How's that for a stadium deal?

 

 

Oakland Fan Pledge @FanPledge Always mind blowing: The $750m Vegas stadium subsidy is the largest in US history & is being requested by 18th richest person in the world

Jimmy Murphy ‏@MurphysLaw74 3h3 hours ago

Per NHL source, #JimmyVesey zeroed in on #Blackhawks & #Devils. That may change, but that's the latest on #VeseyWatch @ESPNNH #StretchRun

Comcast SportsNet ‏@CSNChicago 2h2 hours ago Report: #Blackhawks one of six 'strong contenders' for soon-to-be FA Jimmy Vesey -- http://cmcst.sn/83H8

 

 

 

 

 

So basically no new news whatsoever.

Vermette to Ducks. 2 yrs, 1.75 mil.

Vrbata to Yotes. 1 yr, 1 mil. (3rd stint there)

https://mobile.twitter.com/adater/status/765399110430101504

 

@adater

 

Chicago Blackhawks have officially reached out to Jimmy Vesey. Max rookie contract, $2.5 million in potential bonuses

 

Hawks made a midnight offer. It has begun...

John Dietz

‏@johndietzdh

Free-agent winger Jimmy Vesey apparently told the #RedWings he wants to play closer to home. Not great news for the #Blackhawks

 

 

Mark Divver

‏@MarkDivver

Jimmy Vesey & his agents scheduled to meet with Chicago, Rangers, Bruins today, per source.

 

 

Hopefully this kid doesn't think the Sabres or Devils are better options than the Hawks because of location.

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc 1h1 hour ago

Source: #Blackhawks are "just waiting" like everyone else for Jimmy Vesey to make his decision.

The Hawks had Kaner involved in the Vesey recruiting process. No word how much booze and women were involved.

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-blackhaw...ing-jimmy-vesey

The Hawks had Kaner involved in the Vesey recruiting process. No word how much booze and women were involved.

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-blackhaw...ing-jimmy-vesey

Hopefully a lot

Look like the Vesey watch will be over in the next 48 hours. Time to find out if Steve's "sources" were right this time...

 

https://mobile.twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/s...609907546222592

 

Let's hope that Harvard education paid off and he realizes the Blackhawks give him the best chance to win a cup ring and cash out on his next payday.

 

Arthur StapleVerified account

‏@StapeNewsday

Nothing final yet, but hearing it's #NYR or #CHI for Jimmy Vesey. Tavares made a strong pitch for #Isles but they fell short, it appears.

Kevin Hayes was recruiting him.. the same Kevin Hayes who left the Hawks to go to the Rangers and the Hawks won the cup and lifted the banner the next season against him.

At this point, it's almost a guarantee Vesey is a bust, right? The hype machine is spinning out of control

Again, all depends on expectation.

 

Vessey is valuable because of the contract he will sign, not so much about talent. Which is why the Hawks are doing everything in their power to sign him. That contract gives the Hawks a huge boost.

 

Absolutely. I just hope everyone keeps that in mind with their expectations for him. There's been very similar players who have gone this route and crashed and burned.

If he winds up signing with the Hawks it sure shows how much he liked being courted more than actually having trouble deciding, doesnt it?

He picked the Rangers. Oh well.

BOOOOOOO

Oh Steven this is 2010 all over again..

 

Let's hope the Hawks win the cup again.

Edited August 19, 20169 yr by SoxAce

I really am not too hot on the Hawks this year. Vesey would've helped a lot, but I mean, outside of Toews/Kane/Panarin/Anisimov/Kruger/Hossa, you have 6 guys in Panik, Motte, Schmaltz, Desjardins, Hartman, and your other center (Tootoo or Rasmussen) who are either not going to produce much or are unknowns.

I really am not too hot on the Hawks this year. Vesey would've helped a lot, but I mean, outside of Toews/Kane/Panarin/Anisimov/Kruger/Hossa, you have 6 guys in Panik, Motte, Schmaltz, Desjardins, Hartman, and your other center (Tootoo or Rasmussen) who are either not going to produce much or are unknowns.

 

Vesey is just as much of an unknown as Motte and Schmaltz.

 

Barring a major injury, the Hawks are gonna make the playoffs. Question is will they find any more players to produce before then to make them a real contender. And will they avoid a super tough first round matchup unlike last year.

 

I really am not too hot on the Hawks this year. Vesey would've helped a lot, but I mean, outside of Toews/Kane/Panarin/Anisimov/Kruger/Hossa, you have 6 guys in Panik, Motte, Schmaltz, Desjardins, Hartman, and your other center (Tootoo or Rasmussen) who are either not going to produce much or are unknowns.

So outside of top end players we have role players.. Like every other contender

Vesey in his conference call said Hayes had a huge impact on his decision.

 

I've said it before and I'll say it again. f*** Kevin Hayes.

Vesey in his conference call said Hayes had a huge impact on his decision.

 

I've said it before and I'll say it again. f*** Kevin Hayes.

 

So the dude turned down Tavares and Kane to go play with Kevin Hayes. Uh, ok.

So the dude turned down Tavares and Kane to go play with Kevin Hayes. Uh, ok.

 

Crosby as well. Harvard may be overrated apparently.

Oh Steven this is 2010 all over again..

 

Let's hope the Hawks win the cup again.

I need to start using green when I'm being so obviously full of s***.