However, times have changed and Jimmy Vesey, a former Hobey Baker Award winner no longer garners anywhere near as much attention from the Boston Bruins organisation, despite him being a home-town guy.
At a cost to the Buffalo Sabres of a third-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, it’s not too much of a risk and comes with limited reward for the trading team, the New York Rangers. However, that is just the state of the trade market these days – it’s hard to get particularly good returns.
Don Sweeney has definitely made a wise decision on behalf of the Boston Bruins by not allowing emotion to play a factor in his decision-making.