing. @NYRangers & @NHLBlackhawks are finalists according to multiple sources.

 

[unbridledid]

Just do it JV.

 

[Tawnos]

Former Rangers GM Neil Smith:


Neil Smith ‏@nycneil
Jimmy Vesey will be with an American original 6 team I'm hearing. @NYRangers & @NHLBlackhawks are finalists according to multiple sources.

Boston fits that criteria too. Thanks Neil for the obfuscation.

 

[ChiHawks10]

The porch of indecision lies at the bottom of a Whiskey bottle so by all means

Well that wouldn't be good. What a waste of a good bottle of whiskey if I were to go bashing it. Can't do that. Alcohol abuse is real.

 

[The Podium]

To be totally accurate, teams need to have enough bonus cushion available to fit that contract with those bonuses built into it under that cushion, I believe all teams in the running currently have enough cushion left but Toronto is close to not.

And it's pretty unlikely he hits many, if any, of those higher dollar bonuses anyway, yet a team would still need to have the space one way or the other.

Unless he signs with the Rangers in which case it's a slam dunk so he should sign with them.

Doesn't bonus tax get applied to next season if a team goes over the cap due to bonuses?

 

[PemIceKing]

I feel like we are going to be in for a long day if we are waiting on news

Nobody eliminated. Not sure why all the NYR and CHI talk. Need a decision though. Weekend is here and don't think I can stand drunken posters going on and on and on and on and on throughout the next couple of days!!

 

[Steve]

To be totally accurate, teams need to have enough bonus cushion available to fit that contract with those bonuses built into it under that cushion, I believe all teams in the running currently have enough cushion left but Toronto is close to not.

And it's pretty unlikely he hits many, if any, of those higher dollar bonuses anyway, yet a team would still need to have the space one way or the other.

Unless he signs with the Rangers in which case it's a slam dunk so he should sign with them.

I believe Toronto still has Horton and Robidas, both of which will be moved to LTIR freeing about $8.25M ($5.25 and $3M)
Can someone confirm this? Thanks